Nourish Earth FOODPRINT LAUNCHES IN THE WAIKATO Globally, one-third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted. The problem is so big that if food waste was a country it would be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter. Each year almost 50,000 tonnes of food is wasted by the hospitality and retail sectors in New Zealand, over 60 percent of which is still edible. When food is thrown out it decomposes in landfills and emits the greenhouse gas methane, making food waste a huge contributor to climate change. Introducing Foodprint. Founder Michal Garvey says, “Foodprint is a sustainability driven app that gives customers a chance to take a bite at saving the planet.” And while customers can find a bargain, local eateries can stop throwing money into the bin. Foodprint has partnered with around 30 eateries across the region including Weave Eatery, Hayes Common, The Store Cambridge and The Herbal Dispensary in Raglan. Johanna from The Store in Cambridge says the response has been amazing. The app has also allowed them to add new items to their offering at little risk, for if they don’t sell, she can discount them and sell them on Foodprint. www.foodprint.app
TETRA PAK RECYCLING Tetra paks are a growing problem, especially for eateries catering to those wanting alternative milks. With help from Anna Petchell at Keep Hamilton Beautiful, the Hayes Common/Weave team have found a great solution. The used tetra paks are collected, flattened and washed before being picked up by Save Board who upcycle them into sustainable building materials. Watch this space as the team works on creating collection sites for you to bring your cartons. www.saveboard.nz www.keephamiltonbeautiful.co.nz
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