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Panel of Experts to Lead Discussion on How Wasted Food Affects Climate
- Bob Benenson
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
July 23 Afternoon Event to Be Held at Haymarket Brewery in Chicago's West Loop
More than a third of all food produced for human consumption goes to waste, with some estimates for the United States at around 40 percent. And wasted food, which often goes into landfills to decay, is responsible for an estimated 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
To improve public understanding of this crucial issue, and gain insights from attendees, the Chicago region's Wasted Food Action Alliance is convening experts from six of its member organizations for an event next Thursday (July 23) in Chicago's West Loop. Titled "What's Wasted Food Got to Do With Climate?," the discussion will take place at Haymarket Brewery, 737 W. Randolph, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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In answer to the question in the title, the organizers write, "Come find out—and tell us what YOU want to change. Join us for a lively conversation with local leaders working to prevent food waste and rescue surplus before it reaches the landfill. Bring your questions, stories, and ideas. This is a dialogue, not a lecture — and we want to hear from you!"
The speakers are:
​Weslynne Ashton, Illinois Tech Food Systems Lab
​Tracy Cammack, The Paramount Group and Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition
​Jennifer Dowd, Seven Generations Ahead and Wasted Food Action Alliance
​Stephanie Katsaros, Bright Beat and Chicago Sustainability Task Force
​Alex Poltarek, The Urban Canopy
​Kayla White, Salesforce
The discussion will illuminated major sources of food waste and how these are being or can be addressed.
The event is part of the first-ever Chicago Climate Week, which officially launch yesterday (July 15). Click here to learn more about the long list of events across Chicago.