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Food Waste Prevention Week
March 28, 2025
In the United States, a significant amount of food goes uneaten, with estimates suggesting that 30-40% of the food supply is wasted annually, costing the economy billions and impacting the environment. We can - and must - do better!
April 7-13 is Food Waste Prevention Week across America. Anyone can join this movement by visiting or becoming a partner at https://www.foodwastepreventionweek.com/
On the website, you will find valuable webinars and information on in-person events happening throughout the country. One resource offered is a fun and easy-to-use calendar of daily tips for preventing food waste. Visit CSA’s Facebook page to follow along at https://www.facebook.com/csasisters
A Laudato Si’ Action Platform goal for CSA in 2025, year 4 of our 7-year commitment to the Plan, is to Increase Landfill Diversion Efforts. We know that food waste in landfills produces methane, a harmful and potent greenhouse gas. Motherhouse Sisters and staff have already been finding creative ways to reduce food waste, but they have started to deposit their food waste more appropriately. Last fall, CSA began a food waste pickup service with Organix, d.b.a., Denali. Every other week, food waste is diverted from landfills and turned into compost and renewable energy.
New this Spring, CSA will be offering our retreatants at the hermitages an opportunity to collect their food waste and depositing it in the outdoor compost tote here at the Motherhouse. An informational brochure and compost bin will be offered to all guests who stay in our hermitages. This is one among several ongoing efforts to increase our landfill diversion efforts throughout the community.
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