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Guide to Conducting Student Food Waste Audits

JJRey16 — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:08:28 +0000

A student food waste audit guide intended to help educate students about the amount of food they waste in their school cafeterias and to encourage them to reduce waste and eat more nutritious foods.

Food Waste Curriculum

JJRey16 — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:05:28 +0000

From Purdue University, educational units containing one or more lesson plans with Common Core English/Language Arts, Math, and Next Generation Science Standards. Most lessons are K-5, but some include middle school and high school standards, and many can be scaled up.

Food Waste Audit

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:58:36 +0000

A guide to help educate students about the amount of food they waste in their school cafeterias and to encourage them to reduce waste and eat more of nutritious foods

Sustainable Suppers Resource List

JJRey16 — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:46:52 +0000

From the Boston Catholic Climate Movement, a comprehensive list of resources related to food and creation. Use in planning for your next Sustainable Supper!

Zero Waste Cafeteria Program

JJRey16 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:26:42 +0000

Earth Charter Indiana’s peer lead program for becoming a Zero Waste Cafeteria.

Sustainable Suppers: What We Eat Can Change the World (no, really)

JJRey16 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:02:20 +0000

Now that you’ve changed your light bulbs, it’s time to change your lunch!! Did you know that the food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions? Make your Lenten fast count. Join the Boston Catholic Climate Movement in a delicious way to counteract climate change from field to fork.

Food Matters: Creating More Just and Sustainable Food Systems

JJRey16 — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 19:46:42 +0000

The global pandemic disrupted supply chains and helped realize our dependence on far-off systems beyond our control. At the same time, there is more awareness of the unsafe and unjust conditions in which many food production workers labour and how systems of oppression continue to hold food insecurity in place for many communities.

Vocation of the Agricultural Leader

JJRey16 — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:32:19 +0000

Integrating Faith with Agriculture and the Environment by the International Catholic Rural Association

Faith-Based Study Guide on Poverty and Hunger

JJRey16 — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:44:12 +0000

A study guide of reflection on hunger and poverty, on how we relate the current world situation to the story and vision of our Catholic faith.

Eat Smart: How Your Food Choices Affect the Climate

JJRey16 — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 18:32:17 +0000

Comparison of the carbon footprint of 20 common foods.