A .zip file with activity sheets, social media posts, logo ideas and programme layout to start your own Apple Festival. See PDF doc for all Canva links for editable templates for SM posts, programme and logos.
Powerpoint Presentation on 7 Apps that can reduce Food Waste
Why not host a cycling event that ends in a food waste reduction feast for your community? Funding is available and a great way to partner up with other groups and get the word out! Funding is coordinated by TFI and brought to you by Local Authorities and Sport Partnerships.
Promote brown bin usage in your locality via social media! A link to editable Canva file, downloadable .zip file and word doc with ideas for captions.
Canva template file & downloadable PDF of case studies, worksheets and talking points for Food Waste Reduction in Food Business
Food waste reduction tips for business to share via social media. A link to editable Canva file, downloadable .zip file and word doc with ideas for captions.
A guide to inform people within the food service industry of the significant issue of food waste and the potential solutions. Created by Clean Technology Centre Cork
Link to Gov.ie overview of the Fund.
Below find resources to help you get a community composting project started, full PDF toolkit, link to editable Canva file and downloadable .zip file of sharable images to promote your project.
A 24-page presentation that can be downloaded as a PDF or edited via link below in Canva to use as general talking points with your community.
"Do you represent a community or organisation looking to make a positive change? We love to talk to and partner with groups of people who share our mission of equality for all in thriving communities."
A network of community gardens with support and resources. "Our aim is to support and promote community gardens in Ireland and Northern Ireland and the organisation has grown from strength to strength."
This toolkit is meant for anyone that wishes to add a food waste reduction aspect to a community project.
A video to share to encourage your community to reduce food waste. By VOICE Ireland.
A great overview of composting and composters written for the Clonakilty Waste Not, Want Not initiative
A Bere Island radio interview with Patrick Cotter composting
Why not plan a food waste awareness event through culture night? Photo exhibition, live sculpture, street art... possibilities are endless!
The EPA estimates that Ireland generated 750,000 tonnes of food waste in 2022. Find out more here.
See page - C 361/7, Section 2.3: Commission Notice EU guidelines on food donation (2017/C 361/01) –. "EU rules on food hygiene and food information only apply to undertakings...excludes operations such as the occasional handling, preparation, storage and serving of food by private persons at events such as church, school or village fairs." (Re HSE FSAI)
This is a general event poster you can edit in Canva (you'll need a free account) or simply download the blank PDF and handwrite event details. Also includes a handout for community waste reduction strategies.
A simple printable sign in form with Name, Email & Organisation. Download PDF or editable file via Canva link.
A editable word document and PDF to print and use to gather feedback
Canva template for the promotion focus group events. You'll need a free Canva account to use.
A 28 page slide presentation to assist in holding a discussion group on food waste reduction aimed at food businesses. Available as PDF download or fully editable Canva link.
FoodCloud tackles climate change and food insecurity by connecting businesses that have surplus food to communities that can use it. Volunteers are welcomed in small groups to help in distribution centres.
A 25 page presentation to assist in holding a public gathering/workshop aimed at ways to reduce waste at home. Available as PDF download or fully editable Canva link.
Pop-up community pantry in the USA, offering free fresh produce, meat, and dairy to help neighbors until payday.
WASTED is a national, peer-to-peer education programme for chefs and food service teams that focuses on reducing food waste in the hospitality industry.
A short video overview of composting by GIY (Grow It Yourself) with Mick Kelly.
Statistics to share via social media. A link to editable Canva file, downloadable .zip file and word doc with ideas for captions.
A directory of 'Zero Waste' outlets and markets in Ireland - get your local Zero Waste shops and markets added to the list!
EU COMMISSION See section 3.8 'The occasional handling, preparation, storage and serving of food by private persons '
You may want to incorporate food waste reduction into an event that ties into Biodiversity week - perhaps a celebration of native apples, grains, seed saving, foraging...!
Survey to accompany householder strategy presentation. Editable word and PDF version.
IOMST provides (affordable) cover for Groups, Societies & Associations. They may be a good option to cover your workshops, community gatherings etc. It is a small firm and you can email them or ring with questions.
Our Shared Plate is supporting neighbourhoods to grow, cook and eat together. - set to unfold in nine neighbourhoods across Laois, Longford and Kildare
Pobal provides management and support services to circa 39 programmes, schemes and services on behalf of Government.
Slide presentation & accompanying teachers resource notes for 3 x lessons on food waste reduction aimed at Primary School Students created by Picker Pals. 1) Only take what we need 2) Store Food Properly 3) Ways to Use Leftovers
This is a series of 8 recipes that can be used as examples or in workshops. Online PDF. Recipes by Caitlin Ruth, Gillian Hegarty, Clonakilty Womens Shed and photography by Thady Tra.
Work with your local market to reduce food waste! Below find the Full Toolkit PDF, printable poster and Canva template for posters to print in various sizes to promote refills at your local market as well as the FSAI guidelines around accepting reusable containers.
Printable PDF from StopFoodWaste.ie and the EPA.
A 21 page slide presentation to assist in giving a workshop aimed at secondary school students. Available as PDF download or fully editable Canva link.
This is the complete Stage 1 section of our toolkit in a downloadable/printable PDF version.
A downloadable PDF of Stage 2 - Action Phase
EPA's website on food waste reduction, here you can find many resources to share.
A fabulous series with lessons and activities aimed at Home Ec classes in schools and suitable for community groups.
This is a Canva Template file which you can use (you just need a free Canva account) and edit to make work for your own community project to Stop the Sachets! A zip file of all posts & 2 individual posts also included which you can download.
A video to share that talks about things businesses can do to work together to reduce food waste. By VOICE Ireland.
A video to share with community groups, includes examples of community actions to reduce food waste. By VOICE Ireland.
A 2017 review of existing research combined survey of almost 1800 volunteers and three focus groups. Shines a spotlight on the many positive benefits of volunteering to the individual and by extension to the local community and society as a whole.
Our end of project video, from Waste Not Want Not Clonakilty 2024-25
A fabulous toolkit with lessons and activities by grade level
The Community Climate Action Programme: Climate Education, Capacity Building and Learning by Doing (Strand 2) is funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.
The project is delivered by the environmental NGO, VOICE, with support from locally based informal and formal partners.
VOICE is a member-based environmental Charity established in 1997. We currently focus our attention on waste and water issues. VOICE membership represents people from across Ireland and reflects the growing concern that Irish people have for the quality of their environment.
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