The project aims to educate the public about food waste prevention and reduction, with the ultimate goal of cutting down on food waste. The center provides information to advance equity, drive research, and inspire learning and action to drive systemic change and shift people’s relationships with food.
How was the Project Started?
Washington’s Food Waste Reduction Act was unanimously passed in 2019, leading to the creation of the Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management.
When was the Project Started?
2019
When was the Project Completed, or is it Ongoing?
Ongoing
What are the Results to Date?
The Center is tasked with increasing access to data and tracking in addition to measuring progress toward the 2030 goals. This work will be supported by ongoing research that increases our understanding of available data and establishes how to incentivize voluntary data reporting.
What are the Resources Needed, including Time, Cost, Etc.?
TBD
Other Comments
The Use Food Well Washington Plan is the guiding plan for the Center’s work.
Contact Information
- Jade Monroe
- Washington Department of Ecology
- Food Center Lead
- jade.monroe@ecy.wa.gov
- 360-628-4031
