Food Waste Reduction: Tools for a Sustainable Future

Environmental Management Association(EMA) is a 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to advancing environmental management, sustainability, and STEM education. We foster a dynamic exchange between government agencies and industry professionals to develop practical, innovative, and green solutions to today’s environmental challenges.enviroCHATis EMA’s signature event series focused on environmentalnews, professionalnetworking, andcommunityengagement. These events explore timely topics impacting our world, rom the environmental industry to local communities featuring expert speakers including leaders from regulatory agencies, industry professionals, and specialized companies. enviroCHAT creates a space for meaningful conversations, knowledge-sharing, and building connections that drive real-world impact.

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Are you overlooking one of the most impactful waste reduction opportunities? Let's talk about it!!

The Corner Social

<blockquote>“To stop food from going to waste, we need to make changes across the whole food system. That means all of us – the home cooks, the schools, the businesses – need to use every solution possible.” - Danielle Todd (Executive Director, Make Food Not Waste)</blockquote>

As cities and organizations implement Materials Management Plans (MMPs) to improve recycling, composting, and sustainability outcomes, food waste reduction remains one of the most impactful (and often overlooked) opportunities. This discussion will explore how businesses, institutions, and municipalities can take actionable steps to reduce waste, lower costs, and contribute to a more resilient local economy.

Join us in conversation with Danielle Todd, Executive Director of Make Food Not Waste for a discussion on reducing food waste and building more sustainable communities. Danielle is a leader in advancing practical strategies for waste reduction and circular economy initiatives, helping EGLE create their Michigan Food Waste Roadmap to identify strategies to meet Michigan’s food waste reduction goal of 50% by 2030.

Gain insight into how everyday operational decisions, from food purchasing and inventory management to composting and donation programs, can significantly cut waste while enhancing efficiency and brand reputation. Learn how organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large school districts, are adopting zero waste practices and seeing measurable benefits. Municipal leaders and sustainability professionals will also discover how to integrate food waste reduction into broader zero waste and circular economy plans, ensuring alignment with city-wide sustainability goals.

What You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Proven strategies for reducing food waste in business and institutional settings</li><li>How food waste reduction supports circular economy and sustainability goals</li><li>Ways municipalities can implement zero waste programs at every level</li><li>The business case for waste reduction: cost savings, efficiency, and community impact</li><li>Practical steps for organizations to become part of the food waste solution</li><li></li></ul>

<h4>Be part of the movement toward smarter materials management and a more sustainable future, starting with food.</h4>

Agenda

Enjoy light refreshments provided by The Corner Social, courtesy of the EMA. Additional breakfast items can be purchased from The Corner Social.

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Introduction: Environmental Management Association (host organization)

Danielle Todd is the Executive Director of Make Food Not Waste. Danielle is a leader in advancing practical strategies for waste reduction and circular economy initiatives, helping EGLE create their Michigan Food Waste Roadmap to identify strategies to meet Michigan’s food waste reduction goal of 50% by 2030.

Guest Speaker: Danielle Todd, Make Food Not Waste

Attendees will be able to ask any questions or voice any concerns they may have regarding food waste efforts, their relation to MMPs, Michigan's Food Waste Roadmap, etc. We encourage any attendees who may have answers to questions asked to please speak up; we are all in this together!!

Open Forum: Q&A with Attendees

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