Food Waste and Recovery: Creating Value out of Wasted Food

San Diego Green Drinks

Panel discussion on innovative ways that local organizations divert, repurpose, and allocate wasted food.

EVE Encinitas

Every year Californians generate six million tons of food waste, yet one in seven San Diego residents experience food insecurity. What are the challenges involved in recovering viable food? How are local organizations combating these problems to create value from waste? Join San Diego Green Drinks on Thursday, February 20th at 6:00pm at EVE Encinitas (575 S Coast Hwy 101) as we discuss innovative ways that local organizations divert, repurpose, and allocate wasted food to close the food waste loop. SPEAKERS:Nita Kurmins Gilson, Executive Director, <a href="https://producegood.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ProduceGood</a>Samuel Chereskin, CEO, President, <a href="https://www.misadventure.co/welcome" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Misadventure &amp; Co.</a>Heather Sorgine, VP Operations, <a href="https://www.theokc.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">O’side Kitchen Collaborative</a> TRANSIT: Please choose an eco-friendly transportation method to the event. EVE is accessible by coaster at Encinitas station. If you drive, we suggest carpooling to the event; there is a small parking lot and ample street parking.FOOD and DRINK: Beer and wine will be available for donation at the event. PLEASE BRING A REUSABLE GLASS/MUG if you wish to take part. Thank you to Culture Brewing for donating the beer!EVE offers delicious vegan food options and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase. Please come hungry and support EVE Encinitas! Children are welcome to join this event!