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The #FourthOfJuly is a time to gather for cookouts full of fireworks, family, and fun. But there’s one more thing these festivities are known for—#foodwaste. In fact, according to new estimates from ReFED, Americans are expected to waste more than 120 million pounds of food on #IndependenceDay this year, a staggering amount that has serious economic and environmental consequences. Read all the details—and how you can reduce the amount of waste at your own cookout—here: https://lnkd.in/eiugifVh #sdg12 #climatechange #independenceday

The 2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit took place in Baltimore June 11-13, and it proved to be our most important convening of this scale to date. Whether it was through mainstage presentations, smaller topical sessions, or one-on-one conversations during a networking break, one thing became clear before the Summit even concluded: Progress is happening in the fight against #FoodWaste, and collaboration is accelerating it. #FoodWasteSummit24

#Upcycling is an ancient tradition based on elevating all food to its highest and best use, and in recent years it's become a major focus of the #foodwaste movement, with attention from businesses, the media, and consumers. So... what next? Coming up next Monday, June 24—National Upcycling Day!—join ReFED, Upcycled Food Association, Where Food Comes From, Inc., and Upcycled Foods, Inc. (UP, Inc.) for a special webinar about the future of upcycling. How do we build on the recent success of this food waste solution? What challenges remain in expanding its viability? And how do we get more people to be part of the upcycling revolution? Register here: https://lnkd.in/edp9h2zr #sdg12 #sustainability #greenbusiness

Quiz: What’s one of ReFED’s favorite national holidays? Answer: Sick of Food Waste Day. It falls on the Monday after the Super Bowl, when over 16 million people call out sick. Read about how our Summit Sponsor Hellmann's created a holiday dedicated to celebrating leftovers: https://loom.ly/ee44IeI #FoodWaste #sustainability #FoodWasteSummit24

Amid rising #FoodInsecurity, the work of our Summit Sponsor Lineage's Lineage Foundation for Good is more essential than ever. We are grateful for their efforts in turning #SurplusFood into a vital resource for families worldwide. Learn more about their innovative Customer Product Donation program here: https://loom.ly/YE1T_XE #FoodWasteSummit24

From earning the Upcycled Certification for POMxL to establishing a #sustainability research center at CalTech, The Wonderful Company is working overtime to create a #SustainableFuture. We can’t thank them enough for returning as a sponsor for our 2024 Food Waste Solutions Summit. #FoodWasteSummit24

We are proud to have UNFI as a sponsor for our 2024 Food Waste Solutions Summit. Their sponsorship is just one of many ways they are championing a #FoodSystem that better serves our people and our planet. You can learn more about UNFI's incredible programs here: https://loom.ly/mAFGO-M #FoodWasteSummit24

Did you know that the grounds from Mill’s food recycler have a 0.1% contamination rate? With a contamination rate that low, #FoodWaste captured by Mill is able to stay within the #FoodSystem, promoting a #CircularEconomy and a #SustainableFuture. Thanks to Mill for leading the charge on innovation in food waste reduction! #FoodWasteSummit24

Not only does the Lineage Foundation for Good provide grantees with financial support, they’re able to leverage Lineage's #SupplyChain expertise to reduce #FoodWaste, streamline operations, and provide immediate relief to those in need. Corporate #philanthropy is such a powerful lever for positive change. We’re very grateful for the work Lineage and the Lineage Foundation for Good are doing! #FoodWasteSummit24

We’ve all seen Hellmann's incredible Super Bowl ads that highlight the importance of wasting less food, but did you know Hellmann's also partners with nonprofits on Super Bowl Sunday to recover food and help end hunger? In 2024, Hellmann’s and Food Recovery Network teamed up to recover nearly 4,000 pounds of #SurplusFood to benefit a local Las Vegas organization. #FoodWaste #FoodRecovery #FoodWasteSummit24