Waste

Wisely
Taha Zar
Shiyu Zhong
Malcom Wilkinson
Viswa Sundaresan
Who are we? What are we
about?
- Community work

- Environmental Sustainability

- Composting
What is our proposed solution?
- In store compost initiative

- Help families adopt better habits

- Partnership with The Conservation

FUnd

- Mud run

- How big is the problem?

How much food gets wasted
anyway?
- 1.3 billion tons

- 1/3 of all food globally

- 40% of all food produced in the US

What is composting?

- Decomposition and recycling

of organic material

- Produces rich soil

What are the benefits of
composting?
- Food waste in landfills
produce methane

- Extends growing season

- Mild weed killer

- Conserves resources
What is a Mud-Run?

- Obstacle Course

- Compostable
foods provided

- Brochures and
other education
material
How much will it cost?
What are we asking for?

$10
,00
Awareness Campaign
- Radio ads

- Videos

- Social Media

- #Truth
Will we bring an end to hunger?

- Impossible to eliminate food waste entirely

- We can make a difference

Questions?
 Sources
http://www.lessismore.org/materials/72-benefits-of-c
omposting
https://unclejimswormfarm.com/how-does-composting-
reduce-trash-problems/
http://www.endfoodwastenow.org/index.php/resources/
facts