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Initiative Examples

A resource outlining potential interventions across a range of focus areas.

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INITIATIVE FOCUS AREA:

Food & packaging waste reduction

Reducing the environmental impact of food and drink provision, minimising waste of food and packaging.

CASE STUDIES OR EXAMPLES:

School Share Table Program — DC Food Project

An initiative in schools where students can place unopened or uneaten food in a basket for others to take, reducing waste and sharing surplus.

USA
Diversion from Landfill: Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO)

A waste management system that reduces the amount of material being sent to landfill.

Australia
FOGO System — City of Kalamunda

A three-bin system that helps residents separate waste to boost recovery, cut landfill and lower processing costs.

Western Australia

Other Initiative Focus Areas

Select a focus area below to view more case studies or examples:

Food access & availability

Food relief & affordability

Local agriculture, farming & community gardens

Food retail & service environments

Nutrition education & support

Food composition, menus & labelling

Food marketing

Food & packaging waste reduction

Food quality & safety

Alcohol reduction

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