Welcome to Issue 29
The insights and knowledge of the FFW CRC Special Adviser were on display recently, as our very own Mark Barthel, as part of Central Queensland University School of Business and Law’s informal weekly series on research methods. Professor Julian Tiecher, the Deputy Dean (Research) for the School of Business & Law said that this initiative is designed to support better research with a particular focused on the Sustainable Development Goals.
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OPEN: NSW Partnership Program
And from our friends at the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment: their new Love Food Hate Waste Partnership Program is now live and open for applications from like-minded organisations to join them to reduce food waste. A total of $250,000 is available over two years. MORE >> |
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Supermarkets make big announcements on World Environment Day
Woolworths has begun offering paper shopping bags, made out of 70% recycled paper, for customers to purchase, and CEO Brad Banducci said the supermarket is passionate about creating a greener future. MORE >> |
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Insect-based snacks that also reduce food waste?
Insect-based food firm Bugsolutely is developing a new snack made from both insect-based and plant-based proteins. The firm highlights the ability to reduce food waste through using vegetables that require less processing to get to the desired proteins. MORE >>
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Planet Protector Packaging Queen
Planet Protector Packaging Founder Joanne Howarth's moment of reckoning was when she felt like she was 'single-handedly destroying the planet'. Now, with the warmth of wool, she's doing the opposite. MORE >>
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Less wine waste: Swisse to launch new products from upcycled grape-seed-extract
Health and wellness powerhouse Swisse will source grape seed extract from Australia's wine industry by-products for supplements sought after for their collagen, skin and antioxidant functions. MORE >> |
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AIFST Virtual Conference - June and July 2020
Virtual delivery gives great flexibility – no matter where you are, you can participate, ask questions, interact with other participants, and, if you can’t make it for the live sessions, catch up with the recording later. All registrations include attendance at the live event and access to all recordings after the conference is over. MORE >>
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AIP Introduction to sustainable packaging - 7 July
Discussions in this court will cover packaging and their impact on the environment and whether the use of non-renewable resources, plant-based bioplastics, compostable and recycled materials and various tools can assist their business to understand the full life of packaging. MORE >> |
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AIP Future of sustainable labelling - 21 July
This course will cover how to select the right type of label to suit the package to carry the product branding from the filling and labelling line, right through to the consumer, and then enable the package to be effectively recycled. MORE >> |
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YOUTUBE: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
This entertaining video on the issue of food waste has over 13m views. MORE >> |
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YOUTUBE: How to end the food waste fiasco
Millions around the world do not know where their next meal will come from, and US Activist Rob Greenfield is on a mission to solve this problem. MORE >> |
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