Event Calendar & Quick Details
Monday, September 9th
Panel: Values and Insights on the Local Fight Against Food Waste
Join us for a panel discussion with four amazing Boulder nonprofits – Uproot Colorado, Boulder Food Rescue, EcoCycle, and the Boulder Jewish Community Center to explore the values that drive these organizations and the complex issues they are tackling. We will learn what they are working towards and how their work goes far beyond reducing food surplus and waste.
Speakers: Uproot Colorado, Boulder Food Rescue, EcoCycle, Boulder Jewish Community Center
Location: The Post Brewing, 2027 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: 6pm-7pm Cost: Free Register Here
Tuesday, September 10th
Restaurant Food Waste Challenge
Take time today to visit a restaurant that is participating in the Food Waste Challenge – an event designed to challenge chefs to create exciting and tasty dishes with ingredients that may have otherwise ended up in the trash due to supply chain issues, a surplus, and more. This event is happening all week long!
Participating restaurants:
Blackbelly • Riffs Urban Fare • Zolo Grill • Jax Fish House • The Post
Wednesday, September 11th
Farmer Roundtable on Values and Food
Attending the Boulder Farmers Market Wednesday? Come on over to the Dushanbe patio to hear from local farmers and agriculture reps. We’ll be talking about the values that drive local farmers, the issues they face in achieving their visions, and how they’re tackling the issues of food surplus and waste. Come with lots of questions!
Location: Dushanbe North Patio – Near Farmers Market
Time: Come and go anytime between 5:30pm and 7pm
Cost: Free
Wednesday, September 11th
Farmers Market Tabling
Come over to our table at the farmers market to learn about the importance of farmers and local agriculture to reducing food surplus and waste!
Location: Boulder Farmers Market
Cost: Free
Thursday, September 12th
Eco-Cycle Green Star Schools lesson plans for BVSD students
Boulder Valley School District teachers have worked hard to put together fun and educational food waste and surplus lesson plans for their students. These teachers are working with Eco-Cycle Green Star student teams to spread these lesson plans throughout the district in celebration of Food Waste Awareness Week.
Location: Boulder Valley School District schools
Thursday, September 12th
Tour of Community Food Share Food Bank
In celebration of Boulder County’s Food Waste Awareness Week, join us for a tour of Community Food Share, a non-profit food bank that serves Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
Community Food Share rescues 11 tons of food a day. The food bank prevents safe, surplus food from going to waste so that it can instead help nourish those struggling with hunger. See firsthand how their team of staff and volunteers distributes 10 million pounds of food a year to residents in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Please RSVP. Can’t make the date? Schedule a tour at your convenience by visiting www.communityfoodshare.org/tour.
Location: 650 S Taylor Ave, Louisville, CO 80027
Time: 4-5pm Cost: Free Click here to register
Friday, September 13th
KEYNOTE EVENT: Talking Food Waste: Moving the Conversation Forward
We have known for many years that food waste is an important social, economic, and environmental issue. In that time, we have made great strides in research, public education, and policy. So what’s next? Are we heading down the right path? We’re bringing in food waste and surplus experts to redefine and explore the future of this increasingly important issue. Afterward, join us for a networking event with light refreshments.
Speakers: Dana Gunders, Robert Egger, Nicole Civita, Ashley Zanolli
Location: SEEC Auditorium, 4001 Discovery Dr, Boulder, CO 80303
Time: 5:00-8:30 pm
Cost: Free Register Here
Saturday, September 14th
2019 Fall Fest Booth
Come visit us at our Food Waste Awareness Week fall fest table! We’ll have fun activities, entertaining exhibits, and tips and tricks on reducing food waste at home.
Location: Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: 10am-9pm
Cost: Free
Saturday, September 14th
Community Food Share Farm to Fork Dinner
During this annual fundraiser for Community Food Share, Boulder and Broomfield Counties’ non-profit food bank, chefs create a locally-sourced meal with ingredients gleaned from local farms. Guests dine outdoors with the Flatirons sunset as the backdrop. The event brings awareness to hunger in our community — and to Community Food Share’s sustainability initiatives as they relate to food rescue and hunger relief. Tickets include dinner, signature cocktails, live music, and a live and silent auction.
Location: Whimsy Farm, 7929 Valmont Road, Boulder
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: $120/ticket Register Here
Sunday, September 15th
2019 Fall Fest Booth
Come visit us at our Food Waste Awareness Week fall fest table! We’ll have fun activities, entertaining exhibits, and tips and tricks on reducing food waste at home.
Location: Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free
After the Week - Sunday, September 20th
2019 Food Rescue Feast
Welcome to Boulder Food Rescue’s 7th annual Food Rescue Feast – The night BFR’s community gathers to celebrate food justice in Boulder, CO by eating delicious food, drinking beer, wine and non-alcoholic fermented beverages, dancing, and playing games. This annual fundraiser enables BFR to carry on with our work throughout the year
Location: Boulder JCC Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $60/ticket Buy Tickets Here
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Monday, September 9th
Panel: Values and Insights on the Local Fight Against Food Waste
Join us for a panel discussion with four amazing Boulder nonprofits – Uproot Colorado, Boulder Food Rescue, EcoCycle, and the Boulder Jewish Community Center to explore the values that drive these organizations and the complex issues they are tackling. We will learn what they are working towards and how their work goes far beyond reducing food surplus and waste.
Speakers: Uproot Colorado, Boulder Food Rescue, EcoCycle, Boulder Jewish Community Center
Location: The Post Brewing, 2027 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: 6pm-7pm Cost: Free Register Here
Tuesday, September 10th
Restaurant Food Waste Challenge
Take time today to visit a restaurant that is participating in the Food Waste Challenge – an event designed to challenge chefs to create exciting and tasty dishes with ingredients that may have otherwise ended up in the trash due to supply chain issues, a surplus, and more. This event is happening all week long!
Participating restaurants:
Blackbelly • Riffs Urban Fare • Zolo Grill • Jax Fish House • Frasca • Pizzeria Locale • Wonder
Wednesday, September 11th
Farmer Roundtable on Values and Food
Attending the Boulder Farmers Market Wednesday? Come on over to the Dushanbe patio to hear from local farmers and agriculture reps. We’ll be talking about the values that drive local farmers, the issues they face in achieving their visions, and how they’re tackling the issues of food surplus and waste. Come with lots of questions!
Location: Dushanbe North Patio – Near Farmers Market
Time: Come and go anytime between 5:30pm and 7pm
Cost: Free
Wednesday, September 11th
Farmers Market Tabling
Come over to our table at the farmers market to learn about the importance of farmers and local agriculture to reducing food surplus and waste!
Location: Boulder Farmers Market
Cost: Free
Thursday, September 12th
Eco-Cycle Green Star Schools lesson plans for BVSD students
Boulder Valley School District teachers have worked hard to put together fun and educational food waste and surplus lesson plans for their students. These teachers are working with Eco-Cycle Green Star student teams to spread these lesson plans throughout the district in celebration of Food Waste Awareness Week.
Location: Boulder Valley School District schools
Thursday, September 12th
Tour of Community Food Share Food Bank
In celebration of Boulder County’s Food Waste Awareness Week, join us for a tour of Community Food Share, a non-profit food bank that serves Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
Community Food Share rescues 11 tons of food a day. The food bank prevents safe, surplus food from going to waste so that it can instead help nourish those struggling with hunger. See firsthand how their team of staff and volunteers distributes 10 million pounds of food a year to residents in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Please RSVP. Can’t make the date? Schedule a tour at your convenience by visiting www.communityfoodshare.org/tour.
Location: 650 S Taylor Ave, Louisville, CO 80027
Time: 4-5pm Cost: Free Click here to register
Friday, September 13th
KEYNOTE EVENT: Talking Food Waste: Moving the Conversation Forward
We have known for many years that food waste is an important social, economic, and environmental issue. In that time, we have made great strides in research, public education, and policy. So what’s next? Are we heading down the right path? We’re bringing in food waste and surplus experts to redefine and explore the future of this increasingly important issue. Afterward, join us for a networking event with light refreshments.
Speakers: Dana Gunders, Robert Egger, Nicole Civita, Ashley Zanolli
Location: SEEC Auditorium, 4001 Discovery Dr, Boulder, CO 80303
Time: 5:00-8:30 pm
Cost: Free Register Here
Saturday, September 14th
2019 Fall Fest Booth
Come visit us at our Food Waste Awareness Week fall fest table! We’ll have fun activities, entertaining exhibits, and tips and tricks on reducing food waste at home.
Location: Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: 10am-9pm
Cost: Free
Saturday, September 14th
Community Food Share Farm to Fork Dinner
During this annual fundraiser for Community Food Share, Boulder and Broomfield Counties’ non-profit food bank, chefs create a locally-sourced meal with ingredients gleaned from local farms. Guests dine outdoors with the Flatirons sunset as the backdrop. The event brings awareness to hunger in our community — and to Community Food Share’s sustainability initiatives as they relate to food rescue and hunger relief. Tickets include dinner, signature cocktails, live music, and a live and silent auction.
Location: Whimsy Farm, 7929 Valmont Road, Boulder
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: $120/ticket Register Here
Sunday, September 15th
2019 Fall Fest Booth
Come visit us at our Food Waste Awareness Week fall fest table! We’ll have fun activities, entertaining exhibits, and tips and tricks on reducing food waste at home.
Location: Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free
After the Week - Sunday, September 20th
2019 Food Rescue Feast
Welcome to Boulder Food Rescue’s 7th annual Food Rescue Feast – The night BFR’s community gathers to celebrate food justice in Boulder, CO by eating delicious food, drinking beer, wine and non-alcoholic fermented beverages, dancing, and playing games. This annual fundraiser enables BFR to carry on with our work throughout the year
Location: Boulder JCC Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $60/ticket Buy Tickets Here
Come visit these restaurants anytime during Food Waste Awareness Week – Sept. 9-15!
They are showing off their ingenuity by making delicious dishes made of food that is frequently wasted.
Themes of the Week
Monday – Non-Profits and Partners
It’s truly amazing how many great organizations are working on food surplus and waste reduction here in Boulder.
Tuesday – Tips & Tricks
Food wilting in your fridge? Bored of leftovers? We have some tips and tricks to liven up your food.
Wednesday – Farmers & Agriculture
Farmers work tirelessly to grow our food, however issues ranging from labor shortages and volatile markets to destructive weather affect our overall food supplies.
Thursday – Schools & Education
Did you know that according to a USDA study 30% of milk cartons in schools are thrown out untouched? Boulder Schools are working hard to reduce their food waste.
Friday – Surplus & Overproduction
We have much more food available to us in the United States than we can possibly eat. Unfortunately, this isn’t great for everyone, including many farmers and low income populations.
Saturday – Consumers & Procurement
Individuals do end up throwing out a hefty amount of food. What can we do to improve our relationship with getting, cooking, and eating food to change that?
Sunday – Restaurants
Chefs bring vital energy in the movement to reduce food waste. We have plenty admirable Boulder chefs doing their part.
Ongoing – Awareness
Let’s take what we learn this week and adapt our lifestyles, push good policy, and support our local organizations to create less food waste in Boulder County.
Attend a Mad Ag Community Forum
Attend a Mad Ag Community Forum – On the last Friday of every month farmers and other community members come together to talk about issues in agriculture. Attend to make connections, learn, and discover the potential of agriculture in our area. Learn More
Volunteer to Glean (Harvest unharvested food for donation)
Volunteer to Glean (Harvest unharvested food for donation) – Throughout the harvest season, Uproot Colorado works with volunteers and farmers to harvest excess food for donation to our local food bank. Learn More
Start a Conversation About Food Surplus and Waste
Start a conversation about food surplus and waste – Ask your restaurant waiter or waitress, your grocery store stocker, and your local farmers what they restaurant do to address food surplus and waste. The more they know we care, the more likely they will make improvements behind the scenes. Also let the local government know what you wish it were doing to address the issue.
Donate your extra garden veggies!
Growing too much food and can’t give it away fast enough? Donate your extras to your neighbors facing food insecurity via Boulder Food Rescue’s Fresh Food Connect Program. Learn More
Tips & Tricks
29 Smart and Easy Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Don’t let the guilt paralyze you. Cutting back on food waste is incredibly easy, and Greatist has made it even simpler by putting together 29 tips designed to reduce food waste at the grocery store, at home, and during meals. Visit the site.
Reducing Wasted Food At Home
The EPA has put together an extensive set of information including a downloadable Toolkit for your home and community with tips for planning, storing, prepping and even being thrifty. Explore the site (and make sure to download the Toolkit).
Falling Fruit Map
Dumpster Dive Deeper
Globally, we throw out about 1.3 billion tons of food a year, or a third of all the food that we grow. That’s important for at least two reasons. The less the world wastes, the easier it will be to meet the food needs of the global population in coming years. Second, cutting back on waste could go a long way to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read Story in The New York Times
Food Matters: Empowering Cities to Tackle Food Waste
Up to 40 percent of all food in the United States is wasted. Just producing that food swallows up roughly 20 percent of America’s cropland, fertilizers, and agricultural water. Throughout its production, distribution, and ultimate demise in a landfill, food waste generates greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the output of 37 million passenger vehicles each year. And yet, 40 million Americans lack consistent access to adequate and nutritious food. Read More at NRDC
Food Waste Audit; Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Food Rescue (BFR) has been connecting these dots here on the Front Range, delivering food that would otherwise be thrown away by grocery stores and restaurants to communities that have organized its distribution to their food-insecure members. With organizations like BFR and Community Food Share working on food recovery in the city, Boulder is looking to buck the trend and get food going into mouths instead of dumps. The question remains: how much farther do we have to go? Read Devon Reynolds Report
EPA’s Zero Waste Case Study of Boulder
City of Boulder voters approved a “Trash Tax” that has supported innovative waste reduction and zero waste practices. The City and Boulder County have zero waste by 2025 goals. The city has adopted a Zero Waste Strategic Plan and a Universal Zero Waste Ordinance to expand recycling and composting to all Boulder residents, employees and visitors. Click here to read more.
Everything Is Beautiful
Gratitude is a word much tossed about these days, as if it’s an abracadabra-like elixir used to sooner-rather-than-later alleviate and ease the mind, body, and spirit of struggle or pain… Read our latest blog post
Local Organizations Addressing Food Waste
Sustainable, Just-In-Time Food Rescue in Boulder, Colorado!
Eliminating hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership.
Dedicated to harvesting and distributing the surplus urban fruit growing throughout Boulder, Colorado
One of the largest non-profit recyclers in the USA and with an international reputation as a pioneer and innovator in resource conservation
Celebrating the overlooked culinary bounty of our city streets and quantifying this resource on an interactive map
Dedicated to improving the health of each student by providing healthy food and offering nutrition education programs to grow young bodies and minds.
a 27 acre “Regenerative Slow Food Farm” managed using methods inspired by nature’s self-sustaining ecosystems
Working to manage surplus agriculture and reduce on-farm food loss statewide through gleaning, experiential education, research and legislative advocacy
Boulder is working to become a zero waste community, reducing the waste we create and then reusing, recycling and composting most of what we throw away. Our goal is to generate new materials from 85 percent of our waste by 2025.
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