Food waste is a huge problem within the Western world with over one third of all food produced globally going to waste. Open Kitchen MCR is a social enterprise here in Manchester working to do their bit to help combat this issue. In Create Shift S4,ep5 I chat with Steph Lynch-Ozamar who is the Communications and Campaigns Manager for Open Kitchen MCR. We chat about the work they do and how they do it and I learn what gleaning is and how many millions (!) of bananas go to waste t a household level every day. If you listened to my solo episode on What is Holistic Living you’ll know I’m really passionate about holistic living being more than aromatherapy, candles and yoga asana. To me holistic living has a lot to do with being connected to others and the world around us, and doing what we can to make that a better place. So, it’s important to me that we learn about organisations such as Open Kitchen MCR and support them if and how we can. I hope you enjoy the episode.
Find Open Kitchen MCR online
www.instagram.com/openkitchenmcr/
Topics covered in this episode
- Steph’s tips for businesses and other event organisers when it comes to catering.
- How Open Kitchen MCR intercept food waste and what gleaning is.
- How the way we buy and consume food has changed, and the effect this has had.
- The amount of bananas that go to waste on a household level each day (A LOT!)
- The local charities and community groups Open Kitchen MCR support with the work they do.
- How you can get involved with Open Kitchen MCR.
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Links and resources mentioned
- The Olio app for reducing food waste.
- Create Shift Season 4,ep2 What is Holistic Living?
- The local groups Open Kitchen MCR support: Coffee4Craig; Emmeline’s Pantry
- How to hire Open Kitchen MCR to do your catering.
- How to volunteer with Open Kitchen MCR.
Listen to Create Shift S4,ep5
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