July 1, 2019

Solid Waste Series Workshop on Food Donation

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When:
August 22, 2019 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
2019-08-22T08:30:00-05:00
2019-08-22T12:30:00-05:00
Where:
Houston-Galveston Area Council
3555 Timmons Ln #100
Houston, TX 77027
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Becki Begley
713-993-2410
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Workshop Topics:

  • Why Food Donation is a Good Idea
  • Rules and Regulations 
  • Challenges to Donating Food
  • Starting a Food Donation Program

Workshop Presenters:

  • Stephen Sturdivant, Environmental Protection Agency
  • Stephania Alvarez, Harris County 
  • Neha Alex, University of Houston Food Recovery Network
  • Bryan Green, Houston Food Bank
  • Barbara Bronstein, Second Servings
  • Lydia Oxley, Imperfect Produce

H-GAC has redesigned its solid waste workshops (Regional Recycling Roundtable, Local Environmental Enforcement Roundtable, Organics Recovery Roundtable) into one comprehensive Solid Waste Workshop Series to allow more in-depth studies of topics each quarter, while offering increased value for busy schedules. 

For more information about the Solid Waste Workshop Series, visit H-GAC’s website. The November 21, 2019 workshop will focus on special wastes.

For more information or assistance, e-mail Becki Begley or call 713-993-2410.