The NSW Government has this month announced a new program aimed at tackling food waste in local communities, with grants of up to $250,000 available.
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The Love Food Communities program targets food wastage in schools, sporting clubs and businesses, coordinated by local councils.
Bega MP Andrew Constance said the grants would help tackle the tonnes of leftover food that ended up in landfill across the state every year.
“Every year, almost a million tonnes of food waste ends up in landfill in NSW. This grant program is an opportunity for communities to put up their hands to address food waste, wherever it might be happening,” Mr Constance said.
“It is a win for the environment and our communities. Wasting food wastes money for individuals, families and businesses and also wastes the considerable energy, water and other resources used to produce food.
“The grants are designed to tackle food waste in every part of the community, including households, businesses, schools, sporting clubs and other organisations.
The Love Food Communities grants form part of the Love Food Hate Waste program under the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative to support households, and businesses in not wasting food.
The grants are open to councils and groups who will partner with local organisations within their community to create Love Food Communities.
Applications are now open. Expressions of interest close November 19, 2018
For more information and tips on how to avoid food waste, visit the Love Food, Hate Waste website here.