1)
I believe Food Service companies (Like Aramark owned Starbucks' on campus) can log waste and can donate excess food to those in need.
2)
Who: The homeless, College Students, other food industries.
What: They are in need of food, and food waste at the end of a day can help that.
Why: A company like aramark goes through a lot of waste on camps today. Why should it be discarded for good?
3)
Testing the who: Maybe shelters and students have already found ways to get food. But why not give people more options?
Testing the what: Safety hazards in food waste. There can be issues in serving food that is "expired" due to food company standards.
Testing the why: I know there is a million reasons why we cant leave waste to donate. Food safety hazards. Aramark pays for the goods that are in chains like Starbucks or Wendys. Food that isn't healthy or sufficient for mass quantities. But why hasn't the University of Florida's food pantry tried asking Aramark for the waste we throw out every night (unless they have).
4 & 5)
I interviewed people from Starbucks, and from people on campus. I think there can be a way to implement a system to donate food without endangering students or those in need. Students and employees of aramark alike agree this can work out in some fashion. Perhaps i will need to talk to some higher ups in Aramark to find out more on how if this possibility can become true.
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Hello Chloe,
ReplyDeleteI admire that you are trying to fix the same issue. It proves to show that you are passionate about the solution you are proposing. Arrangements for excess food should be a priority when such large quantities go to waste. There are many people in need here within the city of Gainesville and preventing hunger would surely help many people who are in need of sustenance.
Hi Chloe,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea and should be implemented everywhere. Food companies all around the world probably waste so much food at the end of the day. All this excess food is a prime opportunity for an entrepreneur. I feel as if it could be given to, as you have said, the homeless, students, etc.