University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Food waste technical assistance for small businesses

University of Illinois. Prairie Research Institute. Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. Technical Assistance Program., ; University of Illinois. Extension.,

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/121044

Description

Title
Food waste technical assistance for small businesses
Author(s)
  • University of Illinois. Prairie Research Institute. Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. Technical Assistance Program.,
  • University of Illinois. Extension.,
Issue Date
2023-10
Keyword(s)
  • Food waste -- Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Case studies
  • Restaurants -- Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Case studies
  • Grocery stores -- Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Case studies
  • Food banks -- Pollution prevention -- Illinois -- Case studies
  • Composting -- Illinois -- Case studies
  • Environmental justice -- Illinois -- Case studies
Geographic Coverage
Illinois
Abstract
As part of the University of Illinois Extension Building a Culture of Composting in Greater Chicagoland, a project funded by an NTAE Extension Foundation Expansion Grant, the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) Technical Assistance Program (TAP) worked with five small food businesses on food waste reduction and composting implementation. The purpose of this work was to expand the education and implementation of composting beyond individuals, specifically to small food businesses who may not otherwise seek technical assistance. The goal was for these businesses to not only reduce wasted food and implement composting in their operations, but also to serve as a catalyst in their communities for spreading awareness. Businesses were selected through an application process and were required to be located in a community overburdened by environmental issues and lacking resources, defined as disadvantaged communities by the Climate & Economic Justice Screen Tool. Technical assistance was provided free of charge to the businesses.
Publisher
Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
Series/Report Name or Number
TN Series (Illinois Sustainable Technology Center) ; TN23-149
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture New Technologies for Agriculture Extension (2020-41595-30123)

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TN Series and other Factsheets - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center PRIMARY
ISTC TN Series