b'To combat hunger, they partner with numerous organi- WRAP is a leading sustainability charity that works to zations worldwide. In Ireland, Fyffes donates surplusraise awareness about the effects of food waste on the bananas to Food Cloud, an organization that matchesenvironment and the global community. food with charities. Additionally, nonprofit Philabun- Fyffes Wasting Food Feeds Climate Change campaigndance helps the company distribute large quantitiesincreased awareness via social media and through of produce to food banks across the US, and in Latincharities which have advocacy programs on the subject. America they work with the Foodbanking Network. Throughout the week, they shared healthy recipes and As part of their consumer and employee engagementeasy-to-use tips on reducing food waste across their social program, Fyffes collaborated with UK-based Waste andmedia channels using the #FoodWasteActionWeek Resources Action Programme (WRAP) for their Foodhashtag.Waste Action Week campaign this year (March 17).I believe people are especially receptive to tackling food waste at the moment as they have more time at home to try composting or spending a bit more time on food preparation, said Buckley.As an internal initiative, the company dedicated its March sustainability newsletter to illustrate the importance of reducing food waste and its relation to climate change. For more on Fyffes Sustainability Vision & Goals:https://www.fyffes.com/sustainability/vision-goals/Cooking, Serving and Enjoying Food Composting at Home Food DonationPerfect portions. Great news! Do some research!To help you portion your meals, check theMost of your kitchen waste can Find out which organizations in your area serving size information on the nutritionbe composted. accept food donations. These may befacts label. There are other simple and easyNo garden? No problem! food banks, shelters, or even someoneways as well -for example, a mug filled withWith many different tools and gadgets you may know.dry rice will cook enough for four adults. availablelike compost bins and tumblers Always check out expiration dates.Follow the 2-hour rule.you can easily compost your own foodFor safety reasons, do not donate foodBacteria grow most rapidly in the range ofscraps whether you live in a house or anthat is past or nearing its expiration date.temperatures between 5C / 40 F andapartment. Dont forget about the integrity60C / 140 F. To keep food safe to eat,A recipe for success. of the packaging.never leave it out of refrigeration for moreMost organic materials like cardboard, Do not donate any heavily dented cans, than two hours. cotton rags and even hair can be boxes that are crushed, or anything leaking.Get your creative juice flowing. incorporated into your compost, Make sure you deliver the food inCreate new dishes and snacks withreducing waste even further! designated places at designated times.leftovers or items you think will go bad ifStart composting today! Keep in mind that many institutions only not eaten soon. Check out this link collect items on certain days and times.Compleat. to learn how toOver two-thirds of the food we start compostingwaste is perfectly edible, so using at home!every edible bit of your food(compleating) is essential.Try leaving the skin onwhen you make mashedpotato this will save youtime as well!Sumitomo Corporation of Americas 13'