Take the EcoChallenge to Reduce Wasted Food

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40% of food in the United States is thrown away. That’s like leaving the grocery store with five bags and throwing two into the trash before even getting to your car. 

You can be the change.

The County of San Diego is excited to partner with the San Diego Food System Alliance on the Save the Food, San Diego! EcoChallenge campaign. Employees who sign up will get a free food scale and be asked to track wasted food at intervals throughout the year.

You can join one of the following on-site events to sign up for the EcoChallenge, pick up your scale, and start making an impact!

County Operations Center, Main Plaza 

Monday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

County Administration Center, West Plaza

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

If you can’t make it to those events, you can sign up by contacting Domingo Vigil at Domingo.Vigil@sdcounty.ca.gov or Nicole Jaramillo at Nicole.Jaramillo@sdcounty.ca.gov.

As an EcoChallenge participant, you will:

  • Understand food waste as a social, economic, and environmental issue

  • Learn strategies for meal planning, cooking, storing, and sharing food

  • Create impact by tracking and reducing wasted food

The County will be sharing information and strategies through emails and InSite posts, and there will be additional opportunities for engagement with the San Diego Food System Alliance throughout the campaign.