Expanding Oregon’s Wasted Food Solutions: A Collaborative Effort by CET
At CET, we are building relationships in Oregon with stakeholders who are interested in addressing wasted food.
We have shared information with Metro and have had the opportunity to speak together on conference panels about developing food waste policies. CET was excited to speak at BioCycle 2019 in Portland, again on a panel with Metro to discuss ways to estimate food waste at businesses.
To learn more about CET’s work in Oregon and to get involved, contact CET today at 888-813-8552 or email wastedfood@cetonline.org.
Resources for Sharing and Action
- Sustainable Partners: Access curated information to share on your social media, newsletters, or editorial content about the Wasted Food Assistance program.
- Toolkit: Explore practical tools and guides to support your efforts in reducing wasted food.
CET Wasted Food Resources · Oregon
Get a collection of resources curated by our waste reduction experts and partners for businesses. Hear inspiring stories captured by CET, showcasing the many benefits of businesses bringing wasted food solutions to life.
External Waste Resources
Below are external resources curated by waste reduction specialists and partner organizations. These resources include information for businesses seeking to reduce waste and for municipalities looking to implement waste bans and regulations. CET is a partner to aid your journey in combating wasted food.
- Food Waste Stops With Me is a collaboration between our partners at Metro, the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), as well as city and county governments. The program connects food service professionals to resources and technical assistance to help prevent food waste, donate edible food, and set up successful food scraps composting programs. Resources include case studies, videos, webinars, podcasts, free workshops, toolkits, and links to local government programs for free on-site technical assistance and more.
- Oregon Metro Food Scraps Policy resource includes information regarding Metro Council’s commercial food scrap policy which has required food service businesses to separate their food scraps from other garbage since 2020.
- Oregon Metro Food Scraps Policy resource includes information regarding Metro Council’s commercial food scrap policy which has required food service businesses to separate the
- Wasted Food Wasted Money Resource Guide from Oregon DEQ is a commercial waste prevention campaign to help local governments comply with Oregon’s Opportunity to Recycle Act of Jan. 1, 2018, which act requires certain local government jurisdictions to implement waste prevention and reuse programs. Wasted Food Wasted Money offers guidance documents, sample social media posts, and success stories.
EPA Wasted Food Scale
CET utilizes the EPA’s Wasted Food Scale as a guiding tool to assist businesses, including restaurants, universities, colleges, event organizers, supermarkets, churches, etc. Discover relevant and partner resources on how to reduce the environmental impact of wasted food in your business across the scale
