February 2021

In this edition:

Chef Hacks to Reduce Food Waste
Free Worm Composting Workshop
Grants for Waste Prevention
How to Electrify Your Home 101

A Chef's Secrets to Reducing Food Waste

Caring about our food and caring about our families go hand-in-hand. Sharing the best ways to take care of our food and our families is the specialty of our Food Waste Prevention Partner, Chef Alison of Ends and Stems. She has transformed her passion for preventing food waste and years of experience as a chef and caterer to help busy people and young families make meal time easier, more efficient, and cost effective.

Over the coming months, we'll be sharing her practical tips and fun insights on StopFoodWaste.org and across our social media channels. To start things off, click below for Chef Alison's 6 Hacks to De-Stress Weeknight Meals.

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Composting with Worms: It's Fun and Easy!

You can compost with worms inside or outside, recycling your veggie scraps, tea bags, coffee grinds, and more into organic fertilizer with the help of red wiggler worms. Learn all the ins and outs of worm composting – from bin setup to harvesting – at a free webinar on February 27 with Master Composter Jeannie Pham. Need some inspiration? Check out our video on how to use worm castings to get seeds started for spring gardening.

Spread the Word! Waste Prevention Grants Available

Are you or someone you know part of a nonprofit or business with ideas for innovative projects to prevent waste in Alameda County? Then read on!

StopWaste is currently offering grant opportunities up to $20K per grant with total funding up to $475k for projects aimed at increasing individual, business, and community involvement in the prevention of waste in Alameda County. Grant categories include reuse and repair, food waste reduction, recovery and donation of surplus edible food, and reusable transport packaging. Both businesses and nonprofits can apply. Get details below and help spread the word to your community. Don't wait – the deadline to apply is March 15!

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Everything You Need to Know About Electrifying Your Home

You may have heard that fossil fuels are out and clean electricity is in, but less obvious is what that means for your home. The good news is that modern all-electric appliances are not only better for the environment, they are higher-performing and healthier, too. Electrifying your home is no small task, but our partners at The Switch Is On are here to help. Their new website is a one-stop-shop for everything you need to get started, included information on electric appliances, direct access to vetted contractors in your area, and thousands of dollars in rebates.

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