Food Waste Prevention Week Oregon: April 7 – 13, 2025
The Department of Environmental Quality actively sponsors and participates in Food Waste Prevention Week, an educational campaign dedicated to fostering cultural change to reduce food waste. This initiative aims to educate consumers on how to save money, mitigate the environmental impact of food waste, and address hunger within our communities.
Since 2022, DEQ has collaborated with local governments and non-governmental organizations to promote Food Waste Prevention Week throughout the state. We are proud to have over 50 registered local partners and continue to expand our network.
Register as a partner.
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Oregon Partner Event Sponsorships
DEQ is excited to offer sponsorships for Food Waste Prevention Week, a new initiative in our efforts to build community, prevent food waste, and reduce greenhouse gasses. This program aims to support local events that provide innovative and creative approaches to educating and engaging communities through partnerships and collaboration.
Annual Food Heroes Video Contest
During Food Waste Prevention Week, DEQ hosts an annual Video Contest for the public. We invite everyone to create inspiring videos that address food waste. Participants can upload their videos to an approved platform and submit their entry using our online form. Outstanding entries will be selected by committee and awarded a VISA gift card. Winning videos will be featured on our website.
Visit our web page
for more information and to enter the contest.
Webinar Series: Oregon Food Waste Collaborative
Join us for a series of engaging webinars leading up to Food Waste Prevention Week, where guest speakers will share strategies, encourage information sharing, and connect with individuals across the food system. These sessions will explore creative upcycling, impactful campaigns, and actionable insights that inspire collaboration and meaningful impact.
Oct. 2, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Topic: Start Strong: What to Expect and How to Participate in Food Waste Prevention Week
Register
Nov. 5, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Topic: Savor the Message: Crafting Campaigns that Prevent Food Waste and Build Community
Register
Jan. 8, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Topic: Cheers to Upcycling: Creative Ways to Transform Food Waste for Events
Register
Feb. 4, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Lunch Time Watch Party & Virtual Networking: 2024 FWPW Student Video Contest Winners
Register
DEQ Contact
For more information contact Jerin Dinkins.
For media inquiries:Kaitlin Romano Communications & Outreach Specialist