2022 Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 10-12, 2022 | Minneapolis, MN
Jade Monroe
Food Waste Reduction Lead
Washington State Department of Ecology
Bio:
Jade Monroe is the Food Waste Reduction Lead in the Solid Waste Management Program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. Jade’s work and facilitation support achieving measurable food waste reduction statewide through the Use Food Well Washington Plan, and regionally through the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment. Jade has a Bachelor’s of Science and Masters of Science in Natural Resource Management from North Dakota State University, where her research on resilient systems and crisis communication won local and international awards. When not focusing on food waste reduction, Jade enjoys composing music, flying kites, and starting a small farm with her partner in the Olympia, Washington area.
Schedule
Wednesday, June 25
9:00am - 10:15am
[Mainstage Session III] From Emerald to Evergreen: Food Waste Wins in Seattle and Washington State
Welcome to Seattle, “the Emerald City”! This forward-thinking city is a leader when it comes to food waste reduction—for nearly a decade, it’s had an organic waste disposal ban that keeps food out of landfill, and it’s also home to pioneers like Starbucks that are setting the bar for food donation. This session highlights policies and best practices in Seattle and Washington, exploring what’s gone well, what still needs to happen, and what can be scaled across the country.