Don't Throw That Grub Away: County Hosting Free Food Waste Class

Press release from the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources:

April 23, 2021

Did you know the average family of four spends between $1500-$2000 every year on food they never eat? If you’d like to save money and help the environment by wasting less food, then our new food waste/food rescue virtual class is for you!

At 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources will host a free virtual food waste/food rescue class that can be accessed on any computer, tablet, or smartphone. This hour-long virtual class is a safe, socially-distanced way to learn methods to get the most out of the food you purchase and create lasting habits that will keep food on your plate and out of the trash can.

The food waste/food rescue class covers the food cycle from start to finish – offering tips for purchasing at the grocery store, resources to manage food once you get home, and even recipes for using items that are near their expiration date.

The virtual class is free and will end by 10 a.m. These programs are offered to teach residents about the importance of food waste prevention and how it preserves valuable space in county landfills.

For more information, call (951) 486-3200, visit www.rcwaste.org/classes or email WasteCommunityOutreach@rivco.org.

This press release was produced by the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources. The views expressed here are the author's own.