Commission for Environmental Cooperation

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Webinar – Food Loss and Waste: Why and How it Matters to You

Online

March 31, 2021
12:00 -1:30pm (EST)

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Companies, countries, and other organizations are increasingly realizing the importance of reducing and preventing food loss and waste. In conjunction with the release of Version 2.0 of “Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste: A Practical Guide”, join us for a panel discussion on why this issue is more relevant than ever. Presenters from across the food supply chain in Canada, Mexico and the United States will share their experiences in tackling food loss and waste and answer your questions. Join us in this exciting event!

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Antonia Andúgar
Welcoming remarks, Overview and Introduction

Armando Yáñez
The CEC work on Food Loss and Waste Prevention and Reduction

Brian Lipinski
Presentation of Practical Guide to Measure Food Loss and Waste 2.0

Nélida Barajas
Food loss and waste in fisheries? Links in the value chain of crab and clam fisheries, two sustainable fisheries in the northern Gulf of California

Teresa Schoonings and Bruce Taylor
Food Loss and Waste Reduction – Saves money, feeds people – It’s the right thing to do

Domingo Lomelí
LOS TROMPOS Restaurants: A sustainable network

Christine Gallagher
Food Waste Prevention, Reduction & Recycling at ADUSA

Sarah Feteih
The “Save the Food, San Diego! Ecochallenge”

Brian Lipinski
Q&A - Debate

Armando Yáñez
Key takeaways and Closing Remarks

Agenda

31 March 2021


In this webinar, learn about:

  • Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste: A PRACTICAL GUIDE 2.0
  • Experiences from presenters across the food supply chain in tackling food loss and waste

 

Antonia Andúgar
Project Lead, Green Growth Unit, CEC
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Antonia Andúgar

Antonia Andúgar is the CEC’s FLW project lead for the Green Growth Unit and has more than 17 years of experience in environmental law relating to climate change, soil protection, waste management and air quality in the European Union and North America.

Armando Yáñez
Head of Unit, Green Growth, CEC
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Armando Yáñez

Armando Yáñez is the Head of Unit for Green Growth at the CEC. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and a master’s degree in environmental health from Harvard’s School of Public Health. He has over 25 years of experience with the formulation, analysis, and application of public and environmental policies.

Brian Lipinski
Associate, World Resources Institute
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Brian Lipinski

Brian Lipinski is the lead author of the CEC’s practical guide on Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste and research associate with the Food Program at the @World Resources Institute. During his time at WRI, he has worked extensively on the topic of FLW, resulting in several papers and projects on the topic.

Nélida Barajas
Executive Director, CEDO the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans
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Nélida Barajas

Nélida Barajas is the Executive Director of @CEDO international. A passionate and committed conservationist, Nelida brings to this discussion an extensive academic background in environmental science as well as years of experience in international organizations including @WWF and @The Nature Conservancy.

Teresa Schoonings
Senior Director, Government Relations and Sustainability, Bimbo Canada
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Teresa Schoonings

Teresa L. Schoonings is Senior Director of Government Relations and Sustainability at @Bimbo Canada. With a diverse background in the public and private sector, including 10 years in the franchise industry, Teresa joins us from Canada to discuss the economic benefits that come from reducing food loss and waste in large bakeries.

Bruce Taylor
President Enviro-Stewards
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Bruce Taylor

Bruce Taylor, President and founder of @Enviro-Stewards. Over the course of his diverse experience in the private sector, Bruce has led Enviro-Stewards toward a B Corp certification, is the recipient of Global Compact Canada’s SDG Goal Award, and also founded the safe water project in South Sudan.

Domingo Lomelí
Manager, Restaurant LOS TROMPOS Tanlum, Mérida, LOS TROMPOS
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Domingo Lomelí

Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Domingo Lomelí is currently serving as the Branch Manager of Los Trompos Tanlum in the city of Mérida. Over the course of his career, he worked in business and social fields and has participated in the creation and development of companies and civil organizations alike.

Christine Gallagher
Manager, Environmental Sustainability
Ahold Delhaize US
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Christine Gallagher

Christine Gallagher is the Manager of Environmental Sustainability for @Ahold Delhaize US (ADUSA). She brings over 20 years of experience to her role driving ADUSA’s environmental sustainability strategy with a focus on preventing, reducing and recycling food waste, and increasing donations of healthy food throughout ADUSA’s operating area.

Sarah Feteih
Program Coordinator, San Diego Food System Alliance (SDFSA)
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Sarah Feteih

As part of her role at the @San Diego Food System Alliance, Sarah Feteih manages the Save the Food, San Diego! EcoChallenge. A county-wide consumer education and behavior change campaign for household level FLW reduction. Throughout San Diego County, Sarah works with cities and jurisdictions to implement food waste solutions and provide technical assistance those in need of support on their FLW journey.

Contact

Antonia Andúgar Miñarro
Project Lead, Green Growth
(514) 350-4327