Building on Past Support
This effort builds on CET’s work over the past several years in Rhode Island, which has been supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
CET’s Resource Development
CET develops resources to help Rhode Island businesses implement long-lasting solutions to wasted food and inspire others. Furthermore, stories can be found on CET’s Sector Spotlights for Rhode Island, which includes features such as University of Rhode Island, Elisha Project, and Riverside Church.
collaborative initiatives
Additionally, following the 2021 Rhode Island Food System Summit, CET partnered with the University of Rhode Island to host a webinar focused on the business case for reducing, rescuing, and recycling wasted food. Moreover, the webinar included members of the Rhode Island restaurant and food recovery community as well as a presentation on CET’s wasted food prevention strategy and resources. Furthermore, entities such as North Restaurant and Stoneacre Brasserie highlighted solutions such as dehydrating peels and making fermented vinegars as simple and effective ways to reduce trimmings and food waste in the kitchen.
ringing No-Cost Expertise to Aquidneck Island: Coryanne Mansell’s Perspective
“It’s a wonderful to bring our no-cost expertise to restaurants and food businesses across Aquidneck Island,” stated Coryanne Mansell, Strategic Services Representative at CET. Coryanne helps businesses implement practical wasted food solutions that make an impact.
“We are appreciative of the opportunity to help businesses recognize the value and importance of reducing wasted food. The solutions are good for the planet, for people, and make economic sense as well.”
