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Earth Month Vancouver Educational Event
DID YOU KNOW?
- 46 % of food produced in Canada is wasted – that’s $58 billion / 35.5M tonnes annually!
- 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions are linked to food (that's food overall, not just food waste)
- Avoidable food waste contributes approximately 25.7 million metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to 253,000 flights from Toronto to Vancouver.
- Best before dates account for 23% of avoidable food waste from processor to purchase.
- Reducing food waste is one of the most impactful ways to cut carbon emissions.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Expert talks on sustainable food practice, from local sourcing to waste strategies
- Insights around various food waste solutions from prevention to food donation
- A 3 course meal sustainable dinner, with the carbon footprint of food
- Hands-on workshops to reduce food waste and your carbon footprint at home & work
- Networking with sustainability leaders & changemakers
- Gamified activities
- An impact report of the event
Let’s make a difference together!
Join us in Vancouver to take action for a greener future.
LOCATION
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3T3
AGENDA
4:30pm: Vancouver Food Runners’ presentation & demonstration
5:00pm: Ayapacha / Cooking for Change
5:30pm: 10 min break
5:40 pm: BetterTable Workshop with a gamified activity
6:30pm: 3 course meal sustainable dinner at the Pinnacle
7:30pm: Food Audit in the hotel's kitchen & measure plate waste
8:00pm: End of the event
REGISTER NOW
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Ben Liegey
Founder and CEO - Better Table
Better Table is a Vancouver-based benefit company helping hotels and restaurants control food costs to improve the bottom line. We empower F&B operations with online training, food efficiency audits and a marketplace of food waste solutions to make your business more profitable. Our clients usually save 2% on food costs.
About BetterTable™
BetterTable™ is an award-winning benefit company headquartered in Vancouver. We specialize in empowering commercial kitchens to Waste Less & Earn More through innovative food waste prevention and sustainability solutions. We partner with hotels, restaurants, and catering companies to minimize food waste, reduce operational costs, and lower carbon emissions, helping hospitality businesses thrive while making a positive impact on the planet.
About Vancouver Food Runners
Vancouver Food Runners is a non-profit organization that uses app technology and volunteer drivers to redirect surplus food from local businesses to non-profit partners, addressing food insecurity and reducing waste in the Vancouver area. They work with over 150 businesses, including distributors, restaurants, bakeries, caterers, university campuses and farms.
https://www.vancouverfoodrunners.com
About Ayapacha
Ayapacha is a F&B company based in Vancouver dedicated to sustainable practices and celebrating cultural heritage through food. From sourcing locally grown produce to zero-waste practices, their mission is to redefine the food industry one delicious recipe at a time. They organized the "Cooking for Change: A Zero-Waste Movement" event in February 2025.
