The impact of K-12 Food Rescue has reached world wide! Nghia Luu, from True North International School in Hanoi Vietnam, discovered K-12 Food Rescue resources online while working oh his Zero Waste Project, in in this episode he talks about his journey developing the project, and how the resources he found online helped him along the way. Their are many differences in he way school breakfasts and lunches are administered in Vietnam compared to the United States, but Nghia did not let those differences prevent him from developing a school food waste solution True North International School. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Finbar Heaslip is the Food Waste Diversion/Compost Manager at Quincy Public Schools in Massachusetts. In this episode, Finbar shares about pilot programs in two high schools in the school district. The program focuses on composting and share tables, and Finbar shares not only the story and mechanics of both programs, but also some data collected. Finbar asked me to mention that in addition to food scraps from the trays of students, they compost back of the cafeteria food waste as well.

Listen to the inspiring story of Gerin Hennebaul, a a 27 year educator at Lovin Elementary in Georgia who has worked tirelessly on school food waste solutions in her school district. Gerin chronicles Lovin Elementary School's implementation of composting and share table program, and details the importance of student involvement and leadership in these programs.

Listen to the inspiring story of a K-12 Food Rescue student leader, Tanvi Modugula, a student at Hebron High School in Montgomery County in Maryland.

Hear the story of how the Vermont South Burlington High School Share Fridge came into existence, and the impact it makes, as told by assistant principal John Craig.

Listen to the inspiring 13 year school food waste solution journey of Jennifer Trent, the program manager of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University Of Northern Iowa.

Listen to the inspiring stories of Iris Saxer and Dave Hudacsko, school food waste solution leaders in Teton Valley Idaho. Dave is the owner of RAD Curbside, who manages all waste hauling and curbside recycling in Teton Valley, and Iris has been championing food waste solutions in Teton Valley Idaho for several years.

Listen to Amy Hammes, a Recycling Specialist In Burbank California, share her story of learning about school food waste and finding successful solutions.

Listen to the Child Nutrition Director of the Umatilla School District, Rikkilyn Starlipper, as well as Food Corps member Lourdes Yparraguirre, share their inspiring journey to reduce food waste in the Umatilla School District in Oregon.

Listen to Rhode Island High School Students Bella Quiroa and Emma Pautz share their journey fighting school food waste with the Youth Composting Campaign Initiative, and several other action steps they have taken to battle school food waste.