Jane Boehm - From Agroecology Roots to Better Food Systems
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Jane Boehm is a passionate advocate for reducing food waste in Central Ohio. As the Food Waste Programs Administrator at SWACO, she leads the Central Ohio Food Waste Initiative, a collaboration of businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies working together to eliminate wasted food. Jane brings a wealth of experience from her work on the Zero Waste Island Initiative, as well as her background in environmental studies and agro ecology. Her commitment to working with diverse stakeholders to build consensus and find practical solutions is making a real difference in reducing food waste across the community.
Episode in a glance
- Jane's Ukrainian Upbringing and Early Interest in Agriculture
- The Zero Waste Island Initiative on Governor's Island
- From Awareness Building to Solution-Oriented Work
- Food Scraps Make Up 15% of the Landfill
- SWACO's Unique Role as a Solid Waste District
- Consistency in Handling Food Waste
- The Pursuit of Agro Ecology
- Empowering People to Reduce Food Waste
- Permaculture vs Regenerative Agriculture
About Jane Boehm
Jane Boehm is the Food Waste Programs Administrator at SWACO, the solid waste authority of Central Ohio. She's a passionate advocate for sustainable food systems and a key driver in reducing food waste across the region. Jane combines her deep understanding of agriculture and environmental science with her ability to engage diverse stakeholders to create lasting change. She's dedicated to building a community that values reducing waste and maximizing the use of food resources, inspiring others to take action and contribute to a healthier planet.
Connect with Jane Boehm & SWACO
- SWACO website & Landfill Tour Sign-Up: https://www.swaco.org/
- Save More Than Food Campaign website: https://savemorethanfood.org/
- Jane Boehm's email: foodwaste@swaco.org
فصول
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Jane's Ukrainian Upbringing and Early Interest in Agriculture (00:01:34)
3. The Zero Waste Island Initiative on Governor's Island (00:03:17)
4. From Awareness Building to Solution-Oriented Work (00:07:50)
5. Food Scraps Make Up 15% of the Landfill (00:09:08)
6. SWACO's Unique Role as a Solid Waste District (00:10:23)
7. Consistency in Handling Food Waste (00:12:19)
8. The Pursuit of Agro Ecology (00:14:14)
9. Empowering People to Reduce Food Waste (00:21:34)
10. Permaculture vs Regenerative Agriculture (00:23:18)
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