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What could a leftover slice of pizza teach your students? 🍕🌎 @foodwastepreventionweek is coming September 28–October 4
Educated ChoicesSeptember 16, 2026

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What could a leftover slice of pizza teach your students?

🍕🌎 @foodwastepreventionweek is coming September 28–October 4! Get ready with free ECP resources that connect the journey of our food to practical ways students can prevent waste at school and at home. 🎬 A 19-minute video, “Rethinking Food Waste: The Journey of Food” 📚 An education package with lesson plans, activities, discussion prompts, and more 🛒 A practical food waste guide with meal planning and grocery list templates Plus, join ECP and the Florida Green Schools PTSA on September 29 at 4 p.m. Eastern for “From Waste to Wellness,” a 50-minute virtual event exploring food waste solutions that empower students. 💡 Explore the resources and event details at ecprogram.org/food-waste or through the link in our bio. Save this post to plan your lesson, and share it with a fellow educator! #FoodWastePreventionWeek #RethinkingFoodWaste #FoodEducation #SustainabilityEducation #EducatedChoicesProgram
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