October Is Food Loss Reduction Month
Japan throws away 5.23 million tons of edible food annually. That works out to an average of about 42 kg of food being discarded per person every year.
Shinagawa City will hold various events during October, which is Food Loss Reduction Month, to minimize food loss. We hope everyone will join in the effort to reduce food loss, starting with things we can do every day.
Reference: “Food Loss in Japan” 2021 (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
Inquiries: Environment Project Promotion Subsection, Environmental Affairs Section
(Tel: 03-5742-6755, Fax: 03-5742-6853)
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Sustainable Event in Togoshi
—Keep “Mottainai” in Mind with Foods and Flea Markets— |
Date and Time: October 22 (Sun.), 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Will be held even in light rain.
How to participate: Just show up.
Vegetable Workshop—“Vegetable Power!”
Have fun taking quizzes that will teach you how to use the roots and skins of vegetables that people normally throw away.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: ECORU Togoshi (2-1-30 Yutakacho)
Note: Reception will be open while supplies last.
Shinagawa Mottainai Promotion Shops—Food and Beverage Booths
A variety of delicious dishes will be available, and participating shops will introduce ways to reduce food loss.
Location: Togoshi Park (2-1 Yutakacho)
Note: Eco-bags will be given out as a commemorative gift to the first 200 people.
Flea Market
Why not consider the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) through the flea market? A wide variety of merchandise will be for sale during the event.
Location: Bunko-no-mori (1-16 Yutakacho)
No. of Vendors: About thirty booths
Inquiries: Recycling Promotion Subsection, Shinagawa Waste Collection Office
(Tel: 03-3490-7098, Fax: 03-3490-7041)
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