Merseyside Girlguiding Association and cookery specialists Cook Clean and Green are collaborating on project ‘Guiding Towards Food Waste Zero’ to help cut food waste.
The project hopes to reach 3,500 participants, including 2,000 Guides and 1,000 Brownies by 20 Girlguide leaders to run a series of workshops.
Suzanne Mitchell, Partner at the Merseyside Girlguiding Association and founder of Cook Clean and Green, said: “The project is providing recipe packs, waste-saving tips, cooking equipment and small grants to local Guide units.
“From cooking with leftovers to understanding food labels and composting, we’re helping Guides and Brownies build skills for life while reducing waste at home”.
The project aims to divert significant amounts of food waste and teach practical skills in cooking, growing and composting.
It is being funded by a £27,050 grant from the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia Zero Waste Community Fund.
Lesley Worswick, Chief Executive of MRWA, said: “Food waste is one of the biggest challenges we face, but it’s also one of the easiest to tackle with the right skills and knowledge.
“By learning how to plan, cook, store and grow food, these Guides and Brownies will help cut waste, save money and support a more sustainable, circular economy across Merseyside.”
