A Glorious Idea: Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables

Posted on August 6, 2014 by russtowne

One supermarket chain proves how easy it is to change the perceptions and actions of people where everyone involved wins:

http://elitedaily.com/envision/food/supermarket-keep-food-going-waste-video/672280/?utm_source=FBTraffic&utm_medium=fijifrost&utm_campaign=CMfacebook

With Love,
Russ

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12 Responses to A Glorious Idea: Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables

Let's CUT the Crap! says:

August 6, 2014 at 7:51 pm

What a glorious idea!

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- russtowne says:
  
  August 6, 2014 at 8:23 pm
  
  I agree. Inspirational too.
  Russ
  
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  - Let's CUT the Crap! says:
    
    August 6, 2014 at 10:29 pm
    
    *agree*
    
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utesmile says:

August 6, 2014 at 8:41 pm

I have seen it in a different country on facebook and i think it is fantastic. I would buy it !

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- russtowne says:
  
  August 6, 2014 at 9:31 pm
  
  Me too.
  Russ
  
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Mrs. P says:

August 6, 2014 at 9:04 pm

Reblogged this on Destination Unknown and commented:
France leads the way…go France…who’s next?

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- russtowne says:
  
  August 6, 2014 at 9:34 pm
  
  I’ve heard that the former CEO of Trader Joe’s has also created innovative ways to use much of the waste that comes from the public’s misunderstanding of food expiration dates. these stories are encouraging.
  Russ
  
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  - Mrs. P says:
    
    August 6, 2014 at 9:43 pm
    
    That’s terrific news, that’s for sharing it and for sharing the link as well.
    
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Jim in IA says:

August 7, 2014 at 2:02 pm

Good for them. I forwarded the video link to the corporate headquarters of our chain store in IA.

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- russtowne says:
  
  August 7, 2014 at 5:48 pm
  
  Great idea! Thank you for reading this post and for spreading the word about this concept.
  Russ
  
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  - Jim in IA says:
    
    August 7, 2014 at 6:11 pm
    
    The customer service rep replied right away. They pointed out how many millions of pounds of produce and other products with short shelf lives get donated to the local pantries and free lunch programs in our community. We see their generosity when we volunteer. Our local group is http://www.table2table.org/
    
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    - russtowne says:
      
      August 7, 2014 at 6:25 pm
      
      Thank you for the additional info, Jim. That is an excellent point and terrific use of food that would otherwise be wasted. I suspect that these two ideas used in tandem could eliminate nearly all of the remaining waste.
      Russ
      
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