Food waste is a massive issue in the world right now, and the new web series “Half Full” tackles the problem head on.
“58% of food produced for Canadians is lost or wasted.” – Half Full
Jugs & Cans: A Food Art Exhibit
all photos by Stacey Newman
“10,000 restaurants in Canada have permanently closed since March 2020. Of the 48,000 workers in the retail, accommodations and food services industry who lost their jobs in fall of 2020, 80% were women. This increase in unpaid labour has already reduced women’s contribution to the economy. If this extra burden lasts, it will cause more women to leave the labour market permanently, reversing progress towards gender equality and reducing productivity in the economy.” *
The Art Gallery of Burlington has a new exhibit and it’s all about food. Featuring over 180 different vessels – bottles, boxes, jars and tins – all encased in crochet. The show is called Jugs & Cans: A Reaping. Continue »
We Heart Farmers
While we enjoy the bounty of beautiful tomatoes, corn, watermelon and so much more coming in from the fertile soil of this province we call home, it’s time to thank the farmers. Continue »
Let’s Talk About Food Waste
Food waste is a massive issue in the world right now, and the new web series “Half Full” tackles the problem head on.
“58% of food produced for Canadians is lost or wasted.” – Half Full
Jugs & Cans: A Food Art Exhibit
all photos by Stacey Newman
“10,000 restaurants in Canada have permanently closed since March 2020. Of the 48,000 workers in the retail, accommodations and food services industry who lost their jobs in fall of 2020, 80% were women. This increase in unpaid labour has already reduced women’s contribution to the economy. If this extra burden lasts, it will cause more women to leave the labour market permanently, reversing progress towards gender equality and reducing productivity in the economy.” *
The Art Gallery of Burlington has a new exhibit and it’s all about food. Featuring over 180 different vessels – bottles, boxes, jars and tins – all encased in crochet. The show is called Jugs & Cans: A Reaping. Continue »
We Heart Farmers
While we enjoy the bounty of beautiful tomatoes, corn, watermelon and so much more coming in from the fertile soil of this province we call home, it’s time to thank the farmers. Continue »
