Think differently. Think global.
The idea
One of the main issues that Durham region has been facing in the past and even today is food insecurity. Food insecurity is basically the lack of money to access safe and nutritious food. The individuals most affected by this are single parents (under 18 years), individuals on Ontario Works, individuals on Ontario Disability Support Program, seniors on Old Age Security, college/university students, and Indigenous and racialized people (Durham Region Health Department, 2018).
" 78,000 (1 in 10) Durham residents are worried about running out of food, settled for lower quality foods, or reduced food intake”
-Durham Region Health Department
Purpose
To implement a greenhouse in Durham region and target food insecurity affecting the population.
What if coffee was sustainably recycled to grow healthy foods for community?
The Solution
Take left over coffee grounds from local Starbucks in Durham.
Integrate in the growing of low cost
Improve food serurity in Durham by making food more sustainable.
Key is to switch from linear economy to circular economy
Circular Economy focuses on integrating raw materials back into production of items so that non recyclable waste can be omitted.
