# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE FOOD: A Workshop on Food Waste - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Attendees @ THE FOOD will learn why food waste is a major climate issue and how to reduce it, starting on an individual & hyper local level.About this EventContextOn a global scale, Americans are among the largest waste producers - especially when it comes to food (source). And in the U.S., one-third of all food goes uneaten, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (source). Although food waste isn't a common conversation topic in the culture, we can change that.You're InvitedTHE FOOD is a tactile workshop on food waste. Starting with in-person conversations, this community workshop is designed to help break down the macro subject of food waste into several micro lessons that are readily accessible and physically shareable. As an attendee, you’ll be guided on how to create and share waste reduction solutions through food and plant-based demos that can be incorporated into your daily lifestyle. At it's conclusion, you'll leave with a better understanding of how we can address a major climate change issue while helping preserve our shared natural environment.THE FOOD is part 1 of a 4-part workshop series.Workshop AgendaThe Rundown: What is SOWTAH and a brief overview of the workshop activities; doors open @ 3PMAn Intro: Let's cultivate your working knowledge of food waste & the root issue of itIce Breaker: An interactive activity with your table matesPreventative Measures: Some best practices for food storage, preservation and resuscitation, and co-operative solutionsDemo Time: Choose an activity + Q&ALocal Resources & CTA's (calls to action)You Should BringAn unpackaged piece of produce to exchangeA tote bagYour reusable water bottleAbout SOWTAHSOWTAH is a zero/waste reduction & plant-based conversation starter with community, popping up in accessible third places around the DMV. SOWTAH exists to address the problem of organic and material waste, starting on an individual and hyper local level.The community workshops are sensory-rich gatherings where participants are encouraged to interrogate our individual and collective consumption habits of a variety of materials. The workshops cover topics like food waste, composting, waste diversion, and other zero waste subject matter. These gatherings highlight community-based resources and are created for those seeking deeper, accessible and transformative learning on sustainability.SOWTAH founder Adjoa Akofio-Sowah is a Maryland-based certified TRUE Advisor designated by the United States Green Building Council, a landscape design graduate from George Washington University in Washington, DC, and a lifelong environmentalist.Questions?Want to get involved or something else? Send a message to hello@sowtah.com.Visit:Check back for updates at sowtah.com.Agenda?: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PMLessons on Food WasteInfo: We’ll peel back ambiguity surrounding waste reduction, including learning new terminology and deconstructing the vocabulary of all things food waste, food loss, plus: zero waste, waste reduction and more.?: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PMDemonstration ActivitiesInfo: Choose your activity; demo stations are designed to help implement waste reduction strategies, starting with the food you purchase and eat. Q&A and idea swapping will occur at this time. ?: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PMWrap UpInfo: Info sharing, calls to action and wrap up. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-food-a-workshop-on-food-waste/100001989265074387 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Edgewood Arts Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 17, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Edgewood Arts Center - **lat**: 38.9321524 - **long**: -76.9947397 - **full address**: Edgewood Arts Center, 3415 8th Street Northeast, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE FOOD: A Workshop on Food Waste - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4d5a954909e346dd0b2aac6fcbba78e6dc6ebd771c1a56fbe07969a6da18c105-rimg-w1200-h1799-dc050403-gmir.jpg?v=1780510089 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE FOOD: A Workshop on Food Waste being held? - **A:** THE FOOD: A Workshop on Food Waste takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Edgewood Arts Center, 3415 8th Street Northeast, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing THE FOOD: A Workshop on Food Waste? - **A:** THE FOOD: A Workshop on Food Waste is organized by Adjoa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE FOOD: A Workshop on Food Waste is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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