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Reduce 1KG of CO2 equivalent by eliminating food waste 🌍🍎
Food waste is an environmental crisis with social repercussions, while many of us relish our meals, millions go hungry. To worsen the plight, a staggering 33 million tons of unconsumed food is thrown away in the U.S. every year. And this discarded food has a hidden dark side: when trapped in landfills, it emits methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide.
Every pound of food rescued shuns approximately 0.375 lbs of carbon emission. That's a sizeable chunk towards mitigating the impacts of climate change. This saved food becomes a source of nourishment for those who need it the most. RLC is revolutionising the way we approach this. Instead of relying on the traditional model of trucks and vans, which can exacerbate the emissions problem, they've tapped into the power of community and technology.
Through their innovative web-only application, volunteers are mobilised to rescue food during their daily routines, be it the commute from work or on their way to an academic institution. This slashes emissions and streamlines the cost, making the entire process more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Use our editor to write a message for your loved one.
We’ll print your message on the inside of the greetings card so your gift is ready to be given.
Then we’ll call up our favourite postie to hand deliver your impact to your loved one.
Our model’s a little different - we work with impact partners on the ground to keep things transparent and effective. These partners are local community organisations and small charities who can get your impact action done in the most efficient way. And rest easy knowing these partners are thoroughly vetted each year to make sure your impact is truly making a difference.
Now for the best part: seeing your impact in action! About 6-12 months after you send your impact, we’ll pop you (and your recipient if you’ve given us their email) an update. This could include text, images, and videos showing how your thoughtful impact has helped transform lives. Who knew giving could feel so good?
