2024–25 · City-wide
Repurpose imperfect produce from markets
The resident proposes using cosmetically imperfect fruits and vegetables from local and chain markets, teaching communities to repurpose food and giving access to fresh produce.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Repurposed food. Using all the ugly fruit and vegetables from local and chain food markets.
Who it helps and why
The systems setup will teach local communities how to repurpose their foods as well as give them access to fresh fruit and vegetables.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 30, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Sustainability
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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