In 2025, York Region Food Network, in collaboration with the Ontario Food Collaborative and York Region, developed a Food Waste Toolkit, consisting of two parts.
The first is a step-by-step manual designed to help build partnerships between community groups and municipalities. The second includes communications and educational materials on food waste prevention, intended for use on social media and at public events.
The communications materials can be accessed on their own or bundled with the manual as part of the complete Food Waste Toolkit, which includes all the components outlined in the Beyond the Green Bin manual.
Beyond the Green Bin: How Partnerships Reduce Food Waste and Strengthen Communities
- Guidance on How to Build Partnerships Based on Community Need
- How to Identify the Right Partnership for You
- Partnership Agreement, Budget, Work Plan, and Evaluations Templates
- Partnership Building Worksheets
- Social Media Posts, Infographics, and Meal Planning Worksheets
- Event Posters, Flyers, Postcards, and PowerPoint Templates
- Ontario Guide on Where to Find Community Organizations
Communications Resources
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This comprehensive toolkit provides local governments and community organizations with the knowledge and resources needed to establish and expand successful food waste reduction initiatives. From smart shopping to storage, to leftovers and composting, to educational workshops and municipal partnerships, discover best practices to:
- Cut GHG emissions by reducing energy in food production and preventing waste.
- Build vibrant communities through collaborative action.
- Support local food security and social causes, ensuring surplus food feeds people, not waste bins.
Download ‘Beyond the Green Bin’ Toolkit
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