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ReThink Food: Sustainability Innovation Challenge

2015, Summit We the City, Cities, Climate + Environment

ReThink Food was a one-day innovation challenge for high school students across Metro Vancouver. Participants designed a solution to our sustainability challenge question and competed for seed funding to implement their projects. Over 150 students came together on November 5th, 2015 to generate innovative projects that will have real impact in their schools.

Your Challenge

How do we approach food more sustainably in our schools?

Your Solution

Build real-world projects that address one or more of the following three categories:

  • Reconnect us to the source of our food
  • Cultivate healthy eating and healthy school communities
  • Reduce food waste

Your project could address unexplored areas of opportunity or build on existing initiatives at your school. Tackle the challenge through a variety of lenses, including technology, education, communications, community building, infrastructure change, or a combination of the above and more.

Throughout the day, you will have the chance to connect with your peers and mentors and to build your skills through workshops on ideation, project planning, budgeting, and pitching. Snacks and lunch will be provided.

Bring your creativity and passion for local food, zero waste, and healthy schools. The possibilities are endless!

Thu, 05 Nov 2015

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (PT)

TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St, Vancouver

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About We the City

From October 30 to November 7 of 2015, SFU Public Square hosted its fourth annual Community Summit. Through a series of imaginative and interactive events, we explored the theme of city-building. We reflected on the important role of creativity, arts and culture in building and sustaining our cities and our neighbourhoods. By profiling the increasing pressure facing municipalities by surging urbanization and considering what attracts and holds people to our urban centres, we reminded residents of the power they hold to shape their city. Together, we deliberated on possible futures where everyone can not only survive, but also thrive. We invigorated the public conversation on how people can connect with their cities, find their voice, and enjoy increased participation in civic life.

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ReThink Food asks students to imagine sustainable usage — Charlie Smith, The Georgia Straight (October 21, 2015)

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ReThink Food Follow-up: Spartan Gardens
By Marie Louka, Program Intern, SFU Public Square

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