World Earth Day - Food Waste and Environmental Impact

​In honor of Earth month, join an inspiring and thought-provoking event focused on tackling school food waste and advancing sustainability through education, advocacy, and community action around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Discover how everyday choices and collective efforts can drive meaningful change and explore the powerful connection between SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production and SDG 13 Climate Action.

​The event will feature a dynamic keynote presentation by Michele Drucker, President of the Florida Green Schools PTSA on reducing food waste in schools in Miami, Florida.  Through a curated multimedia experience, attendees will engage with compelling video content highlighting the number 3 most pressing environmental challenge. Michele will also share actionable insights on integrating sustainable practices within school systems, along with pathways for youth leadership and community involvement.

​Following the keynote, an expert panel will bring diverse perspectives to the conversation. Leyla Morris, Landscape Architecture student at Florida International University & 2025 SDG Challenge Miami Winner will present an overview of her project aimed at engaging college students to reduce food waste through composting & eliminating single-use plastics in public schools.

​Jennifer Laurantius, UNA-USA SDG 12 Global Goals Ambassador will offer insights from her work as an SDG 12 Ambassador, focusing on the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and how they guide impactful action worldwide.

​Whether you are an educator, student, advocate, entrepreneur, or community member, this event will equip you with knowledge, inspiration, and practical tools to help reduce food waste and contribute to a more sustainable future.