"I just joined VV and would be very interested in this. I'm trying to be a zero waste kitchen and moving towards a preserving/canning economy using reusable mason jars seems to be one of the ways of achieving this. I'm also just…"
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Janine Brossard replied to Hella's discussion Vancouver Underground Market in the group VV Neighbourhood Food Networks
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VV Neighbourhood Food Networks
VV's been very active around food resiliency over the past 5 years. Focusing on 3 areas: Action (VV neighbourhood food networks), Education, and Planning (the Food component of our Energy Descent Action Plan, in conjunction with the Vancouver Food Policy Council), WE BUILD COMMUNITY, WE GROW FOOD, WE HELP BUILD A MORE RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM.See More
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- In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
- Kitsilano, Fairview
- Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...
- Interested in zero waste and building on the local food economy to make that zero waste also.
- There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!)
- Local food economy where it relates to Zero Waste
- What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?
- Air quality improvements (less exhaust coming from cars), water quality improvements (e.g. stop polutants and toxins from going down the drain), Community sharing e.g. garden sheds, party plates/cups, walking school buses,
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