Food Justice in NM

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

This week on New Mexico in Focus, Our Land’s Laura Paskus sits down with a special roundtable to discuss all things food — why it costs so much, why so much of it gets thrown away and the social justice issues associated with access. Laura begins by asking the group why more than 100,000 tons of food is wasted each year in Albuquerque. Then, the roundtable discusses possible solutions to food waste, considering everything from smaller serving sizes at restaurants to composting expired produce at home. Laura steps back for the final segment and explores how food waste has taken a toll on our planet and how fixing that problem is essential in our attempt to address climate change.

Correspondent:
Laura Paskus
Guests:

Sandra West, sustainable waste specialist, City of Albuquerque

Amanda Rich, assistant director, Three Sisters Kitchen

Anton Becker-Stumpf, Southwest Organizing Project