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Turner Wyatt

Turner Wyatt

CEO
Upcycled Food Association

Turner Wyatt is an award-winning social entrepreneur focused on reducing food waste. He is co-founder and CEO of the Upcycled Food Association, as well as the co-founder and former Executive Director of Denver Food Rescue. In 2015, he was appointed by the Mayor of Denver to serve on the Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council, and also serves as Board President of Fresh Food Connect.

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
What Does 'Upcycled Certified' Mean for Our Food System?
What Does 'Upcycled Certified' Mean for Our Food System?
Published on July 30, 2021
About a 5 minute read

Upcycled Certified is a big step towards a circular economy, and a food system that acts like nature itself — a place where there is no waste — and where shoppers can participate in the best solution to climate, via the products they buy. ... View More

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Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Food Rescuers Shouldn't Fight Over Limited Supply; Instead, Diversify
Food Rescuers Shouldn't Fight Over Limited Supply; Instead, Diversify
Published on March 24, 2021
About a 10 minute read

I’ve always been frustrated by infighting between food-rescue organizations working together to distribute scarce food donations — mostly from retailers. So, here’s my list of untapped sectors of the food system — where food is almost always ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
Retailers Could Be the Most Important Player in Reducing Food Waste
Retailers Could Be the Most Important Player in Reducing Food Waste
Published on September 28, 2020
About a 9 minute read

If we want to reduce food waste, we need consumer-led solutions — which can be sparked by retailers. Brands, manufacturers and other food system actors get their message through to consumers if retailers open the door for them. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
A Brief History of Food Declarations; and the Path to Better Ones
A Brief History of Food Declarations; and the Path to Better Ones
Published on June 25, 2020
About a 8 minute read

Food is not about boxed brands on a shelf, but about people and the environment — hence, our need for food declarations. We’re working on one that not only certifies the ingredients, but shows consumers the impact they make with the purchase of e... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Upcycled Food Industry a Nascent Leader in Sustainability, Climate Solutions
Upcycled Food Industry a Nascent Leader in Sustainability, Climate Solutions
Published on May 5, 2020
About a 5 minute read

A recent survey of members of the Upcycled Food Association revealed several interesting findings, which I think demonstrates the scale and game-changing potential of the upcycled food opportunity.  ... View More

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