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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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What Does 'Upcycled Certified' Mean for Our Food System?
What Does 'Upcycled Certified' Mean for Our Food System?

Waste Not / 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. - 2 years ago

Food Rescuers Shouldn't Fight Over Limited Supply; Instead, Diversify
Food Rescuers Shouldn't Fight Over Limited Supply; Instead, Diversify

Waste Not / 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 genuinely going to waste. - 3 years ago

Retailers Could Be the Most Important Player in Reducing Food Waste
Retailers Could Be the Most Important Player in Reducing Food Waste

Marketing and Comms / 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. - 3 years ago

A Brief History of Food Declarations; and the Path to Better Ones
A Brief History of Food Declarations; and the Path to Better Ones

Marketing and Comms / 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 each product. - 3 years ago

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Upcycled Food Industry a Nascent Leader in Sustainability, Climate Solutions
Upcycled Food Industry a Nascent Leader in Sustainability, Climate Solutions

The Next Economy / 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.  - 3 years ago