Zero Foodprint

?? Introducing the ZFP Holiday Holiday Gift Guide! Our theory of change is all about collective regeneration. We make it possible for businesses, farmers, and eaters to work together to restore the earth, sometimes in unexpected (and tasty!) ways. This season, ZFP has brought together over 45 businesses to generate contributions for farmers implementing regenerative practices. Shop the gift guide for eats, drinks, and wares from brands contributing $1 per product sold! ?? Shop Now: https://lnkd.in/eX2Xgziz Participating Brands: American Vinegar Works LLC Anytime Spritz ATELIER SAUCIER BERNAL CUTLERY, INC. Black Pig Meat Company Breathless Wines Capo Creek Winery Carboy Winery CHUTNI PUNCH Collins & Coupe Cool Hand Co Curious Juniper Daybreak Seaweed Co. Dean'sSweets Don Bugito Dry Land Distillers El Guapo Flour + Water Hospitality Group FOND Bone Broth Full Circle Ghee Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery Haxtun Heritage Mills Head High Wines Higher Vibration Tonics Inman Family Wines Iron Horse Vineyards Jasper Hill Farm La Saison Lambert Bridge Winery Linea Caffe Maine Crisp Co. Mark Easter Martha Stoumen Wines MASA Seed Foundation Massican Winery Miracle Mile Bitters Oaktown Spice Shop Post Ranch Inn Range Revolution Rooted Fare Singing Pastures Sons & Dotters Cocktails Tēthos Togronis WAYFARER BREAD Yoli Tortilleria

Our?Harvest?Week?2024 gallery is live ? Harvest Week is more than a series of great meals. The event supports the region's producers and purveyors through local ingredient sourcing, a percentage of ticket sales is redistributed to?healthy soil initiatives through Zero Foodprint, The GrowHaus is able to advance food justice through funding of their food access, wellness education, and leadership development programming, and?EatDenver has the opportunity to ensure sustainability for the next generation of independent food?and beverage businesses. Endless thanks to those who supported this year's celebration of our intersectional community food system: ???Participating Restaurants: Abejas, Ace Eat Serve Denver, Jax Fish House, Fox and the Hen, Odie B's, Linger, The Plimoth, Same Cafe, Root Down, Yuan Wonton, Gladys, Dio Mio, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Table 6, The Regular, Flagstaff House Restaurant, Mizuna, Steuben's, Leven Deli Co., Blackbelly Market, Noisette, Restaurant Olivia, Bistro Vendome, Lucina Eatery & Bar, Tavernetta ???Participating Beverage Brands: Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, The Family Jones Distillery, The Block Distilling Co., Carboy Winery, Blanchard Family Wines, The Infinite Monkey Theorem. An Urban Winery., Loscano Family Vineyards, Tattoo Girl Wine, Ratio Beerworks, Stem Ciders, Grüvi, TOPO CHICO ???Event Sponsors: Polidori Sausage, Xcel Energy, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO), SpotOn, OpenTable, Trent Peaker (MegaStar Financial Corp.) ???In-Kind Partners: The Real Dill, Denver Botanic Gardens, Made In Cookware, Estate Brands Distributing Company LLC, Burlap and Barrel: Single Origin Spices, MouCo Cheese Company, Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), Roland Foods, LLC ????Sustainability Partners: Scraps, EP Distribution, Zero Foodprint ????Partners at?The GrowHaus, the EatDenver?community, event volunteers, and our venue host,?Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse. The full gallery, courtesy of Nikki A. Rae Photography, is available now on EatDenver's Facebook page (@eatdenverco)!

Last week, we had the honor of hosting an amazing group of thinkers and do-ers, co-convened by The 11th Hour Project, OpenTEAM, Transformational Investing in Food Systems, and Madelynn Martiniere. As Samuel Oslund put it so well: "This?initiative?grew out of our efforts at 11th Hour Project to ensure technological innovation aligns with the needs of small scale, agroecological farmers. Given agroecology is so contextually specific we see that there is a need to?go upstream to see that farmers and farm workers not simply have access to technology, but have a stake in the way in which technology is developed and how resources are allocated around innovation. When it comes to innovative funding and community led finance we know that social justice organizations have been at the forefront of this thinking. As such we have been intentional about inviting folks from path breaking organizations like Potlikker Capital, Kitchen Table Advisors, and Manzanita Capital. From a governance perspective, we are equally excited to learn alongside innovative organizations, like Zero Foodprint, IndigiDAO, and Big Green DAO, which are developing technological, social, and legal protocols to drive a just transition." Check out the work of visual scribe Jenni Ottilie Keppler, which captures just a fraction of the exciting ideas and projects that were cultivated last week. Look for more from OpenTEAM and all the amazing folks who were a part of this convening in the coming months, and check out their website (https://lnkd.in/eZeTu6n) to learn how you can get involved!

Better farms, better food, better future ?? Snaps from our recent visit to a local farm supported by nonprofit organisation Zero Foodprint Asia (ZFPA), which aids local farmers in transitioning to regenerative agricultural practices that can improve soil health, produce more healthy and nutritious crops, and potentially promote carbon sequestration in soil over time. We are proud to be part of ZFPA’s 1% Pledge programme that helps to fund food-related climate solutions, and grateful to our diners for supporting our efforts to build a greener future. #WorldofCare #RegenerativeFarming #Sustainability #HyattHotels #HyattCentricHongKong #EveryActionCounts #ZeroFoodprintAsia

?? How can your business comply with CA's food recovery laws? ?? What can your business do to restore the climate effectively? Join us on Tuesday for our collab webinar with Careit for Zero Waste Sonoma North Bay Zero Waste Week to learn more and find solutions! https://lnkd.in/e3xCGgf7

? Today's the last day to apply to our Director of Government Grants role!

These trees—Cottonwoods, Mulberries, False Indigo, and Pears—have been growing for just one season, but the transformation is already visible. It’s the type of growth that makes you pause and reflect. In Colorado, here's what trees need to succeed: Earthworks, silvopasture, and water management systems to maximize water retention and soil health in these arid conditions. You can't just plant trees. You have to design for the entire ecosystems to thrive. At Metacarbon Farm, we’re seeing firsthand what’s possible when dryland restoration is done right. This land is exploding with life, and it’s only the beginning. It’s a testament to the power of dryland agroforestry and the impact of strategic earthworks in regions prone to drought. As we continue to monitor the progress, it’s exciting to envision how these ecosystems will not only enhance biodiversity but also sequester carbon, improve water retention, and create sustainable systems that future generations can rely on. We’re all about taking on the challenges of dryland restoration head-on and thanks to our partners at Boulder County Climate Innovation and Zero Foodprint, we were able to put this project into motion. In addition, as we continue to monitor the progress of our work, the Carbon Institute in California is funding data collection and analysis. Together, we’re not only studying the resilience and growth of these ecosystems but also exploring how they can contribute to local food production. This partnership enables us to dive deeper into regenerative practices that enhance both ecological health and food security. #DrylandRestoration #Agroecology #ClimateResilience #Silvopasture #WaterManagement #CarbonSequestration #RegenerativeAgriculture

Our team is growing - are you going to be part of it? We're hiring! "The Director of Government Grants will be responsible for managing and overseeing Zero Foodprint’s progress for all Federal and State Government grants, and actively managing up to 10 grants/projects at a time. This includes managing contracts, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and both financial and progress reporting. This role will work closely with Program Managers, Project Managers, field staff, and partners, reporting to the Director of Operations." See the full job description and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gC33Tk6c

Food and beverage concepts play a critical role in creating a sustainable food future. Next Tuesday, September 24, EatDenver is joined by panelists from across the food system to discuss: ?? How cross-sector leaders are approaching sustainability ?? How our food systems intersect with healthy soils, climate change, and biodiversity solutions ?? Actionable ways F&B concepts can be involved in systemic change on a local to national level Panelists: ?? Anthony Myint: Executive Director, Zero Foodprint ?? Carrie Shores: Executive Director, Same Cafe ?? Roberto Meza: Executive Director, East Denver Food Hub & Emerald Gardens ?? Karissa Isaacs, Director of Producer Resources, Superior Farms ?? Tom Dodd: Director of Sustainable Operations, Scraps Register to attend our FREE webinar at tinyurl.com/edsustain.

WATCH NOW: zerofoodprint.org/ted Why aren't restaurants part of the climate solution? This question inspired our Co-Founder Anthony Myint to go from opening buzzy pop-ups to pushing for a shift to regenerative farming practices in the food system. He explains how it didn't go the way he expected at first — and how restaurants are now teaming up with farmers and eaters alike to restore the climate while serving up delicious food. ?? Who do you think needs to see this TED talk? Tag them below! #ZeroFoodprint #CollectiveRegeneration #TEDTalk