Saasha Celestial-One's Mission to Tackle Food Waste with OLIO
Last Year, or The Year Before, a group of about of the world's leading climate scientists came together and they said: let's take a look enough with the doom and gloom, let's try and figure out which solutions present us with the best chance, of course, correcting the climate crisis.
Imagine a world where perfectly good food doesn’t end up in the trash. Saasha Celestial-One is making that dream a reality with her revolutionary app, OLIO. In this episode of the Hippie Haven Podcast, host Callee chats with Saasha about how OLIO started from a simple idea and has blossomed into a powerful tool that saves thousands of food items every week.
They dive into the alarming global food waste crisis and discuss practical ways each of us can contribute to reducing waste in our homes and communities. Saasha explains how the OLIO app allows people to share surplus food with their neighbors, turning them into 'food waste heroes'. She also highlights the significant impact that reducing food waste can have on combating climate change, often more effectively than other commonly suggested solutions.
The conversation covers various features of the OLIO app, such as local community sharing and zero waste events, and explores the exciting expansion plans for OLIO in the US. With Saasha's passion and Callee's engaging questions, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to make a positive change.
Whether you're a sustainability enthusiast or just curious about how you can help reduce food waste, this episode offers valuable takeaways that can inspire you to join the fight against food waste in your community.