Enter TABLE’s essay competition: Should food systems be more natural?
Would you like to win the chance for your work to be published on the TABLE website? TABLE is holding an essay competition that will launch on Monday, 19 February and close for submissions on Monday, 25 March at 23:59 GMT.
Your essay should be prompted by the following question: Should food systems be more natural?
For more details and submission information, please download the TABLE guidelines.
Prevent waste and hygiene poverty - New Beauty Bank collection point
A new Beauty Bank collection point for new, unused product donation to Oxford Food Hub will be launched in the Great Hall, Exams Schools.
Donate unused personal care and hygiene products to us directly via the drop point at Exam School. Every product you donate gets to the Oxford Food Hub and into the hands of someone who needs it.
Welcome donations:
- Soap
- Antibacterial soap and hand gel
- Period Products
- Nappies
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Shower Gel/Bubble bath
- Conditioner
- Flannels/Sponges
Audience: all staff/students can join in for Oxford Green Action Week and bring unused items (see list) to the Great Hall in Exam Schools (75-81 High Street, OX1 4BG, Oxford). Collection point in the staff room for Registry, Events and Facilities staff only.
- Offered by: Student Registry, Exam School
- Monday 19 February – Friday 23 February
*If you are interested in setting up a collection point in your building, please contact tara.prayag@admin.ox.ac.uk.
Try delicious plant-based food in Beyond Ordinary Cafes*
Vegan special – enjoy a hearty vegetable stew specially crafted by Steven Friend, the Oxford Head Compass chef, using surplus vegetables from the catering services across the University based on Compass’ Zero Waste initiative.
Oxford Mess – Indulge in an Oxford twist on the classic Eton Mess, made with surplus fruit.
*Served on 21 February in all Beyond Ordinary Cafes that serve hot meals.
Eat sustainably - Too Good to Go
Beyond Ordinary Cafes are taking part in the Too Good to Go scheme to reduce food waste.
Every day, unsold food from restaurants, grocery stores, cafés, and shops is offered at (much) reduced prices close to closing time. Otherwise, this food goes to waste simply because it was not sold in time. The Too Good to Go app supports the reduction of food waste and allows you to skip cooking and enjoy a great dinner at a great price. Simply go into the app before heading home, pick an offer and get yourself a surprise package of food.
On 22 February, there will be an opportunity to meet and talk with reps of the Too Good to Go operation in Oxford at Andrew Wiles Building and Holder Cafe.
Which Beyond Ordinary cafes offer Too Good to Go bags?
Depending on the amount of surplus food, you can find bags from:
- Andrew Wiles
- Biochemistry
- Tulip Cafe
- Wellcome Trust Cafe
- Norham Gardens Cafe
- Manor Road
- University Club
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