OBJECTIVE:

We turned food waste awareness into a fun and inspiring day of learning, creativity, and action! 

Highlights of the Day

• Educational Talks by Dr Chang Lee Sin and Ms Atiqah – sharing tips on meal planning, smart storage, and nutrition in the fight against food waste.
• Cooking Demonstration with Chef Fadzly – showcasing how surplus food can be transformed into delicious meals.
• Upcycling Workshop –participants created their own coffee body scrub using repurposed grounds.
• Interactive Game & Tasting Booths – learning to spot edible foods and tasting bites made from rescued ingredients.
• Lucky Draw Sessions – keeping the energy high throughout the day!

This event was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Satvinder Kaur A/P Nachatar Singh and organised by our final year Nutrition with Wellness students from the Faculty of Applied Science (FAS), UCSI University. Together, the team combined passion and knowledge to turn awareness into action! 

A big thank you to our partners Summit USJ, WWF-Malaysia, WaW (What A Waste), Majlis Perwakilan Penduduk Zon 3  Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya  (Subang Jaya City Council), Persatuan Kebun Komuniti USJ 14 (Community Garden), Komuniti Rukun Tetangga & Jawatankuasa Penduduk USJ 9 (USJ 9 Residence Association), and all who made this possible. 

Together, we’re one step closer to a healthier planet – bite by bite!