An Evening With Environmental Activist Rob Greenfield

One of Rob's many endeavours is the creation of The Food Waste Fiasco, a campaign that strives to end food waste and hunger in the U.S. He has drove into more than two thousand dumpsters across America to demonstrate how nearly half of all food in the U.S. is wasted while 50 million (1 in 7) Americans are food insecure.

In 2009 Rob Greenfield was a loud, drunk, environmental nuisance focused on partying, women, money, and nice possessions. But then reality hit in 2011 and he woke up to the fact that all of his daily actions were causing environmental and social destruction around the world. Since then he’s worked diligently to transform his life to be of benefit and service to the earth, humanity, and all creatures. His extreme activism and adventures have reached millions around the globe through his TV show on Discovery Channel, his book, Dude Making a Difference, and international media including The New York Times, BBC, NPR, and Al Jazeera. He believes that all of us can leave the world a better place through simple positive changes in our daily lives. In today's environment it's easy to feel helpless and hopeless but Rob believes there's never been a better time to be the change for a more sustainable and just world and he's here to inspire you to join the movement.

The proceeds of the event will go towards http://fleetfarming.org

The event is cohosted by OLIO and 1% for the Planet, both recognizing sustainability as a foundation to their mission. OLIO is a free app connecting neighbours with each other and with local shops so surplus food and other items can be shared, not thrown away. 1% for the Planet is a global network of businesses, nonprofits and individuals working together for a healthy planet. They connect dollars with doers by linking businesses that contribute at least one percent of annual sales with high-impact environmental nonprofits.

The event with take place at the sustainably focused, healthy fast casual restaurant, Farmstand in Covent Garden. Farmstand is a UK premium, offline and online, multi-format, fast casual food company. They make healthy, sustainably sourced food and operate 12 Stands in London.

Event breakdown:

Doors open: 7pm

An introduction to OLIO, 1% for the Planet and Farmstand followed by Rob Greenfields speaking: 7.45pm

Q&A from: 8.30-9pm

Drinks and mingling: 9-10pm

Drinks will be for sale throughout the event and the venue closes at 11pm.