Earth Week From Peel to Plate
Circular Food Systems at Penn
This Earth Week panel brings together Penn Dining chefs, local food partners, campus growers, and researchers to explore how informed decisions around food can reduce waste, lower emissions, and build more resilient food systems. Panelists will share how Penn is closing the loop across the food lifecycle, from regional sourcing and plant‑forward cooking to composting and innovative research that turns food scraps into new materials.
Moderated by Regional Sustainability Coordinator, Elise Dudley. Guest Panelists Include:
- Chef Shazad Khan, Director of Culinary, Penn Dining
- Steven Green, Director of Operations, Penn Dining
- Emylee Fleshman, Program Coordinator, Penn Farm
- Colin Andersen, Outreach Specialist, The Common Market
- Yasaman Amirzehni, Graduate Researcher & Project Lead, DumoLab
Visit Penn Sustainability to learn more!