Spring 2020 participants in the World Wildlife Fund's Citizen Scientist program will be performing a food waste audit in a local elementary school. An estimated 30-40% of food is wasted in America, while more than 41 million Americans face hunger, including nearly 13 million children. At the same time, wasting food wastes water, energy and wildlife habitat. This can no longer be acceptable.

The City of Houston Mayor's Youth Council provides high school students with opportunities to learn about city government, develop leadership skills, and bring awareness to issues that are important to Houston's youth.