Managing food waste in schools during COVID-19: a collective effort
This article highlights the roles and responsibilities of school boards, meal supervisors and students in combating food waste in schools.
Richard Harland
13 ways kitchen staff and caterers can combat food waste in schools during COVID-19
This article shares 13 ways kitchen staff and caterers can set up COVID-19 protocols and combat food waste in schools.
The role of students in combating food waste in schools
Simple solutions where school boards, catering managers and student bodies work together can help cut down on food waste. Here’s how:
3 steps schools can take for reducing food waste
While finding a solution to the food waste problem that accounts for students might seem daunting, schools can still combat food waste by being innovative.
New food waste realities of restaurants owing to COVID-19
Curbing food waste is likely to be challenging as restaurants grapple with serving customers during the pandemic. However, there are opportunities as well:
7 technologies to implement for tackling food waste in the supply chain
New technologies are being developed worldwide that can play a crucial role in reducing food waste across all stages of the supply chain. Let’s have a look:
Effect on local food waste collection during lockdown: An overview
Since the beginning of the lockdown in the UK in March, the waste industry has been impacted significantly despite the sector receiving key worker status. According to a survey by ADEPT, 90% of Household Waste Recycling Centres shut down within the initial few weeks, while overall municipal waste increased by 20%, and commercial and industrial … Read more
9 impressive innovative technologies to combat food waste and single use plastic waste
Food waste is a fact of life and a serious issue across the supply chain. From agricultural production to consumption – there is not one stage where food is not wasted. According to the FAO, 1.6 billion tonnes of food produced for human consumption is wasted each year globally. It is not surprising to see … Read more
Six food waste management strategies for food producers to apply effectively
Food producers have a significant role to play in ensuring the food produced is optimally used. We share six food waste management strategies they must consider adopting.
Five ways grocers can move towards zero food waste
The food industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, with a turnover of £76.7bn. Here are some ideas that grocers can take up to manage their food waste efficiently.
