Best practices to reduce food waste
Country in which the innovation is available:
Germany
Name of the innovation:
Best practices to reduce food waste
Innovator:
United Against Waste e.V.
CRT Category:
Food; Staff Nudging
What is this innovation about?
United Against Waste e.V. is a coalition for the food industry with over 100 members that promotes practical strategies to reduce food waste. They provide tools, resources, and best practices that enable businesses to measure, monitor, and effectively minimize food waste. Through educational materials, workshops, and targeted strategies, the initiative empowers establishments to cut down on waste, fostering respect for food as a valuable resource.
What’s in it for a tourism SME?
United Against Waste offers practical resources and guidance to reduce food waste, translating into significant cost savings and enhanced sustainability. By implementing these practices, SMEs can improve resource efficiency, align with eco-conscious customer expectations, and strengthen their image as environmentally responsible establishments, thus gaining a competitive advantage.
Consider that:
Reducing food waste might require a significant involvement of human resources during measurement phases, but once processes are established, these practices require minimal investments and can improve profit margins and reduce disposal costs, offering tourism SMEs a practical way to improve both operational efficiency and environmental impact.
Keywords:
Food Waste; Best Practices; Measuring Waste; Practical Tools; Cost Savings.
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