how to cut down on food waste
Step 1: Measure your food waste
For a trial period, e.g. a week, start collecting food waste in three separate bins (one each for preparation, spoilage and plate waste), where appropriate, to understand where and why this waste arises. Weigh them daily to find out where the most food waste is being generated.
Step 2: Develop an action plan to reduce food waste using the data collected, with targets, timescales and responsibilities.
Your action plan should include;
1. Preventing spoilage
Review stock management and food delivery processes for food items with a short shelf life. Ensure stock is rotated as new deliveries come in (first in, first out).