Food Waste

29
Aug
2024

Implementing an Effective Food Waste Management System in Your Restaurant

Food waste is a significant issue in the restaurant industry, affecting both the environment and the bottom line. Implementing an effective food waste management system in your restaurant can help reduce waste, save money, and promote sustainability. At Central Waste, we have worked with numerous restaurants to help them develop and implement food waste management […]
31
Jul
2024

Managing Waste in the Restaurant Kitchen

Managing waste in the restaurant kitchen is a task that impacts both operational efficiency and the environmental footprint of your establishment. At Central Waste, we have years of experience helping restaurants streamline their waste management processes to save money and reduce their environmental impact. Here are some practical steps to effectively manage waste in your […]
15
Jan
2024

Strategies for Minimising Restaurant Food Waste

In our commitment to sustainable waste management, we aim to educate businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, to reduce their environmental impact. With the restaurant industry being a significant contributor to food waste in the UK, it’s essential to adopt strategies that minimise this waste, not just for environmental benefits but also for the efficiency […]
23
Jul
2023

The Food Waste Fiasco

Ever made a meal so big that the leftovers could feed you for a week? Or perhaps you’ve thrown away some fruits or veggies because they’ve gone off? If you’ve nodded to any of these, you’ve contributed to the growing problem of food waste. But don’t worry, we’re all guilty of it. However, it’s high […]
29
Jan
2021

Is COVID-19 Undoing Progress Made in Food Waste Reduction?

Before the pandemic, the UK was entering into a pretty dangerous situation in terms of food waste. It had been reported that £1.8 billion worth of takeaway food was discarded each year, and that takeaway establishments themselves were directly responsible for £1.4 billion of that. The good news, however, was that these statistics sparked a […]
15
Jan
2021

Table Scraps: Leftovers Account for One-Third of Hospitality Food Waste

Customers’ uneaten food accounts for 34% of food waste in the hospitality sector, according to a new academic study.   Recognising the impact of ‘plate waste’ on restaurant bottom lines, researchers from a university in New Zealand set out to find out why some customers don’t clean their plates.   Using a survey of 1,000 […]