The problem
Waste is unmeasured, hiding cost and emissions.
The opportunity: Food and material waste tracking
Who it helps
- Cafes
- Restaurants
- Bakeries
- Caterers
- Retailers
What the research says
McKinsey & Company
The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring (2022)
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The solution
A simple logging routine with weekly insights and targets.
How it is implemented
- 01Set categories
- 02Install scales or checklist
- 03Log for 4 weeks
- 04Analyse
- 05Change prep and ordering
What it needs
- Scales or logging app
- Staff routine
- Weekly review
Want this implemented in your business?
No self-serve tool yet. We can scope and build it for your business on request.
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