Food waste is a $250 billion annual problem, and it's probably costing your company thousands. Find 10 tips to cut food waste in your company, and begin saving money while having a positive impact on the environment.

1. 10 TIPS TO
CUT FOOD WASTE
IN YOUR
COMPANY

2. MAYBE YOU DON’T KNOW IT,
BUT FOOD WASTE IS A $250
BILLION PROBLEM.

3. IT’S COSTING YOUR COMPANY
THOUSANDS EVERY YEAR.

4. FOOD THAT GOES TO THE
LANDFILL WASTES NATURAL
RESOURCES
AND CREATES
GREENHOUSE
GASES.

5. SO WE ASKED LEADERS TO
SHARE THEIR TIPS FOR
REDUCING
FOOD WASTE.
HERE’S WHAT
THEY SAID:

6. TIP #1
Buy shelf stable items (granola bars, animal
crackers, cheese & crackers, oatmeal, etc.)
in bulk and pre-packaged. This way there is
always a snack around when we need a little
extra boost, BUT there are not leftovers
to be thrown away.
Jamie Pritscher
nuphoriq

7. TIP #2
Have an efficient and strategic food
purchasing plan in place to reduce at the
source.
The Sustainability Co-Op

8. TIP #3
When planning food for an event, think in
terms of ounces per person. Plan 4-6 oz. of
protein, 3-4 of your starch, and 4 oz. of
veggies. This way you don’t have an
abundance of leftovers, and it’s better for
your waist-line.
Dan Joseph
Blue Plate Catering

9. TIP #4
Get rid of bottled or canned soda, and
install a soda fountain instead. Because we
use washable cups, we’ve reduced our can
and bottle waste considerably.
Kevin Walters
Tasty Catering

10. TIP #5
Have a “going off” box in the refrigerator,
with almost expired things, so they can be
used before a new one is opened.
Portia Odell
Australia-based sustainability expert

11. TIP #6
If you’re planning an event, pack extra
disposable containers. When the event is
over, distribute the leftovers to staff and
volunteers. (Just be sure to only distribute
food that has been held at a safe
temperature.)
Kevin Walters
Tasty Catering

12. TIP #7
Partner with an organization like Special E,
who will come to your event and take
leftover food, floral arrangements and other
supplies. They deliver the goods to shelters
and other places who will enjoy your
leftovers.
Dan Joseph
Blue Plate Catering

13. TIP #8
If you can’t avoid food waste, consider
composting. After a year, food waste turns
into beautiful soil.
Grace Hauser
Hauser Enterprises

14. TIP #9
To encourage composting, look at resources
like Compost Cab [which offers pick-up of
compostable materials].
Danielle Tergis
The Tergis Group

15. TIP #10
To learn more, turn to resources like the
EPA’s Food Waste Reduction & Prevention
tip sheet.
The Sustainability Co-Op

16. FOR MORE ON FOOD WASTE AND
WHAT COMPANIES ARE DOING
ABOUT IT, VISIT
WWW.CVDL.ORG/FOODWASTE