We all know there is no shortage of coffee in Melbourne, but with an abundance of anything there is always some kind of waste product that has to be dealt with. Coffee grounds are great to be used for home composting and are perfect for food waste recycling programs (which are ultimately made into a
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Did you know that it is estimated that up to 50% of edible food produced globally does not reach your plate? While there are many reasons as to why so much food is wasted, one aspect that has perhaps not been addressed too much is the connection between food packaging and food waste. To encourage companies
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Working in a commercial kitchen can be extremely busy and often chaotic – things like keeping track of how much food you are actually wasting can be really difficult. However, food waste is a very important aspect to understand both from a business point of view and a sustainability stance. The ‘Wise up on Waste’
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In Australia we have most likely heard the term ‘Waste Hierarchy’ which focuses on the aspects ‘Avoid’, ‘Reuse’, Recycle’. While this is great as a guide for waste management practices when it comes to food waste I feel like it almost needs to be addressed separately and more specifically. Food Waste or Food Recovery The
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KS Environmental offers efficient and reliable collections for your food waste through our food organics recycling programmes. The organic material collected is sent to a recycling facility where it is processed either by in vessel composting or windrow composting. Below is an infographic of what happens to your food waste after it is collected through
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Food waste in the hospitality industry is an issue for any café or restaurant. Wasting food has environmental impacts, is largely unnecessary and of course costs businesses money. In this article we will look into how the way you store your food can help you avoid wasting food. Of course safe food storage also goes
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One of the best ways to reduce food waste in households is by proper planning and organisation of your meals and kitchen. The way you shop can make a huge impact on the amount of food waste you are ultimately left with. Check out these tips on how to shop cost effectively and reduce food
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In Victoria alone we throw out approximately $4 billion worth of food each year, of this a large component undoubtedly comes from the hospitality industry. Unfortunately at this stage In Australia we do not have accurate figures available for the cost and volumes of food waste produced in this industry. But if we use Britain
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According to research conducted by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (2023), Australians waste approximately 7.6 million tonnes of food annually, costing the economy around $36.6 billion. For the average household, this amounts to an estimated $2,000 to $2,500 worth of food thrown away each year (OzHarvest, 2023). While smarter choices
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