Waste Aware
Minimising waste and maximising impact by reducing, reusing and recycling.
Waste Minimisation
Waste minimisation extends to every stage of our operations—from what we purchase to what we serve. If not managed properly, waste adds up, and can have a long-term impact on the environment. That’s why environmentally responsible waste management practices—reducing, reusing, recycling and composting—are standard procedure at thousands of our locations every day. This include plate waste. Raising awareness of portion sizes and serving customers the appropriate amount of food that they intend to eat in order to reduce waste on the plates.
Our focus on waste minimisation enables us to reduce our environmental impact and decrease the overall cost of waste disposal for our clients. Whether it’s efficient planning for exactly the right amount of food to purchase or recycling and composting waste, we minimize our environmental footprint and demonstrate our commitment to sustainability.
Spoilage
We use methods to ensure that we are utilising as much of our ordered produce as possible. This includes:
1. Utilising the whole animal or vegetable product
2. Using pickling, vacuum packing and preserving techniques to extend the life of the fresh produce
3. Ordering the right amount of produce at the right time for forecasted production
4. Using sealed glass jars and Tupperware to store foods before chilling to avoid degradation whilst cooling.
Production Waste
We are reducing our production waste by ordering fresh produce in smaller batches and cooking it as late as possible. We are also cooking smaller batches overall to reduce the amount of food leftover. Finally, we are following the cooking methods of our recipes carefully to avoid burning or overcooking foods which consequently have to be destroyed.
Responsible Sourcing
We are focused on finding ways to buy more local, seasonal and responsibly raised, grown and sourced products. This approach to purchasing strengthens local and global economies, improves the health and wellbeing of people and animals.
Why not try some of the ways that we are being Waste Aware when you’re cooking at home?
