Businesses make a difference!
Studies show that reducing food waste can pay your business back at an average rate of 7 to 1.
Using food more efficiently helps everyone.
PCC's journey to sustainability
PCC is a leader in setting new sustainability standards.
Learn about their upcycling innovations.
Steps you can take to reduce your business's food waste
Buy more locally grown food
Think about what you buy, and who you buy it from.
Plan based on customer demand
Forecast and manage inventory.
Explore dynamic pricing models
Use pricing and markdown strategies to reduce food waste.
Embrace new distribution techniques
Use technology to monitor shelf life.
Design low-waste menus
Consider offerings that use up the entire product.
Track waste
Use data and new processes to stay informed.
Sell end-of-day product
Dynamic pricing options can help move goods.
Establish relationships
Get in touch with donation organizations.
Offer flexible portions
Discourage plate waste by reducing portion sizes.
Track waste
Monitor usage and use that data to plan menus.
Help at school
Give students flexibility and consider “share tables.”
Refine contracts
Update agreements to reduce waste.