As an organisation you can play a key role in shaping a food system that is good for people and our planet.

Reducing the amount of food we waste is crucial to tackle the climate emergency. Wasting food has a big carbon footprint, due to the amount of energy used for its production, manufacture, storage and, when wasted, unnecessary disposal. The impact is so great that if food waste were a country, it would have the third biggest carbon footprint after the USA and China!

While this statistic is for household waste your organisation can also make a big difference in Cambridge by establishing a sustainable and waste-free culture within your organisation. This should also include reducing reliance on single use packaging and improving recycling, for the benefit of the natural environment and the planet's resources .

Below we have provided a range of actions and resources to get you started on your organisation's sustainable food journey.

Actions your organisation could take

Reduce food waste from staff meetings.
Educate about and encourage a wasteless culture at the workplace and at home.
Provide onsite food waste recycling facilities.
Have a food waste reduction leader.
Reduce the use of disposables - get rid of the water cooler and create accessible refill stations.
Adopt a sustainable food policy.