adding up the steps to a zero waste kitchen

Adding Up the Steps to a Zero Waste Kitchen

Today’s Objectives

Define what zero waste means in today’s foodservice industry

Discuss how to get startedExplore challenges related to equipment and

dealing with municipalitiesExplain the importance of setting goals and

measuring outcomes in this processAnswer your questions

Meet Our Panelists

Sissy BurkhartCleaning

Operations Manager, Pittsburgh

PiratesChicago

Christy CookSr. Manager, Sustainability Field Support

Sodexo

Andrew Shakman

President & CEO

LeanPath, Inc.

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Defining Zero Waste

Zero waste is an evolving thought

Prevailing thought is that perfect is not possible, so get as close as you can

That’s a very limited way of thinking

To achieve zero waste divert as much of an operation’s waste as possible and turn the rest to its highest and best use.

Follow the EPA waste hierarchy

What Zero Waste Means

Operators’ PerspectivesZero should mean zeroManage waste holisticallyUse the EPA’s waste hierarchy as your guideStart with source reductionYour means can’t justify wasteful actions

Zero Waste: Getting Started

Outline what you are doing and whyUnderstand your local landscapeMeasure where you are and set goalsCommunicate: explain why you are doing

something and getting the team to do what you want becomes easier

Identify and eliminate waste blind spots

Zero Waste: Getting Started

The Pirates’ Perspective• Take a holistic

approach with the understanding it will evolve

• Start by examining purchasing

• Partner with vendors

Zero Waste: Getting Started

Sodexo’s PerspectiveUnderstand the objectiveResearch the resources

available to youExplain what you are

doing and its importanceSet some goals and get

startedCommit to the process

How to Reduce Waste

Make sure you have the necessary infrastructure

Identify someone to champion the cause

Start with simple steps and build from there

It’s a shared responsibility, so get everyone involved

Examples of Waste Reduction Efforts

The Pirates: Making Waste Walk the Plank! Starts with a commitment

from the topReusable items for

employeesSorting center in the

ballpark for composting and recycling

Use a trash compactor for recyclables

Zeroing in on Management’s Support

Process works best when it starts from the top down

Identify key leaders in management to help carry the message and its importance at the highest levels

Find other waste management champions Started with low-hanging fruit and blossomed

from there

Zeroing in on Common Misperceptions

Situational awareness is keyDon’t forget the potential impact equipment

such as pulpers and disposers can haveThis work does not end at the kitchen doorCulture + philosophy + behavior +

equipment = The Winning Equation!

Sissy’s Three Lessons Learned

1. It’s all about the people

2. Communication is key

3. Beware of greenwashing

Lessons Learned

Overcoming Obstacles

The ability to compost and recycle varies greatly by region

Make sustainability part of your operation’s core beliefs

Once everyone sees the impact, the partnership becomes stronger and you can do more.

Zeroing in on Infrastructure

Learn about the local rules and regulations and resources available

Composting can be complicated

Understand when it’s appropriate to invest in specific solutions

Involves a lot of trial and error

Green Building Alliance, other organizations can be a good resource

Equipment and Zero Waste Kitchens

Role disposers and pulpers can play in achieving zero waste

Where do digesters and dehydrators and digesters fit in to the equation? Grind to energy?

On the horizon: paying for other food waste?Protect staff by keeping work areas clean,

providing appropriate tools and keeping them focused on the task at hand

Employee Involvement in Achieving Zero Waste

Continuous trainingCommunicate how their actions impact the

planetMeasuring and goal setting is importantConsistent implementation of processes and

use of equipmentReview results and assess performanceHave lots of conversations and people telling

the story

Questions from the Audience

Closing Thoughts

Know what you want to achieveThis is new terrain, so be curious and learnIt is a mistake not to measure.Broaden your horizons by engaging with

suppliers, employees and anyone else you think of

It’s a direction not a destination

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