The “Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste” Practical Guide
This guide will walk you through seven steps for measuring food loss and waste (FLW) within your business, institution or organization and identify opportunities to start saving. Use our Business Cost Calculator to assess your FLW, get inspired by our partners in the case studies, and take action!
Use our checklist to track your progress and easily access the most appropriate section.
Case Studies
Bimbo Canada
Integrated Food Loss & Waste Assessment at Bakeries - How Bimbo Canada saves a lot of dough at its production facilities
San Diego Food System Alliance
Food waste measurement and consumer education in households: Save the Food, San Diego! EcoChallenge
Recycle Leaders, Loop Closing and Soilful, Washington, DC
Food First: A Replicable Model in Washington, DC for Engaging Ward 7 and 8 Residents in Taking Action on Sustainability
CEDO Centro Intercultural para el Estudio del Desarrollo de Desiertos y Océanos
Monitoring bycatch in the blue swimming crab fishery, Puerto Peñasco-Puerto Lobos Biological Corridor, Sonora, Mexico
Central de Abasto – Mexico City (CEDA)
Understanding food loss and waste at the world’s largest market
Important Documents
Webinar: “Food Loss and Waste: Why and How it Matters To You?”
March 31, 2021
12:00 -1:30pm (EST)
Companies, countries, and other organizations are increasingly realizing the importance of reducing and preventing food loss and waste. In conjunction with the release of Version 2.0 of “Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste: A Practical Guide”, join us for a panel discussion on why this issue is more relevant than ever. Presenters from across the food supply chain in Canada, Mexico and the United States share their experiences in tackling food loss and waste and answer your questions.
