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How to Set Up a Food Waste Monitoring System

A practical introduction to food waste monitoring, from what you discard and why to building systems and cross‑team habits that turn insights into lasting reduction.

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Build a monitoring system that actually stops food waste

about this module
This opening module gives you everything you need to start measuring food waste with precision and purpose.

You'll move from understanding what's actually ending up in your bins, to identifying which food categories are driving the biggest losses, to designing a monitoring system that fits your operation — whether you're running a single site or a multi-location business.

By the time you finish, you'll have a clear framework for turning raw waste data into meaningful action, and the tools to bring every department along with you.
What you'll walk away with
Understand how to monitor food waste effectively — what to measure, when to and how
Identify the key food categories being wasted across your operation
Turn data into decisive action and build cross-departmental collaboration
Meet the instructor

Benjamin Lephilibert

Ben Lephilibert is a leading expert in food waste prevention and the Founder & CEO of LightBlue, a UN-awarded technology and consultancy firm.

He is also the co-founder of The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification and the designer of the award-winning FIT Food Waste Monitoring Technology, widely used by hospitality and food service operators.

Recognized among the Top 30 in Environmental Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism (2021) by the International Hospitality Institute, Ben brings deep industry expertise and real-world experience to every lesson.

With over 5,000 professionals trained and more than 500 projects delivered across 30+ countries, he has dedicated his career to helping businesses reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, and generate measurable sustainability impact.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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