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Turning Waste into Opportunity

Why reducing food waste is one of the most profitable sustainability decisions a business or household can make — and how regulation is accelerating action worldwide.

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The financial and regulatory landscape changing everything

about this module
There's a trillion-dollar business opportunity hiding inside the world's food bins.

This module flips the narrative from crisis to opportunity - exploring the financial upside of food waste reduction, the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape across Europe, the US and Asia, and how smart businesses and individuals are positioning themselves ahead of the curve.
What you'll walk away with
Understand the financial case for food waste reduction at household and business scale
Navigate the key regulations and targets shaping industry — EU, US and Asia
Identify investment and career opportunities in the food waste reduction space
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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