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Quantify Your Waste, Unlock Your Savings

How to put a precise financial figure on food waste  and calculate the savings hiding in your daily habits.

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Quantify the waste. Unlock the savings.

about this module
Behind every piece of wasted food is a very real financial loss.

This module teaches you to put precise numbers on your waste using the same methods professionals use - from food cost percentage to the true monetary value of a single kilo thrown away.

Includes a practical tool for calculating your own figures, and a clear introduction to the prevention processes used in commercial kitchens.
What you'll walk away with
Calculate food cost percentage using industry-standard methods
Quantify the exact financial value of food waste in your household or organisation
Interpret the key financial metrics that drive food waste reduction decisions
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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