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From Waste to Value: Redistribution, Upcycling & Composting

The complete toolkit for keeping food out of landfill — redistribution, composting, upcycling, and certifications.

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  • Resources

  • Assessment

When prevention isn't enough, redistribution and transformation become the heroes

about this module
This closing module brings everything together - practical solutions for what to do with food you couldn't prevent wasting.

You'll explore redistribution networks, composting approaches for every context, upcycling recipes that add menu value, and certifications - the global commitment framework that turns individual action into collective impact.

A full case study shows how one organisation used all of these tools together to achieve near-zero waste.
What you'll walk away with
Understand food redistribution networks and how to connect with them locally
Apply upcycling techniques that create value rather than just reduce cost
Apply certifications as a personal or professional commitment
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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