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Data to Action in Commercial Kitchen: Why monitoring Food Waste

An eye-opening overview of the stakes, benefits, and commercial advantages of monitoring Food Waste.

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Take control of what you can measure — and what you can change

about this module
This opening module lays the foundation for everything that follows: understanding why monitoring food waste isn't just good practice — it's the single most powerful lever you have for driving real, lasting change.

You'll explore the tools and frameworks used to track food waste effectively.You'll discover why the data you collect shapes the decisions you make.

By the time you finish, you'll see monitoring not as a burden, but as your competitive advantage. Because what gets measured, gets managed — and what gets managed, gets reduced.
What you'll walk away with
 Grasp why tracking food waste accurately is the starting point for any meaningful reduction strategy
Understand the key frameworks used to measure and categorise food waste at every stage of the supply chain
Identify the certifications and initiatives  that set the global standard for food waste accountability
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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