Good Practice Compendium

WELCOME TO THE WASTE 2 WORTH GOOD PRACTICE COMPENDIUM!

Preventing food waste, adopting zero-waste practices, and implementing circular economies are key elements for Food SMEs and the hospitality industry on their path to environmental sustainability and long-term economic resilience and success.

ABOUT

This Compendium of 25 Good Practice case studies from the 4 participating countries can be a source of inspiration, as we show how others are achieving these goals. By compiling them together we aim to demonstrate that valuable efforts are being made to prevent and reduce food waste and that it not only benefits the environment, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, but can also have a positive impact on the financial performance of SMEs. By reducing the amount of food waste, these companies are saving on purchasing and disposal costs, improving their operational efficiency and enhancing their reputation as socially responsible businesses.

FOR WHO

The Waste 2 Worth Compendium serves as a unique training tool for educators and prospective food entrepreneurs to get a complete view of the trends, drivers and opportunities for food waste avoidance innovation and business survival in the food sector in Europe. It is an online interactive resource with additional learning links that provide a deeper self-guided learning opportunity to raise awareness and act as an inspiration.

It guides target groups into an integrated approach to addressing sustainable development education in the food sector by taking action through specific and contempory teaching improvements.
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Fondazione Luigi Clerici (FLC)

FLC

Fondazione Luigi Clerici (FLC) (Italy) is a private non-profit VET organization, established in 1972 which operates in Italy with its 30 branches by providing training services for people, companies and social organisations. Its aims are:  contributing to social and professional inclusion in the labour market and promoting training courses according to the current needs of the labour market. FLC has 7 VET centres in which it offers training courses for the catering sector and 2 VET centres in which it offers training courses for the Pastry and Bakery Sector.  Being aware of the huge amounts of food waste, which is being created in Italy and Europe, FLC aims at introducing knowledge and competences about food waste management within its training course. Therefore, W2W is of specific interest.

Sara Radaelli

Sara Radaelli

Key skills: She has experience in the management of European project and has knowledge with regards to the EU environment and its partner organizations. Furthermore, she is responsible for the Erasmus + Mobility Projects.

Nadia Glaeserer - European Project Manager

Key skills: She has experience in the management and implementation of national, international and European projects regarding education, lifelong learning and research. Furthermore, she has experience in designing, organizing and coordinating of training courses and in developing e-learning material for adult learners.

CDEA

CDEA has led the way in vocational training in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, since 1978 and delivers HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & HEALTH courses in three areas: in-service, initial and adult vocational training. Our broad range of courses brings them into daily contact with the business community which enables them to adapt to the ever-changing skill needs. CDEA aims to contribute to the continuous improvement and development of tourism and hospitality sectors by preparing and training the professionals of the future. 

As a VET provider CDEA recognizes the value of training future leaders in the food sector in their role as changemakers and we strongly encourage innovative thinking. Through the accomplishment of this project we will provide tailored support for four SMEs  partners, stakeholders & regional/agricultural agencies to increase awareness of the impact of the food waste on the environment and economy and on how we can better use food waste to create worth and economic gain.