Want to save on business costs while you save the environment? Waste minimisation is the way to go. We can help you work out your waste problems at no cost to members.
What in the World is a Waste Audit?
Waste audits are a method of measuring and recording the waste your business produces. It tracks the types and amount of waste you throw away, as well as its sources. Knowing where your waste comes from helps you better plan what your business needs, be more sustainable, and reduce overhead costs associated with storage of wasted food and disposal costs.
How Does a Waste Audit Work?
- Choose a timeframe: 1 day, 3 days, 1 week.
- Separate food waste into 4 categories: plate waste, prep waste, spoiled food, and surplus food
- Observe what you’re throwing away throughout the day.
- Weigh and record: write how much waste your business produced in each category at the end of the day.
- Plan solutions to poke out your pain points: our program managers can help you develop 2-3 quick fixes that can help you start wasting less food.
- Review to keep your business on track.
Sustainability superstars continue tracking their waste alongside their financial data, to develop win-win solutions.
Why a Waste Audit with BBP?
The Better Business Partnership is committed to achieving sustainable waste management and Net Zero across our communities’ businesses. To encourage our members on their sustainable waste journey, we provide FREE waste audits to help you cut waste and save money.
If you’re eligible for a waste minimisation grant or rebate, we’ll also help you apply! Receive up to $50,000 of 50% of the capital cost for equipment like organic waste dehydrators, food waste monitoring equipment, source separation bins and trolleys.
As the New South Wales Environmental Protection Agency rolls out its statewide Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) mandates, businesses will need to implement a source separated FOGO waste collection service. BBP can help you plan your waste strategy and find a waste provider that suits the needs of your business.
Check when your business needs to comply with the mandates here: FOGO Calculator
Interested? Nominate your business below for a free waste audit. You’ll undertake a quick consultation to become a Better Business Partnership member, then dive right into planning your audit.
What Next?
1. Book a meeting with your local BBP Program Manager to find out more about your waste management and how we can help.
2. After the initial meeting, you’ll receive a food waste audit plan.
3. We’ll help you conduct your food waste audit over your chosen time period.
4. We’ll help you develop solutions that match your time, resources and budget.
