Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic knowledge and relevant policies regarding food waste.
- Gain insights into potential food waste in the food and beverage industry, its causes, and management solutions.
- Familiarise yourself with strategies for food waste reduction.
- Plan and implement operational frameworks, processes, and guidelines for food waste management within companies.
About the course
With increasing global resource pressures, food waste management has become an urgent matter and an important aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices.
This one-hour online course allows you to learn at your own pace, providing practical strategies for food waste management. By understanding these strategies, you can not only reduce food waste but also decrease greenhouse gas emissions, alleviate environmental degradation, and work together towards a more sustainable future!
Course Outline
1. The current situation of food waste in Hong Kong:
• Overview of the current situation of food waste in Hong Kong and its impact
• Waste and good waste management strategies in Hong Kong and other cities
• Current situation and causes of food waste in the catering industry in Hong Kong
2. Framework and process for reducing and properly handling food waste:
• Types, causes, and response plans for pre-meal food waste
• Types, causes, and response plans for post-meal food waste
• Customer collaboration in reducing food waste and employee training
• How to develop operational frameworks, processes, and industry examples
3. How to address future challenges
• Challenges faced by the local food and beverage industry in managing food waste
• Responding to local waste charging policies and international trends
Programme Fee
HK$ 400
Duration
49 mins
Format
Video Learning
Language
Cantonese
Target Audience
Anyone interest in ESG essential knowledge
Certificate
Certificate of Accomplishment issued by HKPC Academy
Programme Trainer
Mr. Yuen Tak Chi (Allen)
- Registered Social Workers
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Policy and Administration
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Environment Bureau – Project Officer (Sustainable Development)
- Community Leap Limited – Executive Director
- Community Leap Limited – Food Grace – Project Manager
Allen is the Executive Director of the local green group Community Leap. He manages various projects, each aiming to tackle specific waste issues. These projects include “Food Grace” (food waste), “Woodrite” (upcycling social enterprise), “Vessel REPAIR” (E-waste), and “Community Green Academy” (professional environmental training).
Through offering professional training, Community Green Academy is committed to equipping business stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of various solid waste issues, improving operating procedures, and reducing carbon emissions, pollution and waste. The Academy strives to inspire the business community to foster sustainable development while doing business.