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Source: Second Harvest & VCM International 4 (2019)
Costs of wasted food e for an average foodservice business in British Columbia Profits. Costs of. wasted food. 7% of annual revenues Source: BC Ministry of Environment e
Our mission To help and inspire food businesses, consumers & decision-makers to see that food is too valuable to waste, supporting them to make wiser choices. 6
About Rethink2gether Our team Where Ben & Laure Vancouver Food Waste Experts Our clients We do Hospitality industry We support Consumers Governments 7 7
Why you should WOW (Work On Waste) Cost structure in the Canadian foodservice industry 29% Costs of eaten food Average revenue in Canada: $721,000 7% Costs of wasted food $ 50,000 per year for an average business 31% Wages 3% Costs of utilities (electricity, water ) 9% Rent 17% Other costs 4% Profits Source: Statistics Canada 2019 8
Why you should WOW (Work On Waste) More and more commitments! Goal 12.3: -50% food waste by 2030 2015 2016 Composting mandatory in Vancouver has measured food waste using technology 2017 Food Waste Target: -50% by 2025 2018 Zero Waste 2040 Aim: be a leading city in food waste prevention 2019 Food waste reduction program to all North American hotels 2020 Food waste prevention training for all sites 9
What is The PLEDGE on Food Waste? THIRD-PARTY AUDITED CERTIFICATION designed for hotels & restaurants Reduce costs Save food Expand your brand image Aligned with the United Nations SDGs Endorsed by leading organizations 10
How does it work? 7 key pillars Comprehensive framework 95 criteria - 70% compulsory Best practices 4 levels of certification 11
How does it work? Easy process. Explanations Guidance Tools 100% online. Application Audit 12
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Trusted by renowned actors Around the world Available in Canada from Sept 2020 e www.thepledgeonfoodwaste.org 14
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Key benefits Cut up to 5% in food cost per cover Shrink your environmental footprint Empower employees Demonstrate sustainable commitments 16
Get support to become certified! Contact the first accredited consultant in Canada www.thepledgeonfoodwaste.org/our-accredited-partners 17
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www.rethink2gether.coms Option 1: DIY. Use our free gifts, you ll start saving money 19
www.rethink2gether.coms Option 2: hire experts. Leverage industry best practices: knowledge is power! 20
Exclusive recovery offers Get certified From $2,999 Get certified + Food Waste Monitoring technology From $3,499 $1,000 off. 50% off. Valid until Oct 31, 2020 Valid for the first Canadian customer 100% ROI guarantee. 21
Want to learn more? Join our webinar on Sept 30 at 6 pm to learn from: The co-founder of The PLEDGE based in Thaïland The City of Vancouver s Zero Waste ambitions Free registration on our website! 22
Why you should WOW Cutting your expenses is the same as earning money 23
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Let s rethink food waste together! @rethink2gether info@rethink2gether.com 25 www.rethink2gether.com
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