We're about 3 weeks into the plate waste project. I thought I would give a bit of an update from my perspective. First I'd like to thank Simon, Emma and the classes who have tolerated and helped us as we collect the waste and weigh specials before they go out. The high level result is … Continue reading Plate Waste Update
Category: Discussion Papers and Case Studies
What you learn scraping plates
As part of the University of Guelph sustainable restaurant project (UGSRP), we are looking at plate waste in restaurants. We have just started and this is definitely going to be much more interesting than I expected. We will be gathering data in PJ’s, our student learning restaurant, over the next two semesters. While reducing … Continue reading What you learn scraping plates
Plate Waste Day 1 Results
After a very exciting day in the kitchen last Thursday, we have results ! Covers:55 Sales: $640.20 Total Food out (kg): 26.38 Total Food waste (kg) : 2.4 kg Plate Waste=9.09% Tomorrow I am in the kitchen for day 2. I am hoping to get more average weights of the standard menu items that will … Continue reading Plate Waste Day 1 Results
Gearing up for Plate Waste Research
Thursday is the first official student run restaurant at PJ's in the Atrium. That being said, Mike, Bruce and I will be in the kitchen guarding our plate waste garbage can, taking photos of the dishes going out and weighing all the waste that comes back in the kitchen. This is the first time I … Continue reading Gearing up for Plate Waste Research
Bread Project
Bread_Project Click the link to read about the case study titled Bread: A business case for change in foodservice. Written by Bruce McAdams for LEAF!
Bread: A business case for change in foodservice
This report takes an in depth look at bread service in restaurants and banquet facilities from both operator and consumer points of views. The paper hopes to highlight how operators in these facilities can become more environmentally responsible, with as emphasis on food waste management. Read more here: Bread Project
University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project 