From Waste to Action: Reducing Food Waste and Cutting Costs
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Location
Whistler Chamber of Commerce
4230 Gateway Drive Whistler
Fees/Admission
Members $15 | Future Members $20 (supporting the Whistler Chamber’s event hosting and management costs)
Contact Information
Jacquie McLean
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Description
Food waste isn’t just an environmental concern—it’s costing your business money. In British Columbia, food retailers and food service businesses lose an estimated $1.3 billion worth of food every year. Every item tossed out means lost revenue, increased disposal costs, and missed opportunities to maximize efficiency.
Join AWARE and the Whistler Chamber for an interactive, solutions-focused 2-hour workshop designed to help restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores take control of food waste.
Learn practical strategies to reduce waste, comply with Whistler’s Solid Waste By-Law, and unlock cost-saving opportunities that benefit both your bottom line and the planet!
Key takeaways:
✅ Organic waste separation requirements: What’s mandatory, how to stay compliant, and avoid costly mistakes.
✅ Best practices for reducing food waste: Proven strategies to cut waste, improve efficiency, and redistribute surplus food.
✅ Turning waste into revenue: Creative ways to repurpose food, sell close-to-expiry items, and lower disposal costs.
✅ Community support: Learn how AWARE can help your business at no cost.
What to expect:
- Interactive activities: Hands-on group challenges focusing on reducing food waste, improving efficiency, and proper organic waste separation.
- Peer learning and discussion: Share challenges, success stories, and practical solutions with fellow industry professionals.
- Actionable takeaways: Walk away with clear, practical steps to cut food waste and boost your bottom line.
Who should attend?
- Managers & decision-makers in food service and grocery retail.
- Individuals handling food purchasing, waste management, or food donations
- Chefs & kitchen staff looking to optimize food use and minimize waste.
Don’t let food waste eat into your profits - take action and register today!
About AWARE
The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) works with the community to deliver bold, inspiring, evidence-based solutions to the environmental issues that affect Whistler. Read more at awarewhistler.org
This workshop is part of AWARE’s From Waste to Action campaign, offering free ongoing support to Whistler businesses committed to reducing waste. Learn more at awarewhistler.orgCancellation Policy:
Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within five business days the first event, or non-attendance on the day. If you have registered and paid for an event or training, you will be automatically added to the attendance list. Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging by the Chamber.
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201-4230 Gateway Drive, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z8 – 6049325922 – chamber@whistlerchamber.com