
Virtual/Instructor-led training
Zero Waste Cooking:
Strategies for Reducing Food Waste and Sourcing Sustainable Ingredients
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Introduction
In today’s world, the way we produce and consume food has significant environmental impacts. From greenhouse gas emissions to deforestation to water pollution, our food system is a major contributor to global environmental problems. One way we can reduce our impact is by embracing zero-waste cooking, a practice that aims to minimize food waste and choose sustainable ingredients.
In this workshop, we will explore the benefits of zero-waste cooking and provide practical strategies for reducing food waste and sourcing sustainable ingredients. We will also share recipes and techniques for using every part of an ingredient and preserving food, as well as ideas for making your own pantry staples.
Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, we hope you will leave this workshop with new ideas and inspiration for incorporating zero-waste cooking into your daily life.
Details
- Presentation Length: 60-min / 90-mins / Half Day
- Participant Numbers: 15-500+
- Virtual and In-person options available
- Sessions can be recorded for internal use
- Onsite training available globally: North & South America, EMEIA, APAC, LATAM
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Malay.
- Definition of zero waste cooking and its environmental benefits
- Strategies for Reducing Food Waste
- Meal planning and grocery shopping strategies to reduce food waste
- Creative ways to use up leftovers and scraps
- Tips for storing food to reduce spoilage
- Choosing Sustainable Ingredients – How to reduce your carbon footprint by choosing plant-based and seasonal ingredients
- Tips for choosing sustainable and ethical ingredients, including locally-grown and organic options
- Eco-Friendly Kitchen Practices
- Strategies for reducing waste in the kitchen, such as using reusable containers and utensils
- Tips for composting food scraps and using compost in your cooking
- Zero Waste Cooking Techniques
- Creative ways to use every part of an ingredient, including using bones for broth and utilizing root-to-stem cooking techniques
- Tips for preserving food, such as pickling, fermenting, and dehydrating
- Ideas for making your own pantry staples, such as nut milks and bread
- Zero Waste Meal Planning and Recipes
- Ideas for creating zero-waste meals and menus
- Hands-on cooking activities and demonstrations, including preparing a zero-waste meal as a group
- Resources for finding zero-waste recipes and inspiration
- Strategies for incorporating zero-waste cooking into daily life
- Next steps for further learning and action