Free Training Program to Reduce Food Waste

Join CET’s Training Program to Reduce Food Waste and gain the skills to implement impactful solutions in your community.

In this free program, you’ll learn how to conduct waste assessments, perform cost analysis, and connect with food processing partners to drive meaningful change.

Thanks to the ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund, we can now train organizations nationwide to deliver the same impactful waste solutions that have built our reputation—all at no cost!

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Become a champion for wasted food solutions

Who is this program for?

This training program is ideal for organizations ready to lead in wasted food reduction and environmental impact.

Specifically, it’s designed for:

Municipalities aiming to achieve food waste diversion or carbon emission reduction goals.

Climate and sustainability nonprofits working to drive impactful environmental solutions.

Economic development organizations that support underserved entrepreneurs in building sustainable businesses.

Businesses and entities within the waste reduction or sustainability sectors that recognize how these skills can strengthen their service offerings.

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ReFED Training Program

What You will Learn?

By joining this program, you’ll gain the essential skills, knowledge, and tools to confidently deliver technical assistance for food waste reduction along the EPA Wasted Food Scale.

Specifically, you will learn:

Perform Onsite Waste Assessments: Learn to identify specific areas where food waste can be minimized.

Empower Your Team: Educate and train employees to become active participants in waste reduction efforts.

Conduct Cost Analyses: Gain the ability to evaluate the financial impact of launching or growing food waste diversion programs.

Build Connections: Network with organics haulers and processors to enhance your organization’s waste management approach.

FAQs:

When is the training?

The training is scheduled for mid-January to March 2025.

Is the training really free?

Yes! This is funded by the ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund.

Is this training virtual or on-site?

Both! This training requires a virtual portion for all participants, and a selected cohort will move on to on-site sessions.

Where can I get more information?

You can contact us Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at (413) 586-7350 or send us an email at cet@cetonline.org.

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“CET works very hard to find the solutions that work for individual farmers, businesses, and folks in our community.” – George Krivda, USDA

We envision a world where resilient climate solutions are embraced. Our mission is to innovate, implement, and scale the environmental practices communities need to thrive.

CET’s Wasted Food Solutions

We serves as a catalyst, working to create a thriving marketplace for food waste diversion in commercial and institutional sectors. For over 20 years, we have led in food waste reduction and diversion, from establishing some of the first composting programs in the country to shaping effective public policies.

Today, our services extend across the U.S., offering program design, implementation, and consultation. Furthermore, better management of food waste is essential to addressing climate change, improving food security, and fostering economic growth. Learn more about CET’s approach to commercial waste solutions.

Lead the change in reducing food waste

Gain the tools and knowledge to drive food waste reduction in your community.

Together, we can create a lasting impact that benefits both the environment and the local economy.

You feel it: the urgency of the climate crisis growing every day!