Food Waste Solutions for Businesses: Reduce, Donate, and Divert
Food waste in businesses is a critical environmental issue, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and wasting valuable resources.
At CET, we partner with businesses to implement EPA-recommended strategies to donate edible food, reduce waste, recover resources, and divert from landfills—helping you operate sustainably and efficiently.
40% of food grown in the US goes uneaten.
Our team provides practical guidance and designs customized programs to stop food waste before it begins. Our solutions align with your operational goals.
1 of 7 Americans is food insecure.
We help form partnerships to donate excess food, ensuring it reaches those in need. This approach maximizes social impact and reduces environmental waste in a way that fits your organization.
Food waste accounted for 21.6% of total municipal solid waste in the US.
We support the setup of composting, animal feed programs, and partnerships with anaerobic digesters to divert waste. Each method contributes to a circular economy and supports measurable environmental and economic benefits.
Our Impact & Approach to Reducing Food Waste
Since its inception, CET has helped countless organizations divert millions of pounds of food waste from landfills, reducing environmental impact and supporting communities. Our results-driven approach combines data-backed strategies with hands-on support to achieve measurable reductions in wasted food.
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Consulting Services: Our team works closely with your organization to assess your current food waste practices and identify areas for improvement
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Training & Resources: We offer training programs, workshops, and toolkits to help your staff understand best practices in food waste reduction.
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Technical Assistance: CET guides you through each step of your food waste reduction journey; from logistical planning to implementation.
Designed for businesses and institutions of all sizes to reduce food waste
Our solutions are tailored to fit the unique needs of food service operations, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, cities, and more.
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Real Stories, Real Impact
The results are undeniable. Businesses that partner with CET typically see a 30% reduction in wasted food, translating to stronger community impact.
Not only that, but with our no-cost assistance 9 out of 10 businesses experience cost neutrality or cost savings after implementing wasted food solutions.
