Introduction to Waste Reduction Workshop

Please note – registration for this event is only available for new and existing food and drink manufacturers based in Wales, not for related organisations, consultants or students.

Who should attend? 

This workshop is suitable for SMEs looking to better understand waste within their organisation, improve resource efficiency, support sustainability goals or explore opportunities for process improvement.  No previous experience or specialist knowledge is required. 

Introduction to Waste Reduction Workshop

Waste is present in every business, whether it’s materials, time, energy or resources. Understanding where waste occurs and why it happens is often the first step towards improving efficiency and reducing unnecessary costs. 

This introductory workshop is designed for SMEs looking to better understand waste within their operations and identify opportunities for improvement. Through presentations, discussions and interactive exercises, delegates will learn practical tools and techniques to recognise waste, gather useful data and take the first steps towards reducing inefficiencies. 

The workshop also introduces a “WASTE” framework, which provides a structured approach to understanding, identifying and improving waste within business processes. 

Topics covered include: 

• Understanding waste and its impact on business performance
• Recognising the hidden costs of waste
• Introduction to our WASTE Framework
• Identifying waste within business processes
• Waste mapping techniques
• Collecting, analysing and using waste data
• Developing simple actions for improvement

Learning outcomes  

By the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• Understand different types of waste and where they occur
• Be familiar with the principles of our WASTE framework
• Gain experience of simple waste identification and mapping techniques
• Understand how waste data can support improvement activities
• Identify potential opportunities to reduce waste within their own organisation

This is an interactive workshop held at ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre. Any queries about this event, please email zero2five@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

Attendance costs

Depending on your company size and eligibility, attendance at these workshops can be partially or fully funded.

The cost for each delegate attending the workshop will vary depending on the size of the company they work for. This is determined by Welsh Government funding regulations.

In the workshop registration form, you will be asked to provide company Subsidy Control information for the past three years and confirm the size of your company. Please refer to your finance business team to ensure this information is accurate as it may be subject to audit. 

To read more about Subsidy Control, click here.

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If you would like to discuss more detailed or bespoke training needs for your business, please contact us via zero2five@cardiffmet.ac.uk for further information.