Module #1 Introduction to Food Waste Understanding the problem of food waste and its impact on the environment, economy, and society
Module #2 Global Food Waste Statistics Examining the shocking numbers behind food waste and its impact on food security
Module #3 Causes of Food Waste Exploring the root causes of food waste, from farm to table
Module #4 Food Waste in the Supply Chain Analyzing the role of producers, processors, distributors, and retailers in food waste generation
Module #5 Food Waste in the Home Identifying common practices that lead to food waste in households
Module #6 Food Storage and Handling Best practices for storing and handling food to reduce waste
Module #7 Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping Strategies for planning meals and shopping to reduce food waste
Module #8 Food Labeling and Date Codes Understanding food labeling and date codes to reduce confusion and waste
Module #9 Food Recovery and Redistribution Exploring innovative solutions for recovering surplus food and reducing waste
Module #10 Food Rescue Organizations Learn about organizations working to reduce food waste and feed those in need
Module #11 Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Turning food waste into valuable resources through composting and anaerobic digestion
Module #12 Food Waste Policy and Legislation Examining government policies and initiatives to reduce food waste
Module #13 Business Models for Reducing Food Waste Innovative business strategies for reducing food waste and increasing profitability
Module #14 Food Waste Reduction in the Hospitality Industry Strategies for reducing food waste in restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice establishments
Module #15 Food Waste Reduction in the Retail Industry Best practices for reducing food waste in supermarkets and grocery stores
Module #16 Engaging Consumers in Food Waste Reduction Effective ways to educate and mobilize consumers to reduce food waste
Module #17 Food Waste Reduction Technologies Exploring innovative technologies for reducing food waste, from farm to table
Module #18 Food Waste Measurement and Tracking Accurately measuring and tracking food waste to drive reduction efforts
Module #19 Food Waste Reduction in the Food Processing Industry Strategies for reducing food waste in food manufacturing and processing
Module #20 Food Waste Reduction in Agriculture Best practices for reducing food waste on farms and in agricultural supply chains
Module #21 Food Waste and Climate Change Understanding the relationship between food waste and greenhouse gas emissions
Module #22 Food Waste and Water Conservation The connection between food waste and water usage, and strategies for reduction
Module #23 Food Waste and Food Security The impact of food waste on global food security and strategies for improvement
Module #24 Case Studies in Food Waste Reduction Real-world examples of successful food waste reduction initiatives
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Reducing Food Waste career