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  • Meat in a Net Zero World Checklist

    Use this handy checklist to get you started on reducing the amount meat wasted within your business and contribute towards meeting your Net Zero targets.

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  • Meat in a Net Zero World Toolkit

    WRAP research shows that over 50,000 tonnes of meat is wasted by the UK Hospitality and Food Service sector every year. Wasted meat has a significant influence on margins, as well as impact on the planet. This makes reducing meat waste a key priority for businesses working towards Net Zero targets. This Guardians of Grub guide provides sector specific statistics and practical resources to educate and equip teams to reduce the volumes of meat wasted within their businesses. 

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  • Plate waste toolkit

    This toolkit provides guidance and inspiration for tackling plate waste in your business – Measure, Reduce & Engage

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  • BUSINESS CASE PRESENTATION

    The Business Case Presentation has been refreshed to help you make an even stronger case for reducing wasted food to senior management and key staff.

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  • STARTER GUIDE

    This guide will take you step-by-step through the principles of Target, Measure, Act and will give you all the basic information you need to reduce food waste.

     

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  • 6 WAYS TO SAVE FOOD POSTER

    A great addition to a food business’s noticeboard, the poster can be a reminder to staff of the importance the business places on food thrown away, and shows them how they can help.

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  • Bin Labels

    Download the labels to add to your four food waste buckets.

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  • 7 DAY TRACKING SHEET

    Helps food businesses to easily monitor and measure food thrown away over a 7 day period.

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  • FOOD TRACKING CALCULATOR

    Automatically calculates what the food thrown away is costing you and shows what savings your business could make.

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  • TRACKING CALCULATOR GUIDE

    Will get you up and running with using the food tracking calculator.

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  • SUMMARY CHECKLIST

    A handy way of ticking off your progress on the necessary actions to prevent food from being thrown away.

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  • Food Waste Reduction Action Plan

    Find inspiration and tips on how to reduce wasted food in 6 Ways to Save Food and Case Studies. Speak to your team to generate ideas and record the actions in this Food Waste Reduction Action Plan.

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  • Menu Planning Guide

    Smart menu planning can help increase efficiency and reduce wasted food. The Menu Planning Slides will guide you through how to get the most our of your recipes whilst helping to protect your profits.

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  • FOOD WASTE FAQS

    Any questions? Check out the FAQs document.

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  • Template Food Waste Reduction Policy / Standard Operating Procedures

    We’ve made it easy for you to make taking a stand against wasted food part of your business. Use the wording in this template to create your own Food Waste Reduction Action Policy / Standard Operating Procedures. Share it with your team and get their feedback.

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  • Stock Control Sheet

    A stock control sheet to help co-ordinate stock checks and purchasing.

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  • ‘Feed the bottom line not the bin’ blog copy

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  • Guardians of Grub Partner Blog Copy

    Help others find out about how to reduce costs with Guardians of Grub by sharing this blog with your network.

     

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  • Partner Roles Pack

    This pack will explain how Partners – whether you’re a HaFS business, industry partner or an individual – can support the Guardians of Grub and make a vital difference.

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  • CAMPAIGN GUIDE

    A guide to the overall campaign to galvanise the entire Hospitality and Food Service industry.

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  • How to get involved – Industry Partner

    Are you an industry partner in the Hospitality and Food Services sector? Download this to find out how you can rise up against wasted food today with our simple checklist.

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  • How to get involved – Operator

    Are you a business owner or employed in the sector? Take a look at how you can get involved in the rise up against wasted food today.

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  • Badge of Honour

    As Guardians, we are proud to be the protectors and preservers of food. This badge of honour enables partners to pledge their allegiance to the campaign.

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  • Rallying Cry Social Films

    Want to let your community know about the campaign and your involvement? Here are some social films and post copy you can use for customer and industry facing channels.

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  • DIGITAL BANNERS

    Here is a collection of banners that you can place across your website in a range of sizes and designs.

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  • EMAIL SIGNATURE

    Let everyone know that you are a Guardian of Grub by using the campaign email signature.

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  • POSTERS

    Place the posters where your staff will see them to remind them of what it means to be a Guardian of Grub, for example in kitchens, staff rooms and changing rooms.

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  • Posters – Editable Files

    Here are the editable design files for the Hero and Portrait poster images.

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  • CAMPAIGN VIDEO

    The campaign video tells the story of the Guardians of Grub, who we are and what our mission is – to fight for food. Great for sharing on social and in presentations.

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  • LONG & SHORT CAMPAIGN COPY

    Spread the word about the Guardians of Grub far and wide. The copy summarises the campaign and describes why it’s so crucial to keep food out of the bin.

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  • CAMPAIGN SOCIAL MEDIA COPY

    Social media is one of the best ways to circulate the campaign. We’ve drafted some social posts and images to help you get the message out across your channels.

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  • LONG & SHORT TOOLS & RESOURCES COPY

    Share what Guardians of Grub tools and resources you and your network can use. This copy is perfect for you to make a blog post or newsletter with to spread the word.

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  • TOOLS & RESOURCES SOCIAL MEDIA COPY

    Share what Guardians of Grub tools and resources you and your network can use on your social media.

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