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Introduction to Sustainable Practices in Food Service 

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Introduction to Sustainable Practices in Food Service
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Overview

Duration

4 hours

Total fee

1,114

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

Introduction to Sustainable Practices in Food Service
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Introduction to Sustainable Practices in Food Service
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FutureLearn 
Highlights

  • Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate.
  • Identify ways that an individual can implement sustainable choices.
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Introduction to Sustainable Practices in Food Service
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  • On this course, you will look at general global sustainability concepts, issues, and concerns, before focusing on sustainability specifically within food service and what you can do to reduce your impact.
  • There are many different aspects of sustainability that affect us all. From climate change to carbon footprints, you will learn about the various environmental issues in general terms.
  • You will then hone in on sustainability in the food industry, delving into food waste, non-renewable energy consumption, and plastic pollution, among other topics. This will help you to discuss the decisions, actions, and reasons for implementing sustainability practices.
  • This course will guide you through the different ways that you can implement sustainable practices in both your personal life and in a food service organisation.
  • You will examine the circular economy, using a real-life example to demonstrate the practical ways that it can work. You will also discuss how a food service company could consider some key aspects of sustainability, alongside discussing the various challenges you might face.
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Introduction to Sustainable Practices in Food Service
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Introduction to Sustainable Practices in Foodservice

Welcome and an introduction to sustainability

Global sustainability concepts, issues and concerns

End of the Week

Why We Need To Change

Food service's response: a more sustainable approach

Food service's rationale for change

Test your knowledge and take the next steps

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