140 catering operators and chefs from throughout County Clare, Limerick City and County Limerick attended a workshop by award-winning Irish celebrity chef Kevin Thornton at Thomond Park Stadium last evening, Tuesday September 21st.
The ‘Less Food Waste More Profit Workshop’, which was hosted by the Limerick Clare Kerry Regional Waste Management Office (RWMO), featured guidance on the newly introduced Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations and how businesses can segregate waste more effectively and ensure compliance.
Kevin Thornton is the owner of Thornton's Restaurant in Dublin's city centre, which has received two Michelin stars. He is also the author of the book ‘Food for Life’ and has participated in numerous television and radio programmes.
Cllr Christy Curtin, Mayor of Clare commented “The food waste workshop was very informative for Clare businesses and Kevin Thornton gave a practical demonstration on how to make the best use of food, leaving little or no waste. Most businesses are now separating their food waste, which is subsequently converted into a useful compost product.”
“I am urging all Clare businesses to consider ways they can cut down on producing food waste and to comply with the new food waste regulations”, he added.
Joan Tarmey, Environmental Awareness Officer explained: “Businesses are finding that by keeping food waste to a minimum, not only are they diverting food waste away from landfill and reducing greenhouse gases, but they are also saving money. This makes good economic sense and is good news for our environment.”
Commenting on the workshop, Cllr Joe Arkins, Chairperson of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee said: “More and more customers are enquiring about the environmental credentials of businesses, and indeed businesses now see the importance of greening their business.”
The Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations require that commercial premises segregate and separately store all food waste arising on their premises for separate collection by an authorised waste collector. The regulations are designed to promote the segregation and beneficial use of food arising from the commercial sector and to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste going to landfill.”
The regulations, which came into force on 1st July 2010, apply to all businesses preparing food on their premises. Further information on the regulations is available from www.foodwaste.ie.
The ‘Less Food Waste More Profit Workshop’, which was hosted by the Limerick Clare Kerry Regional Waste Management Office (RWMO), featured guidance on the newly introduced Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations and how businesses can segregate waste more effectively and ensure compliance.
Kevin Thornton is the owner of Thornton's Restaurant in Dublin's city centre, which has received two Michelin stars. He is also the author of the book ‘Food for Life’ and has participated in numerous television and radio programmes.
Cllr Christy Curtin, Mayor of Clare commented “The food waste workshop was very informative for Clare businesses and Kevin Thornton gave a practical demonstration on how to make the best use of food, leaving little or no waste. Most businesses are now separating their food waste, which is subsequently converted into a useful compost product.”
“I am urging all Clare businesses to consider ways they can cut down on producing food waste and to comply with the new food waste regulations”, he added.
Joan Tarmey, Environmental Awareness Officer explained: “Businesses are finding that by keeping food waste to a minimum, not only are they diverting food waste away from landfill and reducing greenhouse gases, but they are also saving money. This makes good economic sense and is good news for our environment.”
Commenting on the workshop, Cllr Joe Arkins, Chairperson of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee said: “More and more customers are enquiring about the environmental credentials of businesses, and indeed businesses now see the importance of greening their business.”
The Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations require that commercial premises segregate and separately store all food waste arising on their premises for separate collection by an authorised waste collector. The regulations are designed to promote the segregation and beneficial use of food arising from the commercial sector and to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste going to landfill.”
The regulations, which came into force on 1st July 2010, apply to all businesses preparing food on their premises. Further information on the regulations is available from www.foodwaste.ie.
