- 1. Introduction to a Zero Waste Foodservice OperationBiorenew
and Zero Waste Systems Providing green solutions and support
,whilst turning waste into a resource and revenue! Biorenew
Copyright 2013
2. Our Philosophy at Bio Renew We at Biorenew want to continue
to pack your food in Natural Packaging. At Biorenew we want the
packaging to be natural and turned into a resource, not end up in
the landfill. Packaging made from sunlight,CO2 and water is what we
offer to complement your great foods. We at Bio Renew are changing
the approach to Packaging and Waste! Biorenew Copyright 2013 3. Why
Keep Organic Material Out of the Landfill? The conversion of
plastic food packaging to biopackaging removes a significant
additional fraction from the waste stream which is discarded food.
When uneaten and wasted foods is discarded it is usually mixed with
plastics and being too costly to separate it is sent directly to
the landfill. In the landfill, organic waste breaks down under
anaerobic conditions producing methane which has twenty three (23)
times the greenhouse gas effect compared to carbon dioxide.
Biorenew Copyright 2013 4. Turn Waste into Revenues! Nature
operates according to a system of nutrients and metabolisms in
which there is no such thing as waste. All of the materials that
were defined as waste become a resource. A zero waste approach
increases the quality of the environment, increases revenues and
replenishes the eco-system while nourishing the supply chain.
Sustainability requires an organisation to continue to evolve and
protect itself from outside influences. In this way it can better
serve its community and customers while in pursuit of corporate
goals such as profit and sustainability. Sustainability not only
involves respecting our environment but fair treatment in the
production of goods and growing profits now and into the future.
Biorenew Copyright 2013 5. Biorenew is changing the way you will
think and act about packaging and waste Humans are the only species
on this planet that produces waste that cannot be reused or
assimilated back into the natural environment. We are the
innovators of new and existing practices and the inventors of new
packaging. All our packaging looks the same as existing
petrochemical products. In fact, its so good and completely natural
you could almost eat it! Biorenew Copyright 2013 6. The Approach
Change waste into a useful resource at your operation All
packaging, excess food, containers, napkins, desserts containers,
coffee cups and lids, condiment containers, juice and breakfast
items are to be made from a bio-based material All items, including
cardboard containers, are placed into the on-site composting unit
All discarded or used items will be placed through a one-step
patterned system to be composted on-site, then returned to earth as
fertiliser Biorenew Copyright 2013 7. Rough Estimated Waste Data
Paper / Cardboard 10% Other 9% Non-operation waste 3% Cups (plastic
and paper) 7% Post-consumer food 7% Prep Food 12% Unsold Food
>5% Ops Supplies 15% Paper and other items brought into the
store 19% Plastic including some PLA Items 14% Existing organic
material should be greater than 60% perfect for a journey to Zero
Waste!Biorenew Copyright 2013 8. Managing F&B Logistics Arena
to Deliver a Zero Waste Site for Foodservice Operations Review and
audit the existing operationsLeverage local and existing Supplier
Mgmt suppliersRedesign the operations, lower unit costs,
trainingOperating Environment Ins Assembly (PLA and (JIT)
cardboard)Outs (Food Waste packaging)Reduced landfill, carbon,
packaging and risk, Increased efficienciesF&B Zero Waste
support systems Biorenew Copyright 2013FertiliserLower carbon
footprintBetter EnvironmentBetter Economy Happier staff 9. Types of
Packaging Currently Used Foodservice operations usually have an
opportunity to adhere to the following practices when dealing with
packaging: Reduce: Quantity and components of packaging. Recycle:
Distribution packaging through third party collection. Reuse:
Distribution packaging if not food contaminated and compost.
Recover: Waste through litter patrols and third party
collection.Packaging Materials used by your operations include:
Cardboard standard Cardboard spoilt Paper - standard Paper and
aluminium packs Plastic Type 1 (PET/PLA) Plastic Type 5 (PP/PLA)
Plastic Type 6 (PS) PLA compost Biorenew Copyright 2013 10.
According to Keep Australia Beautiful Week Campaign Director, Lara
Shannon, Nationally over a third of the waste households throw away
is organic food and green waste, which could have instead been
avoided or composted, rather than sent to landfill where it
produces 23 times more greenhouse gases. Food waste also represents
over 25% of the total commercial/industrial waste and is the
highest contributor to landfill for this sector, so this
Australian-first initiative may provide us with some insights on
how to tackle this issue at a wider level. It also enables people
to dispose of waste responsibly outside the home and in an
environment where it has not been possible before. It is
commendable whenever a commercial business takes on the big
challenge of changing their infrastructure and practices in the
interest of the environment. It involves the buy-in of many people
from management, staff and suppliers right through to the customers
who ultimately will be making the choice of how they dispose of
their waste, Shannon added. Partner with
http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.au/Biorenew Copyright 2013 11.
What Does Zero Waste Mean for your Operation? Zero Waste is an
ideal and also an imperative that will become more pressing as our
usage of natural resources increases and the output of toxic and
destructive by-products increases and land diminishes for landfill
sites. It is the collection and capture on-site of all packaging
and left over food to be completely return to nature as fertiliser.
It also includes the excess paper and cardboard being used to
package the outer boxes. Biorenew Copyright 2013 12. Biorenew
Copyright 2013 13. Your operations system needs to be carefully
designed to: increase opportunistic reuse or materials made from
Biobased materials design materials with multiple life re-use
design materials that integrate with organic processes exercise a
duty of care for post use materials remove designed and perceived
obsolescence from products. provides incentives for producers and
users to recover materials provide better facilities to implement
material recovery emphasis waste prevention before disposal inform,
educate and inspire people to more ecological behaviour and is
ready for application now! Biorenew Copyright 2013 14. Zero Waste
Site As one of earths oldest processes, composting is the most
effective means of stabilising and converting biodegradable waste.
The rich byproduct is therefore safe and replenishes nature so that
it can sustain a growing population. If this process is implemented
properly, it will not only improve the environment and reduce
pollution, it can replace an expensive and hazardous waste stream
with a very valuable product. The compost can also serve as a new
and lucrative revenue stream. Biorenew Copyright 2013 15.
Definition of MaterialsBiorenew Copyright 2013 16. Biorenew
Copyright 2013 17. Waste Reduction Heat generated in the ZWCC
rapidly breaks down the food scraps. The volume reduction is
typically 80% or higher. After 24 hours of active composting, the
discharge doors are opened and the scraper pushes the compost out
as it rotates past the discharge door.Key Features Easy to operate
Rapid process reduces volume quickly Heavy-duty Stainless Steel
construction Minimal need for bulking agent if at all Short time
required for mixing/loading Insulated for cold weather operation
Thorough compost mixing Low energy costs to operateBiorenew
Copyright 2013 18. Drop the bag of waste including packaging into
the fully automated machine located in store from, 10 kilos a day
to 20 tons per dayBiorenew Copyright 2013 19. Biorenew Copyright
2013 20. Compost is similar to this but meatier and darkerBiorenew
Copyright 2013 21. The ZERO WASTE COMMERCIAL COMPOSTER ( ZWCC) The
ZWCC is designed specifically for on-site composting of food wastes
and bio-based materials, packaging & cardboard/paper. ZWCC is a
fully enclosed & automated composting vessel featuring power
mixing, compost aeration of all process air. It is a self contained
unit and is ideal for composting at each restaurant. We would look
to sell the compost at each restaurant. Biorenew Copyright 2013 22.
Over time, your operation waste can be used to produce much-needed
organic fertilisersBiorenew Copyright 2013 23. Your Waste Capture
can be better utilised to make better fertilisers than synthetic
super-phosphatesBiorenew Copyright 2013 24. Biorenew Copyright 2013
25. Your Operation will help farmers to grow!Biorenew Copyright
2013 26. Biorenew Copyright 2013 27. Biorenew Copyright 2013 28.
Biorenew Copyright 2013 29. Biorenew Copyright 2013 30. Eliminate
your packaging that is sent to the landfillBiorenew Copyright 2013
31. Biorenew Copyright 2013 32. Pulp the World! The Environment is
better looked after because of your OperationsBiorenew Copyright
2013 33. Contact Details Michael Webber 61 2 9420 4222 61 0433 100
022 [email protected] www.biorenew.com.auBiorenew Copyright
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