• 18: Sustainable Sips and Green Bites

  • Jun 12 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
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18: Sustainable Sips and Green Bites

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  • In this episode, we explore the pressing issue of food waste within the food and beverage industry.*

    Join us for an insightful conversation as we uncover practical solutions and strategies to tackle food waste, enhance sustainability, and contribute to a greener future.

    Tune in to learn how businesses and individuals alike can play a part in reducing food waste and promoting sustainability in the food and beverage sector.

    In this episode, we discussed:

    • Understanding Food Waste: Breaking down the prevalent misconceptions and primary causes of food waste in the food and beverage industry, from production to consumption.
    • Economic Impacts: Exploring how better waste management and sustainable practices can lead to significant cost savings and economic benefits.
    • Innovative Practices: Highlighting successful examples and innovative approaches, such as using surplus bread in beverage production and reusing eggshells in manufacturing tiles.
    • Sustainability in Production: Discussing Crazy Gin's journey in optimising their production process to reduce waste and improve sustainability.
    • Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Emphasising the importance of cross-industry collaboration and transparency to advance sustainable practices and move towards net zero.
    Host:

    • Dr. Geoff Parkes, Associate Professor at Aston Business School
    Guest Speakers:

    • Bruce Nagra and Paramjit Nagra, Co-founders of Crazy Gin, a brand that blends British and Indian heritage, operating their distillery in Wolverhampton [www.crazyco.uk/].
    • Oliver Lloyd, Managing Director of Modus Food Waste and Recycling, with over a decade of experience in waste management, spanning various sectors including e-waste and food waste [www.moduswaste.co.uk/].
    Podcast Producer:

    • Ashmita Chitlangia, Marketing Manager, Aston University
    *This episode is part of our Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme and is produced by Aston University.
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