We are looking for local eating houses to join us to tackle food waste!
We are looking for restaurants, pubs, cafes and clubs to join us in a campaign to raise public awareness of food waste. Even if you already provide your diners with doggy bags, sign up and we’ll give you everything you need: containers, bags and promotional material so your customers will have everything they need to keep their leftovers safe on the way home.
The first step is a pilot study. Once we have enough registrants, the study will go over 6-8 weeks. We will then get feedback from each of our participants to look at how we can roll out the campaign across the region.
We know that many restaurants work to reduce their food waste, but we also know that around 25% of food that Australian restaurants purchase goes to landfill. A significant amount of that waste comes from plate leftovers. Food waste that goes to landfill produces extremely high and intense emissions over a very long period.
Many restaurants are reluctant to provide doggy bags for food safety or potential reputational reasons.However, it is perfectly legal under the Health Act. Research has also shown that many Australian diners are too shy or embarrassed to ask for a ‘doggy bag’.
Together we can change this.
What you'll give:
You'll be asked to participate in our quick survey at the end of the pilot study.
and what we'll give you:
( Besides some free publicity courtesy Gastronomy Northern Tasmania )
Food safety instructions
for all your customers
100% compostable
saftey sealed containers
100% recyclable carry bags
Window sticker
and posters
Our ‘Great2Go’ restaurant pack will provide you with everything you need: clear instructions for your diners on how keep their leftovers safe for consumption at home (after all, once it leaves your premises it is their responsibility) branded bags and biodegradable containers. It looks good. Your customers will feel good.
We'll also give you a window sticker and posters so you customers will know you care about food waste - and we will be promoting all our participating eating houses in our socials - so you'll be getting some FREE PUBLICITY.
Best of all that great food you have prepared with care and love will be eaten with all the love it deserves!