1.Low average food waste
The measurement shows that the average daily food waste generated in 2021 by NCUE’s two school cafeterias was less than 0.025 tonnes (25kg). The average amount of food waste produced by each teacher and student was less than 3.55 grams.
2.Discouraging food waste
NCUE abides by the United Nations’ principle of avoiding food waste, asking teachers and students to “purchase food that you can finish but not more.” NCUE encourages the cafeterias to purchase ingredients from local farmers. This allows them to make the freshest, most delicious meals while also reducing the carbon footprints associated with transporting the ingredients.
 

Buffet-style meals made by our school cafeteria with local ingredients