From: VIMOSZ
At the Mülhofer Stift retirement home in Bayreuth, exemplary results have been achieved in reducing food waste. Under the leadership of kitchen manager Julia Kolb, the institution participated in a professional waste management coaching program in 2023, which resulted in nearly halving the amount of food waste. The initiative was prompted by the increasing amount of food waste generated in the kitchen, leading the management to seek professional assistance to solve the issue.
The process began with a detailed monitoring phase to identify the areas where the most waste was being produced. Based on the findings, several measures were implemented, including optimised portion sizes, revised recipes, and reorganised warehouse management. Additionally, the waste generated is no longer discarded, but repurposed as animal feed or fertiliser. As a result of the implemented changes, the amount of food waste was reduced by 48% annually—equivalent to approximately 12 tons of food—resulting in savings of nearly 60,000 euros.
According to Kolb, the key to success lies in accurate measurement and the active involvement of the staff. The Mülhofer Stift kitchen team continues to monitor waste levels and plans further improvements in line with sustainability principles.
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