Hospitality professionals across Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, and Tipperary are invited to a dynamic seminar focused on tackling one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: food waste. This event will explore how reducing waste can unlock significant cost savings, improve staff efficiency, and streamline kitchen operations — all while contributing to a more sustainable food system.

Key Takeaways

Participants will:

• Understand why measurement is the first step in food waste reduction.
• Learn how waste reduction can cut costs and improve productivity.
• Discover how streamlined operations benefit both staff and business.
• Be equipped with practical, positive solutions to implement immediately.
• Explore how local sourcing can complement waste reduction efforts and support community resilience.
• See how sustainability can enhance brand reputation and culinary tourism.
• Understand how proactive waste management supports compliance and innovation.

Event Schedule

08:30 am Registration & Refreshments
09:00 am Opening Address & Welcome
09:10 am Introduction to the event by Coilin O’Reilly, CEO of Carlow County Council
09:15 am The Issues - Panel Discussion facilitated by Jenny Lyons with Colum Gibson, Ruth Hegarty, Kate Barlow & Colin O’Byrne

10:00 am Q & A

10:15 am Case Studies from Recycling & Food Waste Bills Assessment with Colum Gibson
10:45 am Refreshments & Networking
11:15 am Joshna Maharaj – 2 x TEDx Speaker
11:25 am Opportunities & Solutions - Panel Discussion facilitated by Ruth Hegarty with  Conor Spacey, Janice Casey Bracken, Enda McEvoy and Ali Honour

12:15 pm Q & A
12:30 pm Closing by Cathaoirleach Cllr Ken Murnane
12:45 pm Networking
13:00 pm Lunch

Special Opportunity ( Please note the event details at the bottom of the booking page Choose Yes/No)

In advance of the seminar, we are offering a limited number of businesses a unique opportunity to have their recycling and food waste bills assessed by the CTC experts, using the food waste charter's measurement tools. These will be anonymised, and the collated data presented during the seminar as case studies. The site-specific results of those availing of this service will be emailed to the provider after the event for reference (please note that all data will be confidential and not shared in any way).

Networking: 

Stands with industry experts and sustainability leaders will be available throughout the venue, offering practical insights and resources.

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