Solution: Redistribute surplus food to reduce food waste. Owner: Sussex Fareshare. Circular Strategy: Reduce.
Description
The organisation’s aim is to reduce food waste by redistributing surplus food to charities that turn it into meals. They help charities source food that would otherwise be discarded.
Location
London, UK.
Scale
FareShare has helped 10,542 charities and community groups. The food is redistributed contributed towards 131.9 million meals.
Potential circular economy impact
The organisation creates a closed loop where food is not wasted and instead it is redistributed to charity groups that need it. There is a socio-economic impact where the organisation not only avoids food waste but also helps people in need. Surplus food is sourced from farmers, manufactures and wholesalers. The company operates in line with the waste hierarchy where disposal is the last option.
What’s involved?
People: Staff and volunteers to collect the surplus food and organise distribution of the food to charities.
Resources: Suitable vehicles for collection of food; network with various charities that require food.
Technology: Website available to the public to help raise awareness and increase possible donations.
Implementation: Some staff and volunteers; suitable vehicles; website.