BUSINESSES in Oban can get free support to cut food waste and save money during Food Waste Prevention Week – a series of training, events and workshops from Monday March 5 to Friday March 9.
The Scottish Government has set a target to reduce food waste by 33 per cent by 2025. As part of this campaign, Zero Waste Scotland’s Resource Efficient Scotland programme has teamed up with Argyll and Bute Council and Food from Argyll to help Oban businesses increase profits and reduce their environmental impact.
Iain Gulland, Zero Waste Scotland’s chief executive, said: ‘We are delighted to bring the Food Waste Prevention Roadshow to Oban to help local businesses cut the cost of waste, while doing their bit for the environment. Food waste can have a big cost for businesses, but with research suggesting that up to 75 per cent of this could be avoided, handling food more efficiently can unlock big savings.