End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) is moving away from its Food Pact program to launch End Food Waste Australia Membership. EFWA says it provides a more flexible model for organisations of any size.
Continuing Pact Signatories and partners from the Partner Hub – part of its consumer The Great Unwaste campaign – are now part of the membership network, taking EFWA's reach from 26 Signatories to over 250 organisations.
EFWA CEO, Wendy Hughes, said membership was shaped by feedback from industry.
At the centre of the new offering is the EFWA members' portal, a new digital hub that gives members one place to find tools, guides, research and campaign resources, and to connect with others working on food waste.
“Our partners have told us that businesses at different stages of their food waste journey need support that matches their size, priorities and maturity. We listened.
“Membership means more businesses can get involved, whether they're just starting out or ready to accelerate,” Hughes said.
THE scheme introduces two tiers – Associate and Full Membership
Associate Membership is for councils, schools, universities, not-for-profits and small businesses starting their food waste journey. It includes access to the Members’ Portal, practical guides, a simple measurement tool, learnings and resource kits, and The Great Unwaste campaign materials to support Australian households to save food at home.
Full Membership lets businesses go further with self-guided, supported or bespoke packages designed to find savings and unlock new revenue. These can include on-site sprints, site food loss mapping, advanced forecasting, joint business planning and industry working groups. All packages are aligned to the ISO food loss and waste standard and EFWA's Food Waste Maturity Model.
“No single organisation can end food waste alone. Membership helps build the collective action needed to change the whole system, so businesses and communities can save money, tap into new revenue streams, reduce their environmental impact and help build a more food-secure Australia,” Hughes said.
Organisations can find out more and join at www.endfoodwaste.com.au/membership
