Our PEACE framework gives you confidence to pursue sustainability.
Below you’ll find information on many sustainability topics, but the overriding theme is making it:
Practical: Sustainability needs to be actionable! We provide toolkits, checklists, and step-by-step guidance.
Economical: We aim to include the selling points and business case of sustainability initiatives.
Approachable: There's too much blaming and shaming. We want you to feel good about the next step, not bad for the previous ones.
Celebrated: We applaud every plate of food donated, every email you didn’t print, every day you take public transportation, and every time you show up to learn. We elevate and amplify those doing good, no matter how small their efforts.
Enjoyable: Sustainability is an uphill battle. We can't change that, but as we climb the mountain, we want to experience growth, comradery, fun, enlightenment, inspiration, and joy. We emphasize teamwork and discovery.
Sustainability is a journey. We hope our content serves as guide and encouragement!
Browse all content below or click on a theme to read blogs on those topics and to learn more about our services and courses in these areas.
Blogs on leadership, empowerment, reporting, green teams, staff education, and the business case.
Blogs on waste prevention and reduction - both food and materials - and circular economy.
Blogs on sustainable procurement and responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, and other related topics.
Blogs on social issues such as supplier diversity, human trafficking, community engagement, etc.
Tips and ideas for environmental initiatives for buildings and daily operations to reduce your footprint.
Blogs on various topics related to sustainability and social impact in food supply chains.
ALL BLOGS
Local vs. Express
No doubt convenience, uniformity, and speed are high priorities when it comes to corporate procurement. Before you board the express train, take a moment to investigate the alternatives and consider a different route – the local route. It's likely when a corporation implements a buy local/shop small strategy, the common challenges are the FOUR Cs: Contracts, Chaos, Capacity, and Costs. Read our tips for overcoming these.
Scavenger Hunt
I am passionate about the concept of 'buy local' (and supporting small business and social enterprises). I often find things (products, souvenirs, services, restaurants, shops…) that even the locals I'm meeting with hadn't heard about. It's part research, part serendipity. I'm using the same map app they are. I don't have any special feature that says "show me the awesome local stuff." It takes setting an intention and going about your search in a specific way…
Inspire Staff, Step Back, Watch Magic Happen!
After a food waste training session, there was such excitement among staff to participate that they almost had a "too many cooks in the kitchen" situation. The confusion of having so many people involved led to a refinement in process, definitions of waste, vessels, etc. and clarification of roles so that everyone can add value.
Food Systems and Biodiversity
In this blog, Joseph While (former Astrapto intern) explores biodiversity. “I like to think of nutrition diversity as your personal health stock portfolio: Create a hedge fund for your health by investing in as many diverse nutritious foods as you can. You are more likely to protect yourself as an investor in your own health, the more diverse you make your nutrient portfolio.”
Bees and Bugs for Biodiversity
In this blog I feature the work of two social entrepreneurs I mentor, both working to promote biodiversity and alleviate poverty and hunger. One is a beekeeper who protects pollinators in China and the other is exploring innovative and practical ways to sustainably farm high protein, edible insects in Africa.
Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder
In this blog, I highlight a great conversation with someone who knows a thing or two about ugly produce. Sure we all know we should be willing to eat them to reduce food waste but it’s not always that simple when you’re facing the unspoken rules and unwritten policies governing commercial kitchens.
HOTEL|KITCHEN BALTIMORE
In 2018, Astrapto led a food waste reduction initiative in Baltimore, Maryland. This project, sponsored by World Wildlife Fund, and thanks to the leadership of the Baltimore Convention Center, resulted in significant food waste reduction efforts and new, creative partnerships to improve food sustainability in Baltimore events.