Measuring wastage in school meals

We will investigate the possibility of using the measurement of line and plate loss with a bioscale.

Resources and implementer

Does not require additional personnel resources. Meetings 2 times a year.

Implemented by: Saimaan Tukipalvelut Oy and the Ilmastovisaat project

Meter

Implemented: yes/no. Total cost estimate.

Schedule

2021-2022

Effect of the procedure

With the help of bioscales, loss can be measured and, with the help of the results, also controlled in every restaurant and contribute to sustainable development.

In catering services, about 20% of the food produced ends up as waste in Finland. Annually, this means approximately 75–85 million kilograms of completely edible food. Food at the same time makes up about 20% of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions. With the help of the Biovaaka system, the amount (kg), value (€) and carbon footprint (C02) of the food line's food waste can be made visible and enables informed management.

Situation in May 2022:

With the help of bioscales, loss can be measured and, with the help of the results, also controlled in every restaurant and contribute to sustainable development.
Vuoksenniska's kindergarten, new and old school are included in the pilot.
The use of Biovaa'a will continue in 2022 and the experiences gained from its use will be monitored from the perspective of the school and kindergarten, as well as the Saimaa Support Services. Decisions are made based on experience. in 2022, will the system be expanded to other school centers and daycare centers. 

Situation in December 2021:

Piloting started 08/2021 at Vuoksenniska's new and old school and Vuoksenniska's kindergarten. Decisions are made based on experience. in 2022, will the system be expanded to other school centers and daycare centers.

Situation in May 2021:

It has been agreed to start piloting at the Vuoksenniska school center 

The contracting party in this procurement is the city of Imatra in cooperation with Saimaan Tukipalvelut Oy, which participates in both the costs and practical actions, e.g. measuring the line balance.