Learn to Stop Food Waste. Anytime, Anywhere
Discover engaging, actionable online courses from Lightblue, a UN-awarded organisation with over 13 years of global expertise in food waste prevention, designed to make food waste reduction simple and effective, whether you’re a student, chef, or sustainability leader.

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Learn.
Cut Waste.
Lead Change.
Self-paced modules with interactive activities, mini-games, and downloadable resources.
Gain practical tools from food waste experts
Learn to interpret waste data, KPIs, and performance reports used in commercial kitchens.
Earn a professional certificate
A verified, shareable badge you can add to your CV or LinkedIn profile to highlight your sustainability expertise.
Our courses equip you with practical, industry-ready methods to measure, manage, and reduce food waste using real operational approaches applied in hotels, restaurants, and commercial kitchens.
Upon completion, you will earn a professional Certificate of Excellence, a shareable credential that strengthens your CV and showcases your operational sustainability skills.
- How to identify and classify waste
- How to design a food waste monitoring system
- How to interpret waste data, KPIs and performance reports
- Practical solutions and innovative techniques to reduce waste in kitchen operations
- Tools and frameworks, including FIT (Food Intel Monitoring).
- Hospitality and culinary students looking to build practical, career-ready sustainability skills.
- Educators and academic institutions seeking ready-to-deploy content to strengthen their curriculum.
- Chefs and food service professionals aiming to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Consultants and auditors who want to enhance their credentials with applied food waste expertise.
- Sustainability and ESG professionals working to integrate food waste prevention into their strategies.
Whether you are just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, there is a Lightblue course designed for you.
Choose your course.
He is also the co-founder of The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification and the designer of the award-winning FIT Food Waste Monitoring Technology, widely used by hospitality and food service operators.
Recognized among the Top 30 in Environmental Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism (2021) by the International Hospitality Institute, Ben brings deep industry expertise and real-world experience to every lesson.
With over 5,000 professionals trained and more than 500 projects delivered across 30+ countries, he has dedicated his career to helping businesses reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, and generate measurable sustainability impact.
Real talk from real Students
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
No fluff. Just the real stuff you need to know about our company, food waste and how we help kitchens save big. Curious minds, this one’s for you.
Course lengths vary depending on the learning path you choose. We offer short courses that can be completed in 1–2 hours, as well as our most comprehensive program - the Masterclass - which takes approximately 10-12 hours to complete.
Explore our Course Catalogue to find the option that best fits your schedule and goals.
Yes! Discounts are available for large groups or institutions, depending on the number of participants. Contact us for more information: learning@lightblueconsulting.com.
Our courses are beginner-friendly and don’t require any prior knowledge.
Check out our Course Catalogue, where you will find some free resources!
Courses can be tailored to your organization’s needs, number of participants, and specific goals. Contact us to discuss details: learning@lightblueconsulting.com.
Yes! After successfully completing a course, you’ll receive a certificate via email.
Ready to cut the waste?
Food waste is costing you more than you think but it doesn’t have to. We’re here to help you track, reduce, and save, without the guesswork.




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