SATURATE AND GROUP- SCAVANGERS by Orra patel https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd en-us 2021-05-14 12:59:45 UTC 2021-05-15 08:15:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f929.png owners https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524424961 1. "100% of the waste is Perishable food waste."
2. "Waste from our supermarkets is mostly from fresh produce items, such as Vegetables, Bread, Fish & Chicken, unwanted cuts and bones".]]> 2021-05-14 13:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524424961 Managers https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524444702 1." we get our fruits and vegetables from farmers who supply all 72 Vejeta stores."

2."There should be more responsibility on managers "

3. "I feel limited"

4."1% daily there is food waste that is occurring "

5." I don’t see food waste a problem if it maintained properly" 

6."Grade 2 procedures for small damages:
- Cutting out the damage and selling as salads
- Selling at lower prices"

7."Bigger chains of supermarkets have a system of segregation of waste. Smaller ones don't."

8."managers have an issue with customer's touching the fruits and vegetables, as they cause the produce to rot."

9."Have less customers and staff due to COVID."

10."Food on display get spoilt faster."

11."More than 2000 Dhs daily food waste."

12. "Municipalities come 2- 3 times a month and sometimes unannounced because of customer complaints."
]]> 2021-05-14 13:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524444702 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524453622
  • Vegetables contribute to the most food waste
  • We need more training on food waste and how to run the supermarket
  • We check for expired products once a week

    • ]]>     2021-05-14 13:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524453622     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524477354 i dont trust a brand if i get a damaged product more than twice]]> 2021-05-14 13:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524477354 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524480809 i dont get fresh fruits early in the morning]]> 2021-05-14 13:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524480809 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524483169 the looks and the texture of a product can make it appealing or unappealing to buy ]]> 2021-05-14 13:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524483169 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524486582 The food items that are mostly wasted at the end of the day is fruits and vegetables 

    ]]>     2021-05-14 13:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524486582     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524492548 the expired food goes back to the supplier]]> 2021-05-14 13:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524492548 divicher5 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524500365 “People are not having any awareness to do waste management at their homes”]]> 2021-05-14 13:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524500365 divicher5 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524502179 Poor waste management is more prevalent on a residential level than a commercial level ]]> 2021-05-14 13:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524502179 divicher5 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524504355 People lack awareness of how to practice waste management in their homes when it is actually very simple.]]> 2021-05-14 13:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524504355 divicher5 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524507847 Home composting]]> 2021-05-14 13:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524507847 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524511167 We only keep food items that are near expiry date but if it’s expired by 1-2
    days, then we just dump it into the bins.
    ]]>     2021-05-14 13:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524511167     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524516034 More than 2000 Dhs daily food waste.

    ]]>     2021-05-14 13:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524516034     orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524517072
    As summers are pretty hot in Dubai, wastage is more, whereas winters are pleasant hence no much waste.


    ]]>     2021-05-14 13:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524517072     orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524518273 Bigger chains of supermarkets have a system of segregation of waste. Smaller ones don't.]]> 2021-05-14 13:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524518273 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524520492 Total waste of food and vegetables is 3-4% whereas according to out google search we thought it would be a lot. ]]> 2021-05-14 13:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524520492 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524521564 sometimes supermarkets get products without the expiry date, and sometimes they don’t realise the product doesn’t have expiry date until a customer complains or hold a case

    ]]>     2021-05-14 13:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524521564     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524521824 managers were not as open or as comfortable with us as expected ]]> 2021-05-14 13:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524521824 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524524421 For some super markets higher authorities are NOT concerned about food waste management.
    While for most For some super markets higher authorities are concerned about food waste management.]]>     2021-05-14 13:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524524421     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524531000 after our light google research, we expected for supermarkets to cause a lot of wastes but after interviews, it seems to be that there is not as much waste produced as we expected.]]> 2021-05-14 13:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524531000 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524539544 for a few super markets the higher management checks on the super market and collects the waste]]> 2021-05-14 13:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524539544 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524550043 "Waste management largely depends on ordering and sales."]]> 2021-05-14 13:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524550043 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524551876 Hygiene training is given for food staff. in Dubai]]> 2021-05-14 13:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524551876 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524552445 Municipalities walk in the store as soon the find a complaint.]]> 2021-05-14 13:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524552445 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524553310 "First in first out helps reduce waste and help in waste management."]]> 2021-05-14 13:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524553310 divicher5 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524553678 “It is annoying to not see more people take initiative for composting in households etc”]]> 2021-05-14 13:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524553678 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524553712 "We only keep food items that are near expiry date but if it’s expired by 1-2
    days, then we just dump it into the bins."
    ]]>     2021-05-14 13:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524553712     divicher5 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524554089 N/A]]> 2021-05-14 13:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524554089 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524554463 only 2-5 kg of food is being wasted]]> 2021-05-14 13:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524554463 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524555399 the newer foods goes to the back of the row and the older foods come to the front so that the older foods are bought]]> 2021-05-14 13:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524555399 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524555760 the newer foods goes to the back of the row and the older foods come to the front so that the older foods are bought]]> 2021-05-14 13:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524555760 divicher5 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524556083 Excess wastage happens in homes more than supermarkets ]]> 2021-05-14 13:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524556083 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524561156 sanitisation is done 1-2 times a month]]> 2021-05-14 13:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524561156 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524561990 Total waste of food and vegetables is 3-4%.]]> 2021-05-14 13:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524561990 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524562939  Food on display get spoilt faster.]]> 2021-05-14 13:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524562939 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524564329 Customers end up damaging products which cannot be sold again]]> 2021-05-14 13:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524564329 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524564819 managers have an issue with customer's touching the fruits and vegetables, as they cause the produce to rot.]]> 2021-05-14 13:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524564819 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524565294 foods on display get spoilt faster]]> 2021-05-14 13:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524565294 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524569308 customers end up damaging the product which cannot be sold again]]> 2021-05-14 13:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524569308 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524579348 i encounter expired products at least 3 times a month when i am checking ]]> 2021-05-14 13:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524579348 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524581607 "I have got rotten pomegranates, stale strawberries. The packing or the outer skin of pomegranate is clean, but inside it will be rotten. The leaf layer in the base of strawberry packing, does not allow customer to see clearly the freshness of the strawberry.”]]> 2021-05-14 13:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524581607 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524586293 training is given in dubai and not given in india]]> 2021-05-14 13:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524586293 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524596764 " I believe that supermarkets are actually one of the biggest contributing factors to food waste as it has a lot of excess products that are not bought."

    ]]>     2021-05-14 13:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524596764     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524609697 1. setting up a new system to reduce contact with the products 

    2. setting up a new waste management system 

    3. to improve hygiene 

    4. rules for better care of produce

    5. waste segregation system - smart dustbin 

    6. easy composting system 

    7. training for managers and staff

    ]]>     2021-05-14 13:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524609697     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524641241 everyone is skeptical about packaged produce, as they tend to hide damages.]]> 2021-05-14 13:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524641241 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524647002 most of the customers visit the produce section the most.]]> 2021-05-14 13:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524647002 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524652012 1. providing training on food waste management

    2. trying to reduce work time for staff and labour ]]>     2021-05-14 14:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524652012     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524655280 Most of the customers prefer doing online shopping]]> 2021-05-14 14:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524655280 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524662700 Throw off waste in dustbin both organic and inorganic.]]> 2021-05-14 14:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524662700 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524665572 the texture and feel of fruits and vegetables can make a product unappealing to buy]]> 2021-05-14 14:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524665572 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524666648 Most products are judged by their appearance]]> 2021-05-14 14:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524666648 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524672063 in dubai there is checking from municipalities at any time where as in india they come monthly or dont come at all]]> 2021-05-14 14:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524672063 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524682882 there is no proper checking system in india ]]> 2021-05-14 14:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524682882 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524689342 "I usually order food online "]]> 2021-05-14 14:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524689342 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524691582 1. improve hygiene 

    2. find a way that customers can feel and touch vegetables to check the quality of the produce without rotting or damaging the product.]]>     2021-05-14 14:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524691582     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524696439 some find fresh produce in the morning, and some don't have fresh produce in the morning 

    ]]>     2021-05-14 14:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524696439     orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524703324 Some people go shopping in the morning (non working people)
    Other go on leaves or after work (working people). ]]>     2021-05-14 14:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524703324     https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524706208 some customers recycle and segregate wastes appropriately, and some customers just dump all types of waste into one trash can ]]> 2021-05-14 14:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524706208 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524718169 People are sceptical to go to supermarkets and buy food items as they are constantly touched by strangers]]> 2021-05-14 14:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524718169 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524721749 prefer online shops because they get fresh and hygienic food items.]]> 2021-05-14 14:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524721749 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524732949 " Food on display get spoilt faster."]]> 2021-05-14 14:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524732949 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524734934 "First in first out helps reduce waste and help in waste"]]> 2021-05-14 14:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524734934 orrapatel21 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524738639 "Have a hygiene manager."]]> 2021-05-14 14:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1524738639 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1526777444 Supermarket occupies about 21% of all landfills and emits harmful gases]]> 2021-05-15 06:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1526777444 divicher5 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1526817216 “It is annoying to see not many people taking initiative to practice waste management at home.”]]> 2021-05-15 08:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1526817216 divicher5 https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1526817560 “It is a very simple process, it is not common because of lack of awareness.”]]> 2021-05-15 08:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/orrapatel21/22psans4hbe5yjgd/wish/1526817560