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(Coggle: Reducing Food Wastage in the College Canteen, Central node…
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Central node (problem statement): High food wastage in the college canteen leading to increased costs, environmental impact, and lost nutrition for students.
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- Effects / Impacts (branch)
Economic: higher food & disposal costs, lost revenue
Environmental: increased landfill, methane emissions, resource waste (water, energy)
Social: food insecurity missed opportunities (donation), student dissatisfaction
Operational: kitchen inefficiencies, staff overtime, reputational harm
- Data & Measurement (branch)
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Waste by type (uncooked, cooked, plate waste, packaging)
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Internal: canteen manager, cooks, servers, college admin, student body, sustainability club
External: local food banks / NGOs, suppliers, waste collection contractor
- Solutions & Interventions (branch)
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Run awareness campaigns: posters, short videos in mess, sustainability days
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Install software to link inventory, procurement, and sales
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- Behaviour Change & Engagement (branch)
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- Logistics & Operations (branch)
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Storage containers, temperature control improvements
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Interventions: half-portions, daily weighing, POS forecasting, student awareness
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- Cost & Resources (branch)
Initial costs: scales, signage, training time, small tech integration
Operational costs: composting pickup fees, donation logistics
Potential savings / ROI: reduced food purchase & disposal costs, possible sponsorships
- Risks & Mitigation (branch)
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- Communication & Reporting (branch)
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Monthly student newsletter highlights (saves, impact equivalents — trees saved, meals donated)
Public display (before/after photos, cumulative kg saved)
- Visual & Coggle Tips (branch)
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Icons: scale, plate, bin, leaf, group, chart
Connectors: label arrows with relationships ("leads to", "caused by", "reduces")
Attachments: attach sample measurement spreadsheet, sample poster, and SOP for donation
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Review & pick 3 highest-impact, lowest-cost interventions for a 4-week pilot.
Assign owners (canteen manager, student rep, admin contact).
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