LightBlue Consulting

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague, Teeka Teeka-Uttamakorn, who left us far too soon.
 
Teeka was a valued member of our team, known for their dedication, kindness and warmth. Through their work with Lightblue, they made a meaningful impact on our team, our partner, and especially our Accredited Consultant community they supported.
 
Beyond professional contributions, Teeka will be remembered for the relationships they built, the generosity they showed, and the positive spirit they brought to those around them.
 
Our thoughts are with Teeka’s family, loved ones, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of working alongside them during this difficult time.
 
Thank you, Teeka, for your contribution, your presence, and the mark you leave behind. You will be deeply missed.

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The food industry is changing. Sustainability isn’t just a “nice-to-have” anymore it’s a core requirement for the next generation of F&B leaders.

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✨ New look, same mission! ✨
We’ve officially rebranded — and we’re so excited to share our fresh new look with you!
Our mission stays the same: helping kitchens everywhere cut food waste and operate more sustainably. 🍴🌱

✨ New look, same mission! ✨
We’ve officially rebranded and we’re so excited to share our fresh new look with you!

Our mission stays the same: helping kitchens everywhere cut food waste and operate more sustainably. 🍴🌱

Special thanks to .collective for bringing this bolder look to life 🙌🏻

🧑‍🍳 “We’ve created an even stronger culture of sustainability within our team.” - , Executive Sous Chef,

That's the impact of our . Since 2019, we’ve worked together to transform ambition into action by embedding the FIT app, real-time tracking, and training into their daily kitchen operations at Grand Hyatt Singapore.

The result? Measurable reductions in food waste and a team empowered to make lasting change. Hotels in , are you ready to take the next step in your sustainability journey?

Read more about our collaboration with Hyatt APAC at: https://www.lightblueconsulting.com/hyatt-apac-food-waste

💙🌱💼 Join us in welcoming Jo Hendrickx, our newest Accredited Food Waste Consultant for LightBlue Consulting & The PLEDGE on Food Waste!

📍 Based in the Canary Islands, , Jo is the founder of Travel Without Plastic and a leading voice in waste reduction for the hospitality and travel industries. Her "Let’s Reduce Single-Use System" helps hotels and businesses eliminate unnecessary waste while cutting costs without falling for greenwashing traps.

For over 12 years, Jo has worked directly with hotels to phase out single-use plastics, blending practicality with circular solutions. Her clients include TUI, IHG Hotels & Resorts, WWF, and Turismo de Portugal. Her work has also been featured in the BBC, The Guardian, and The Washington Post.

As the brains behind SUP-FREE micro-certification, she aligns perfectly with our mission to standardize sustainability in hospitality.

Jo’s expertise doesn’t stop at plastics. She’s now equipped to tackle by guiding businesses through:

📲 FIT Food Waste Tech to track & reduce food waste.

🎓 LightBlue Learning to train professionals on sustainable practices

🎖️ The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification process to achieve recognition

We’re honored to have Jo join our global network of Accredited Food Waste Consultants. Her hands-on approach will be invaluable to businesses ready to turn waste reduction goals into tangible results.

🤝Welcome aboard, Jo

Are you looking to grow your consulting business? Learn more about the upcoming workshop here: 👉 https://www.lightblueconsulting.com/accreditedconsultant

✍️📖 Flashback to when Benjamin Lephilibert shared insights with Booking.com to break down why cutting food waste is one of the smartest moves hotels can make for profits, guests, and the planet.

Last year, our founder & CEO Benjamin Lephilibert teamed up with Booking.com to spotlight how hotels can cut food waste, boost profits, and drive sustainability all at once. 💡🥗💵

In a piece viewed by thousands of accommodation providers worldwide, Ben broke down why waste isn’t inevitable. And how the travel industry can be part of the solution.

Here are 3 takeaways still worth revisiting:
🔹 Waste is costing you more than you think.
🔹Food waste represents up to 14% of a hotel’s food revenue.
🔹Just a 3–5% drop in waste can mean $150–200K/year in savings.

Guests are ready. Booking.com’s own research shows that UP TO 75% of global travelers now consider sustainable accommodation options. Food waste prevention is a direct way to meet that demand.

💙 Less waste, MORE IMPACT for your guests, your bottom line, and the planet.

📖 Revisit the article here 👉 https://partner.booking.com/en-gb/click-magazine/trends-insights/benefits-cutting-food-waste-accommodation-providers