Embracing sustainable dining at Bankside House

At Bankside House food sustainability takes a front row seat, seeing students be part of the transformation and success in reducing food waste, one plate at a time.

By taking inspiration from LSE Bankside House students and staff, you can make an impactful change in your dining habits today! Encourage your flatmates to join too, think of your shopping list. Do you ever need to throw food away because it went bad or didn't have time to eat? It happens to all of us, but why not make it one of your goals for 2024? 

And the stats are in ...

Students and staff at Bankside House have been using the Winnow system to measure food waste since move in weekend in September and we just got the latest stats.

November and December brought a:

• 15% reduction in plate waste weight
• 37% reduction in main kitchen waste weight.

This shows a conscious effort towards efficient servings from staff and mindful eating from our residents.

What can you do?

Help us by adopting sustainable practices, whether you live in Bankside House or any of our other halls of residence. 

1. Portion Control and mindful eating

If you overfill your plate, it often leads to unnecessary waste, especially for items like vegetables, salad or rice. Sometimes we eat more with our eyes, so why not embrace mindful eating? What does this mean? If you are in a catered hall, like Bankside House, take only what you know you can finish. Always go down for a second round of side dishes. If you are in a non-catered hall, start with a smaller portion on your plate, then if hunger persists, add a bit more to your plate. This doesn't only reduce waste, but also helps you save money. 

2. Creative repurposing

The team at Bankside found that self-service items like vegetables often went uneaten, leading them to repurpose leftover into soups or salads. This approach not only minimised waste, but also extended the life of the food. And you can do this too! Transform last night's vegetables into a delicious stir-fry or any excess rice into a fried rice dish.



Become an active participant in the fight against food waste!