Why Food Waste Prevention Fails – Even in Well-Intentioned Companies
Hosted by The Brass Tacks Initiative
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 10:00 AM CDT/ 11:00 AM EDT
Despite best intentions, many companies struggle to effectively prevent food waste. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the organizational alignment and execution gaps that often undermine food waste prevention efforts. Hosted by The Brass Tacks Initiative, the session will feature three experts from Innovative Waste Recycling (IWR)—Kyle Sabol, Steve Widdicombe, and Blake Kosanda—who bring extensive experience in managing and optimizing food and organic waste solutions for the food production sector.
The panel will address critical challenges such as:
- Misaligned incentives across departments,
- Sustainability goals that don’t always match operational realities,
- Data blind spots impeding decision-making,
- Leadership behaviors that enable or block progress.
Drawing on IWR’s unique expertise in sustainable waste management solutions, the discussion will highlight what successful companies do differently at the leadership level to drive impactful and lasting change.
Whether you’re a sustainability professional, operations manager, or company leader, this webinar will provide actionable insights to help your organization turn sustainability goals into measurable success.
Register today to reserve your spot!
About The Brass Tacks Initiative:
The Brass Tacks Initiative is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded on a mission to support sustainable practices in the food stream through research, education, and collaboration. BTI is dedicated to raising awareness about the problems associated with food waste and promoting sustainable alternatives to the landfill. For more information about our efforts and how you can get involved, visit our website, www.thebrasstacks.org.
About Innovative Waste Recycling:
Innovative Waste Recycling partners with food producers and processors to deliver sustainable solutions for managing organic waste and byproducts—balancing economic, environmental, and operational benefits. IWR takes pride in its ability to solve problems in innovative ways that benefit its clients across various industries. Learn more at www.iwrecycling.com.