Iberostar wastes less food with artificial intelligence

Iberostar has managed to reduce food waste with the implementation of artificial intelligence, which is part of the Wave of Change sustainability movement, with Winnow technology. The hotel began in September 2022, with the aim of saving 1,600 tons of food waste per year, equivalent to 5.3 million meals.

“Our partnership with Winnow is a testament to our commitment towards a zero waste future. It is truly inspiring to see our chefs embrace the program and create tangible change. This achievement reinforces Iberostar’s position as a leader in responsible tourism,” said Megan Morikawa, Iberostar’s Global Director of Sustainability.

The results of the hotel between January and June 2023 with this technology that is already in 48 of its more than 100 hotels in the world, has been 735,000 meals saved in total; 11% reduction in the weight of waste; and 1,264 tons of CO2 saved. Likewise, at the climatic level, these results mean that Iberostar stopped emitting 2,500 tons of CO2 per year, that is, some 6.4 million kilometers traveled by a car.

as reported REPORTUR.usDespite the fact that the Dominican Republic is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations by investors and where significant growth in the sector is expected; The Cabo Rojo project in Pedernales currently has Iberostar as the only large Spanish hotel, while Riu, Meliá, Barceló and Bahía Principe have not yet confirmed their incursion, at least in this first phase. (Iberostar bets on the DR for a new destination even without Riu, Meliá, Barceló and Bahía Principe).

Iberostar’s interest would be driven by sustainability, a passion of the daughters of the owner of the Spanish hotel, also because it is a project where they will not have to invest for construction, as Arecoa stated.