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July/August 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

California Requires Quick Service Restaurants to Make Composting Bins Available : On July 1, a California law, requiring restaurants, malls and other businesses to make composting and recycling bins accessible to customers officially went into effect. Administrative Developments.

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3 Simple Ways Restaurants Can Reduce Food Waste this Holiday Season

Xtra Chef

According to Ecocycle, one of the largest non-profit recyclers in the US, less than 15% of restaurant food waste is collected for composting. The Boulder-based firm recently released a special report offering restaurant operators insights and advice on how they can reduce waste through composting. Donate Leftover Food.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Meanwhile, new ingredient growing regions, such as those in Africa and India, and agricultural innovations, including floating farms, will emerge to tackle global food insecurity. We find that in nearly three-quarters of countries in the index, less than 10 percent of agricultural land is equipped for irrigation. Global Food Security.

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Coffee News Recap, 9 Sep: US coffee shop sales to grow by 10.5% in 2022, August robusta prices increase by 9.2% & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

CoffeeB says its products are compostable and will break down within four weeks. The oat milk is made with 100% British oats and fully recyclable packaging. (Un)Ordinary The “capsules” are only compatible with CoffeeB’s proprietary Globe machine. The Barista League Copenhagen to be held on 17 September 2022.

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

Marketman

to be certified for their sustainable agriculture and food handling processes. . From fuel usage and energy efficiency to reducing, reusing and recycling, DOT Transportation has made great strides in their sustainability efforts. Saving thousands of gallons of water each year through recycling and water treatment.

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

Marketman

to be certified for their sustainable agriculture and food handling processes. . From fuel usage and energy efficiency to reducing, reusing and recycling, DOT Transportation has made great strides in their sustainability efforts. Saving thousands of gallons of water each year through recycling and water treatment.

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5 Ways Your Restaurant Can Go Green While Saving Money

Harbor Touch

Here are five ways you can recycle, increase sustainability, and save money all at the same time. You’ll have to check with your local solid waste program or county agricultural office for details – laws vary by state. Recycle your cooking oil and grease waste so it can be used as biofuel. Why should restaurants go green?

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