Compost Consumer Goods Innovation Recycling 
EATER
APRIL 8, 2022
Composting is good for everything and everyone, but food waste continues to be a major problem In the United States, food waste amounts to a whopping 30 to 40 percent of the food supply. New York City, on the other hand, introduced a curbside composting program that failed completely because there was little incentive to participate.
Cheetah
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
More than 180 billion single use takeout containers are thrown away in the US every year, and recycling is not a solution. A UN funded study estimated that barely 10% of plastic packaging is recycled effectively and more than 70% reaches landfills and nature. It takes at least 500 years to decompose and cannot be fully recycled.
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Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The restaurant industry has recognized the need for innovative packaging solutions to meet growing consumer demand and contribute towards sustainability targets. Traditional restaurant packaging has a significant negative impact on the environment as common materials used, such as Styrofoam and single-use plastics, are not compostable.
The Restaurant Group
JANUARY 27, 2020
For some time now, the members of the foodservice industry in some areas have been forced, at a minimum, to practice proper waste disposal and recycling. However, in many cases, it required regulation and time-consuming oversight. More than 60% recycle cardboard/paper and fats/oils/grease. 14% compost some food waste.
Goliath Consulting
MARCH 14, 2020
According to Technomic, a food industry research firm, 64% of consumers consider high quality packaging an important factor in deciding where to order food (1). With more consumers using food delivery services, the demand for better food packaging is stronger than ever. The packaging is important to meet this need” (2). Presentation.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature real-time data on consumer behavior and the move to #cutoutcutlery. “We will continue to create innovative products and further our go-to-market approach to ensure merchants nationwide have access to the tools they need to run their businesses. SpotOn Secures $60M Funding.
Notch
MARCH 17, 2022
In fact, a survey taken by Menu Matters of 750 consumers across the US found that sustainability is more important to consumers now than it was a year ago. Ultimately, consumers are becoming even more cognisant of what they eat and drink, as well as the packaging it comes in. Green Star Restaurant. Source: Business Chief.
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