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Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

Perfect Daily Grind

One of these alternatives is compostable coffee capsules. Although recyclable capsules are an option for consumers, the waste disposal solutions aren’t always straightforward. Nespresso and Keurig are two of the biggest global coffee capsule manufacturers, producing capsules made from aluminium and recyclable plastic, respectively.

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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”.

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Four Steps to Manage Restaurant Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Research from the University of Arizona shows that fast-food restaurants waste 9.55 Considering that the cost of food is the second-largest expense in the restaurant industry, these numbers translate to hundreds of dollars in wasted revenue each day. This way, you can go back and work on the supply and demand metrics.

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Protecting the Planet and Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

Since the day man first cooked over fire, food production has been associated with the burning of carbon-based materials, and so the release of carbon dioxide gas. Drivers for implementing carbon reduction efforts come from customers, our supply chain, the government and investors. Let’s take food first.

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What’s the difference between plastic and metal coffee pods?

Perfect Daily Grind

Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. A 2019 report from The Aluminium Association found that consumer recycling rates for aluminium cans in the US was almost 50%, while the industry recycling rate was over 63%. 7 plastics.

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7 Guest Preference Predictions for 2022

Restaurant365

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. I also actively participate in the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood program to maintain an ongoing awareness of which species can be sourced safely.