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Protecting the Planet and Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

When considering the transport element, the method of transport is more significant than distance travelled and avoiding food that has been air-freighted will have the most significant travel-based impact. Owing to the ever-increasing decarbonisation of the electricity supply, electricity is a lower carbon energy source than gas.

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Environmentally Friendly Tips For Restaurants

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Source Local and Seasonal Ingredients One of the easiest ways to reduce your restaurant’s carbon footprint is to source local and seasonal ingredients. By doing so, you reduce the distance that food needs to travel to get to your restaurant, thereby reducing transportation-related emissions. It all starts with awareness.”

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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Wellness and ecological trends that gained popularity over COVID will continue in the post-pandemic world, meaning hotel recipe management practices will need to prioritize sourcing from local suppliers to meet these expectations. Source eco-friendly products where possible, and look at implementing onsite produce gardens and/or composting.

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Creating a sustainable restaurant in 3 easy steps

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By working towards less (food) waste and a more seasonal and locally-sourced menu, you’ll quickly be able to get on the right track. #1 Compost fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread, egg shells etc. Source: Nielsen. 1 REDUCE WASTE. Recycle glass and cardboard.

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How to Wield Restaurant Food Costs to Your Advantage

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Additionally, exploring local markets and seasonal products can yield fresher ingredients at lower costs due to reduced transportation expenses. Implementing sustainability practices, such as composting or donating excess food, not only reduces costs but also resonates with eco-conscious consumers.

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How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters

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This is because shipping coffee relies on fossil fuel usage, as it is generally transported on large freight vessels. A 2021 study from University College London found that after the export of coffee, production was responsible for the second-highest total volume of carbon emissions across the supply chain.

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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

Perfect Daily Grind

This is because in many cases the transport of coffee is reliant on fossil fuels to some extent, as coffee is generally shipped to consuming countries on large freight vessels. Jesse Winters is the founder of Conservation Coffee , which sources shade-grown coffee from organic farms. “[If