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Trash or Treasure? Used Cooking Oil’s Golden Allure Isn’t Just About its Color

Modern Restaurant Management

That’s a lot of waste product coming from a steady diet of fries, chicken tenders and an anything-you-can-imagine-tastes-better-fried culture. In the 1990’s, key players in the rendering industry began producing biofuel from recycled animal fats and cooking oils on a commercial scale. Stealing Grease is a Crime?

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July/August 2020 Legal Update

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The roadwork at issue was two years of construction (from December 2013 to June 2015) which caused dust and debris to migrate into the restaurant and required that the restaurant spend extra time cleaning. Full-service restaurants are exempt from this law if employees sort organic waste.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

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This edition of MRM News Bites features McDonalds, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, OpenTable, Ordermark, Hudson Group, Hakkasan Group , Waitr and Checkers, ICV Partners, Restaurant Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf and Alto-Shaam. " Reducing Food Waste. Changes at the Top for McDonald's.

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How to Meet The Needs of Today’s Coffee Shop Customer

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Nielsen’s 2015 Global Health & Wellness Survey , based on a poll of over 30,000 people from Generation Z through to baby boomers, suggests that 88% will pay more for healthier options. Read How to Create a Coffee Shop Food Menu That Minimises Waste. Consumers today are more engaged, active and aware.”. of the coffee on the market.

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Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

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However, this staggering growth has also led to vast amounts of waste going to landfill around the world. . Although recyclable capsules are an option for consumers, the waste disposal solutions aren’t always straightforward. But despite these recycling schemes, consumer uptake rates remain low.

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

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Recyclability & sustainability. Plastic waste is understandably a major concern for many consumers. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. Figures from the European Aluminium Association estimate that in 2015, the aluminium can recycling rate for Europe was over 76%.

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Ultimate Grubhub, Red Lobster Catering and Parts in Town

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The announcement included science-based preliminary targets for the reduction of carbon emissions, water use and waste by 2030, and outlined five strategies the company has identified to move toward them. A 50 percent reduction in waste sent to landfill from stores and manufacturing, driven by a broader shift toward a circular economy.

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