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Organic Waste Recycling for Foodservice: What You Need To Know

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

Until 2016, commercial organic recycling was limited to the dedicated few. If you produce 4 cubic yards* (the size of a standard commercial bin, not the smaller ‘cart’) or more of organic waste per week, you must separate and recycle that waste. Composting can be considered a form of recycling.

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How to Engage Your Employees in Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

2016 reports say that 83 percent of millennials-students and teenagers- are more loyal to companies engaged in environmental issues. In creating strategies for a recycling and food waste plan, ask them how they would put that into practice. In 2018, the National Restaurant Association listed it at almost 75 percent.

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The Future of Restaurants Depends on Universal Healthcare

EATER

Ray’s seminal book The Ethnic Restaurateur , published in 2016, reveals the changing tastes of the American diner, as seen through the cuisines they eat and the livelihoods of the immigrant restaurateurs that make those dishes. But I’m pessimistic about others,” Ray said in a 2016 interview with the Washington Post.

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How Cold Brew Captured The Millennial Market

Perfect Daily Grind

According to John Buckner (Vice President of Marketing for S&D Coffee and Tea ) in a speech delivered at 2016’s Re:co Symposium in Atlanta, consumption rates of iced and frozen coffee have increased by 40% over the past five years. In can or glass format, it’s recyclable too. These days, cold brew remains a popular drink.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. In 2016, there was plenty of compelling robotics technology geared for the restaurant industry.

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Coffee News Recap, 27 Jan: Proud Mary Coffee to sell Panamanian Gesha for US $150 per cup, PRF El Salvador to host 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The resealable Penta Pak, which is recyclable and reusable, has a five-panel design, which the company says provides more stability. Espresso Parts has been distributing Kalita products since 2016. Ecotact launches new Penta Pak green coffee storage solution. Penta Paks can also hold up to 7.5kg of green coffee.

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5 trends transforming delivery in 2020

Deliverect

As for Europe, Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize has been delivering groceries to homes since 2016, and Carrefour has been delivering on a large scale since 2017. Fast food giant McDonald’s is on it, promising to use only 100% renewable or recycled packaging by 2025.