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How can coffee shops reduce single-use cup waste? 

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As more and more countries implement bans on single-use cups and plastics , we’ve seen the number of biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives increase. A 2017 report from the UK’s House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee found that only one in 400 single-use cups are properly recycled in the UK.

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Coffee News Recap, 16 Dec: ICO lowers coffee consumption growth forecast to 1% to 2% until 2030, CEPEA says more rainfall needed in Brazil for successful 2022/23 harvest & other stories

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Decafino compostable pouches are made from plant-based polylactic acid plastic, and include food-grade seaweed extract and natural minerals. Tue, 6 Dec – Chamberlain Coffee launches commercial-compostable coffee pods. International Coffee Organisation lowers growth forecast of global coffee consumption to 1% to 2% until 2030.

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We Should All Be Eating More Rabbit

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Rabbits have such a small footprint on our world, and the manure is great for compost for our garden,” says Lisa Webster, co-owner of Maine’s North Star Sheep Farm , where the Vermont Butcher Shop sources its rabbits. In 2017, inhumane practices were exposed at the largest U.S. There’s zero waste, and it’s nutrient dense.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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Since 2017, the GFSI has included an assessment of how food secure countries are in light of climate and resilience risks, from exposure to temperature changes and sea level rise to dependency on food imports. However, in order for recycling and composting to succeed, the sorting has to be done properly.

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John Jordan Foundation Supports Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund

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The $150,000 investment from Jordan will allow SFM to keep the doors open at least 12 struggling restaurants and caterers throughout the county currently providing meals, purchase 42,000 to-go containers (compostable or reusable) and provide 65,000 meals. ” About Sonoma Family Meal.

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How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants: 16 Practical Tips

Touch Bistro

We hope you brought your appetite to this party, because in 2017, the average restaurant portion size in the U.S. Compost Whenever Possible. Building on the idea of leveraging partnerships to decrease restaurant food waste, if you work with local suppliers, ask if you can provide them with compost. Reduce Portion Sizes.

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Best Summer Cocktail Trends of 2019

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Simplified presentations where “the liquid, the ice and the vessel are left to do the talking ,”reminiscent of the highball trend from 2017. Going compostable ; more and more restaurants and bars are banning plastic straws, “reusing ingredients, and repurposing plastic bottles and containers.”.

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