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How can coffee shops reduce single-use cup waste? 

Perfect Daily Grind

As they’re difficult to recycle, we can also conclude most of these cups end up going to landfill, where they contribute to a growing waste problem. However, in response to the issue of single-use cup waste, some coffee shops now offer discounts for customers who bring their own reusable cups, as well as other swap schemes.

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How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants: 16 Practical Tips

Touch Bistro

And one area that is often overlooked is the question of how to reduce food waste in restaurants. Food waste costs restaurants a staggering $162 billion per year , and in America alone, restaurants generate as much as 33 billion pounds of food waste per year. Different Types of Restaurant Food Waste.

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Wasting Away: Reducing Food (and Energy) Waste for Restaurants

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

The Food Service Tecnology Center (FSTC) held two educational seminars in June covering the relationship between food and energy waste. The big take-away: “Reduce” is by far the most cost effective and sustainable approach to cutting food waste. The discussion was lively and the speakers covered all aspects of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

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We Should All Be Eating More Rabbit

EATER

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. There’s zero waste, and it’s nutrient dense. There’s zero waste, and it’s nutrient dense.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation. Diverting Food Waste. A new study finds restaurants can play a crucial role in diverting tons more food waste away from the nation's landfills.

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Another Tasty Visit to Alentejo

The Wine Knitter

Herdade De Coelheiros Coelheiros Red, 2017 This is a 50/50 blend of Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet. SRP: $48 WASP Highlight: Carmin composts all organic waste from the winemaking process (grape pomace and lees) into fertilizer. Spice and cherry linger on a long finish. Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol: 14.5%

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

Marketman

Using electronic transactions to eliminate paper waste, and leveraging renewable energy sources. As an ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certified company, they strive to prevent pollution, reduce waste and minimize environmental impact. . million pounds of food waste. Number 7: The Martin Brower Co. Number 2: U.S.