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Restaurants Save Money with the Right Recycling Practices 

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In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. While recycling costs have undeniably increased, demand for high quality recyclables is still growing.

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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

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A 2018 National Restaurant Association (NRA) State of Restaurant Sustainability survey found that a restaurant’s sustainability efforts can impact a consumer’s choice of restaurants.

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Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

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The EPA estimated that in 2018, the United States wasted 35.3 Donation, composting, and organic recycling are all available options to restaurant operators attempting to reduce the amount of food scraps entering their solid waste bins. Organic Recycling. million tons of food. Composting.

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How to Engage Your Employees in Sustainability

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In 2018, the National Restaurant Association listed it at almost 75 percent. In creating strategies for a recycling and food waste plan, ask them how they would put that into practice. Smart restaurant owners understand sustainability benefits their bottom line and customer base. “But turnover!” ” I can hear you say.

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Stop Fumbling Over Cash on Super Bowl Sunday: Key Considerations to Keep Cash Safe

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In some cities, bars and restaurants saw a 40 percent or more revenue increase, according to Womply Research , on this major Sunday in 2018. Soft and hard costs can add up and can typically justify implementing a cash logistics solution like a cash recycler or smart safe.

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Four Ways To Manage Limited Resources And Increase Your Margins

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This is a trend that has been confirmed by a 2018 report from The Hartman Group, which shows that young people are more interested than previous generations in quality cues, transparency and sustainability credentials, and information on ingredients and nutrient density. Use Efficient Equipment.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

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What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? I remember the excitement when I learned of the world’s first automated burger restaurant in San Francisco, Creator, in 2018. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.