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Restaurants Save Money with the Right Recycling Practices 

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

For some time now, the members of the foodservice industry in some areas have been forced, at a minimum, to practice proper waste disposal and recycling. 6+/10 adhere to start up/shut down equipment schedules. More than 60% recycle cardboard/paper and fats/oils/grease. Conservation of resources in restaurants.

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Coffee News Recap, 1 Apr: Research finds coffee may increase life expectancy, ICO supports producer living wage programme & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

IDH will provide support to build on commitments established in ICO’s Coffee Public Private Task Force in 2018. Finnish brand Rens produces hoodies made using recycled coffee grounds. Each hoodie is produced using 43 cups of used coffee grounds, as well as recycled plastic and bamboo. Fri, 1 Apr.

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Four Ways To Manage Limited Resources And Increase Your Margins

Modern Restaurant Management

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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.