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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. More than 60% recycle cardboard/paper and fats/oils/grease. Less than 30% recycle aluminum/metal/glass/flexible plastics. Managing waste in restaurants.

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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. Think paper straws versus plastic. So much has changed in the food world in the past five years.

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

Marketman

food vendors (2018 ranking) to give you the information you need. From fuel usage and energy efficiency to reducing, reusing and recycling, DOT Transportation has made great strides in their sustainability efforts. They are innovators in the food service supply chain and are committed to sustainability.

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

Marketman

food vendors (2018 ranking) to give you the information you need. From fuel usage and energy efficiency to reducing, reusing and recycling, DOT Transportation has made great strides in their sustainability efforts. They are innovators in the food service supply chain and are committed to sustainability.

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How I Got My Job: Founding a Hip and Sustainable Canned Wine Company

EATER

Only 30 percent of glass bottles are recycled in the U.S., She keeps her palate sharp by consulting on restaurant wine lists, but funnels most of her time and energy into Nomadica, which is expanding its selection and working on innovating beyond the can. Eater: What was your first job?

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

While restaurant sales were lower for November of 2018, November of 2019 did not include the same holiday headwinds. percent sales growth, December of 2018 was tied for the strongest month last year, which means a tough comparison as we wrap up the year. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

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47 Scaling Restaurants In Scandinavia To Keep An Eye On (Because They Are Awesome)

Apicbase

The level of quality, service and innovation is high. They only use certified sustainable fish and organic rice, FSC-certified paper packaging and chopsticks, trays made with 80% recycled plastics, and electricity from CO2-neutral sources. These restaurants are scaling fast, and quite often venture far beyond their country of origin.