How to Engage Your Employees in Sustainability

3 Min Read By Eliza Erskine

Smart restaurant owners understand sustainability benefits their bottom line and customer base. if you’ve decided to get started, how do you get employees excited about sustainability too? Your employees will complete the majority of your sustainability actions. “But turnover!” I can hear you say. Restaurant turnover is legendary. In 2018, the National Restaurant Association listed it at almost 75 percent. The majority of that is due to students and teenagers. Guess who cares about sustainability? Students and teenagers. 2016 reports say that 83 percent of millennials-students and teenagers- are more loyal to companies engaged in environmental issues. 

Follow these guidelines after sustainability ideas or action items are ready. If you’re reducing food waste or saving energy and need employees on board, read on. Here are some tips to get employees excited and energized about sustainability. 

Ask for Feedback and InputAfter you announce your goal to make the restaurant more…