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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

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And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee production , the volume of waste produced by coffee shops is also a major concern for many people. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models.

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How can coffee shops reduce single-use cup waste? 

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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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Supporting Guests and the Environment with Sustainable Restrooms

Modern Restaurant Management

Daily travel numbers are nearly back to what they were in 2019, according to the Transportation Security Administration ( TSA). Utilizing recycled plastics, rather than producing new plastic materials, significantly minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. Minimize your facility’s output of plastic waste.

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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

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billion from the same period in 2019. Legislators Will Rethink How to Better Manage Product Waste. The other big challenge the pandemic has brought to life is forcing businesses and governments to rethink our approach to packaging waste. billion in revenue from April through September of 2020—compared with $2.5

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Organic Waste Recycling for Foodservice: What You Need To Know

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Until 2016, commercial organic recycling was limited to the dedicated few. If you produce 4 cubic yards* (the size of a standard commercial bin, not the smaller ‘cart’) or more of organic waste per week, you must separate and recycle that waste. Composting can be considered a form of recycling.

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3 Simple Ways Restaurants Can Reduce Food Waste this Holiday Season

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The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. million tons of food waste annually.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

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This edition of MRM News Bites features McDonalds, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, OpenTable, Ordermark, Hudson Group, Hakkasan Group , Waitr and Checkers, ICV Partners, Restaurant Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf and Alto-Shaam. " Reducing Food Waste. Changes at the Top for McDonald's.

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