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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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In many industries around the world, sustainability continues to be a pressing issue – and the coffee sector is no exception. This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Food production and consumption currently constitute over 30 percent of international greenhouse gas emissions, and the world food system’s ecological footprint is expected to greatly expand in the next few decades following an increase in world population, which is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. The time to act is now.

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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

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However, as the demand for sustainably-grown coffee continues to rise, more and more efforts are being made by industry stakeholders to support farmers to reduce the environmental impact of coffee production. You may also like our article environmentally sustainable coffee production & profitability. What about coffee processing?

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Skip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact

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At current rates of production, plastic pollution in the ocean will outweigh fish pound-for-pound by 2050. When they have run their lifetime, the straws will decompose in your regular garden compost pile. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every coastline around the world. Going Beyond the Straw.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, distributing in concentrate form to "pouring partners" produces a more sustainable and cost-effective business model for operators. And If these current trends of plastic waste continue, one study estimates that by 2050 the plastic waste in the ocean will outweigh the fish. " Showcasing Black Restaurant Week.

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