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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

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Food waste generated by restaurants has long been an expensive and environmentally harmful problem. Now, there are solutions to change this that actually turn the waste into a resource that doesn't just benefit the environment, but the restaurants themselves. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance stated in a report that only 14.3

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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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Essentially, this model encourages the continued use of resources for as long as possible, with the goal of reducing waste production. When carried out properly in the long term, this can reduce waste and create a more mindful approach to consumption. The company powers all of its equipment – including the roaster – using solar energy.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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This age group should reach 22 percent of the population by 2050. Glenfiddich uses ultra-low carbon gas to fuel delivery with whisky waste. As part of its sustainability efforts, the company has started using biogas that is made from waste products from its distilling process to power the delivery trucks. percent of the U.S.

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Can coffee shops make carbon-neutral espresso?

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One of the most prominent is investing in more energy-efficient and sustainable equipment – such as carbon-neutral espresso machines. For example, producers can use more natural fertilisers and dispose of waste by-products in more environmentally-friendly ways. There are many ways for coffee businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.

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As Temperatures Rise, Bakers Are Feeling the Burn

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“I’m in a commissary kitchen so for now those costs are absorbed by the owner and manager of the space,” she says, “but I’m mindful of how I work and turn equipment off.” I’m sure rising temperatures result in tons of product waste.” Without huge expense, I don’t know how you can control the heat,” says Bornarth.

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Skip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact

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Plastic waste is no longer a “problem”: it is a full-blown epidemic. Every year, roughly eight million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. At current rates of production, plastic pollution in the ocean will outweigh fish pound-for-pound by 2050.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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The sweepstakes, featuring a grand prize of $10,000 worth of state-of-the-art tech equipment for an ordering and payment system, and $1,500 worth of carryout packaging, can be found at www.smithfieldgood2go.com. In 2019, Los Angeles-based non-profit Habits of Waste (HoW) created a solution to the plastic cutlery crisis in our country.

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