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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. Essentially, this model encourages the continued use of resources for as long as possible, with the goal of reducing waste production. A large part of this revolves around the concept of a circular economy. And with 10.88

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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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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

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This is especially concerning, as experts are already predicting that if carbon emissions remain as they are now, by 2050 as much as half of all global arabica-growing land could be unsuitable. While some modern roasters now include built-in air recycling systems, older models typically emit these gases into the atmosphere.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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By encouraging diners to book and pay in advance, restaurants can better manage food waste, curb no shows and drive much needed revenue. In 2019, Los Angeles-based non-profit Habits of Waste (HoW) created a solution to the plastic cutlery crisis in our country. Combatting Paper Cup Waste. Serving Up a Side of Democracy.

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Can coffee shops make carbon-neutral espresso?

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For example, producers can use more natural fertilisers and dispose of waste by-products in more environmentally-friendly ways. Moreover, because of heat loss, poorly-insulated boilers can potentially waste up to 50% of the energy they use. In line with this, a number of sustainable practices have been implemented on coffee farms.

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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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