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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

Perfect Daily Grind

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. When carried out effectively, a circular economy minimises environmental impact.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

89 percent of Canadians are looking forward to eating out with friends and family, with 64 percent going so far as to say that dining out will be an important part of their lifestyle post-pandemic. This age group should reach 22 percent of the population by 2050. ” Supporting Local. ” Attracting New Diners.

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Why Restaurant Sustainability Is More Than A Passing Trend

Marketman

From purchasing and preparation to presentation and consumption, sustainability is growing in awareness among restaurateurs and consumers alike. As well as how they measure up in overall sustainability. . Today more than ever, sustainability is more than a passing trend. billion by 2050. Sounds pretty dismal, doesn’t it?

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Why Restaurant Sustainability Is More Than A Passing Trend

Marketman

From purchasing and preparation to presentation and consumption, sustainability is growing in awareness among restaurateurs and consumers alike. As well as how they measure up in overall sustainability. . Today more than ever, sustainability is more than a passing trend. billion by 2050. Sounds pretty dismal, doesn’t it?

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Can coffee shops make carbon-neutral espresso?

Perfect Daily Grind

It’s hard to ignore the impact that demand for more sustainable coffee is having on the wider industry. Much of the focus on sustainability is with coffee production and export. One of the most prominent is investing in more energy-efficient and sustainable equipment – such as carbon-neutral espresso machines. kg CO2e kg−1.

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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

Perfect Daily Grind

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. To find out how we can acknowledge and begin to resolve environmental issues in coffee production, I spoke with three industry experts.

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Skip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Going Beyond the Straw.

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