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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 effectively, a circular economy minimises environmental impact. Read on to find out what he had to say. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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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. ” Attracting New Diners. percent of the U.S. population.

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Why Restaurant Sustainability Is More Than A Passing Trend

Marketman

billion by 2050. of food production is either lost or wasted each year, we have the ability to turn this chain reaction around. of food production is either lost or wasted each year, we have the ability to turn this chain reaction around. Chefs speak out. Take for example plant-based protein.

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Why Restaurant Sustainability Is More Than A Passing Trend

Marketman

billion by 2050. of food production is either lost or wasted each year, we have the ability to turn this chain reaction around. of food production is either lost or wasted each year, we have the ability to turn this chain reaction around. Chefs speak out. Take for example plant-based protein.

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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

Perfect Daily Grind

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

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Can coffee shops make carbon-neutral espresso?

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To find out more, I spoke to Francesco Bolasco, Products and Innovation Project Manager at Dalla Corte. However, it can take years for a company to develop and implement their own carbon reduction project. For example, producers can use more natural fertilisers and dispose of waste by-products in more environmentally-friendly ways.

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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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