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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

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. A large part of this revolves around the concept of a circular economy. And with 10.88

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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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As Temperatures Rise, Bakers Are Feeling the Burn

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I’m sure rising temperatures result in tons of product waste.” Still, “we are now expecting that to reach net zero by 2050, [so] every baker in the world is going to be not just a bread maker, but also an expert in climate change,” Whitman adds. But it’s too small as a chunk of the total,” says Whitman.

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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. Furthermore, the volume of waste produced by coffee shops ( especially single-use cups ) is a major concern for many people.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Say goodbye to gas: Induction gives restaurant chefs more control (it’s also safer and greener!)

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In Europe, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark have set targets to phase out gas by 2050. This means that induction cooking requires less energy and produces less waste. Some cities in the US, including San Francisco, Seattle, and Berkeley, have already passed gas bans for new construction. You won’t be alone.