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3 Simple Ways Restaurants Can Reduce Food Waste this Holiday Season

Xtra Chef

According to Ecocycle, one of the largest non-profit recyclers in the US, less than 15% of restaurant food waste is collected for composting. The company helps restaurants to implement front-of-house composting and recycling programs as well. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1 in 9 Americans are food insecure.

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

Marketman

to be certified for their sustainable agriculture and food handling processes. . From fuel usage and energy efficiency to reducing, reusing and recycling, DOT Transportation has made great strides in their sustainability efforts. Saving thousands of gallons of water each year through recycling and water treatment.

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

Marketman

to be certified for their sustainable agriculture and food handling processes. . From fuel usage and energy efficiency to reducing, reusing and recycling, DOT Transportation has made great strides in their sustainability efforts. Saving thousands of gallons of water each year through recycling and water treatment.