Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 31, 2020
California Requires Quick Service Restaurants to Make Composting Bins Available : On July 1, a California law, requiring restaurants, malls and other businesses to make composting and recycling bins accessible to customers officially went into effect. Administrative Developments. FDA Resumes Domestic Inspections : On July 10, the U.S.
Open for Business
APRIL 24, 2023
Photo credit: Forage Composting At Forage in Boston, the kitchen focuses on using all parts of its ingredients to cut food waste to the bone. And the minimal food scraps go straight to the compost bin—never to a landfill. Eden restaurant in Chicago is also committed to composting 100% of its compostable items.
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Bottleneck Management
MAY 3, 2023
Consider donating excess food to local charities or composting food scraps instead of sending them to landfills. Partner with Sustainable Charities Many charities work to reduce food waste, keep our water clean and promote sustainable agriculture. It all starts with awareness.”
Perfect Daily Grind
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Decafino compostable pouches are made from plant-based polylactic acid plastic, and include food-grade seaweed extract and natural minerals. Tue, 6 Dec – Chamberlain Coffee launches commercial-compostable coffee pods. International Coffee Organisation lowers growth forecast of global coffee consumption to 1% to 2% until 2030.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Meanwhile, new ingredient growing regions, such as those in Africa and India, and agricultural innovations, including floating farms, will emerge to tackle global food insecurity. We find that in nearly three-quarters of countries in the index, less than 10 percent of agricultural land is equipped for irrigation. Global Food Security.
Xtra Chef
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. Excess that can’t be repurposed can be considered for composting instead. If you have space, use composted food waste to create nutrient-rich soil that can support the growth of your own herb and vegetable garden.
Xtra Chef
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
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 Boulder-based firm recently released a special report offering restaurant operators insights and advice on how they can reduce waste through composting. Donate Leftover Food.
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