Xtra Chef
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Food waste is a serious environmental and humanitarian issue. But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. What Causes Restaurant Food Waste? Food Spillage.
Xtra Chef
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. million tons of food waste annually.
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Bottleneck Management
MAY 3, 2023
Reduce Food Waste Reducing food waste is another effective way to make your restaurant more sustainable. Consider donating excess food to local charities or composting food scraps instead of sending them to landfills. Consider using compostable or biodegradable to-go containers, straws, and utensils made from bamboo.
Open for Business
APRIL 24, 2023
In the process, many restaurant owners discovered that some sustainable practices—especially the ones that focus on reducing waste—can come with significant cost savings. 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.
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. Full-service restaurants are exempt from this law if employees sort organic waste.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 16, 2019
From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation. 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.
Marketman
JULY 7, 2019
to be certified for their sustainable agriculture and food handling processes. . Using electronic transactions to eliminate paper waste, and leveraging renewable energy sources. As an ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certified company, they strive to prevent pollution, reduce waste and minimize environmental impact. .
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