Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”. Once coffee shop owners feel more informed, Lenka says they can assess which items or materials can be recycled or composted instead of being sent to landfill.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 21, 2022

Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Compostable. Compostable products are defined as biodegradable and non-toxic. PLA Coated Paper or Clear PLA (Polylactic Acid): PLA can also be used to make clear compostable carry-out containers.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The alternatives are compostable or biodegradable (PLA) food containers. In fact, many composting facilities do not accept them anymore and the overall environmental impact of creating and processing a compostable to-go container could be worse than a recyclable plastic one. Kari-Out – Compostable paper to-go packaging.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. For example, reusing and recycling coffee grounds into biofuel, compost, or fertiliser is already a popular way of minimising waste production. A large part of this revolves around the concept of a circular economy.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

Compost all remaining food waste. These food scraps are ideal for composting, which returns the nutrients from organic kitchen waste to farms and soils. Rather than adding your food waste to landfills, your compost is repurposed as nutrients, that in turn, contribute (to growing more produce). Conclusion.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Their website says, “Regular soil analysis, natural composting, integrated pest management, biodiversity ,and integrated farming are always prioritized. In addition, all grape pomace is collected after pressing and sent to local dairies for use in feed and soil compost programs. It’s all about sustainability.

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Wasserstrom

OCTOBER 19, 2023

How PLA Transforms Into Compostable Utensils Plantware is a line of renewable, compostable […] The post Spotlight on Sustainability: Plantware Cutlery appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog. Among their impressive range of sustainable products, today, Plantware by Eco-Products takes center stage.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 25, 2022

The global market includes a number of different solutions for reducing capsule waste, including biodegradable, compostable, and reusable options. Compostable. She defines compostable capsules. Compostable materials can be placed in soil to break down, but they have to decompose into matter which benefits the soil,” she says.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 24, 2022

In response, we’ve seen a rising number of initiatives to combat this – whether that’s compostable or biodegradable products, or increasing access to plastic recycling streams. Compostable and biodegradable pods. UN estimates from 2020 suggest that some 400 million tonnes of single use plastic waste is generated every single year.

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EATER

JUNE 7, 2021

The Bamboozle compost bin. Composting smells were almost enough to put me off the whole endeavor, but this bin takes care of that (and it looks cute too) Like many an idealistic cook, I have stopped and started attempts to compost my food waste many times. Enter: this adorable compost bin.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

According to CalRecycle, “businesses are required to subscribe to and participate in their jurisdiction’s organics curbside collection service OR self-haul organic waste to a specified composting facility, community composting program, or other collection activity or program.”

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

Starting as a raw, not always well thought out movement in the 60’s this became the organic food movement, sustainable practices, recycling and composting, the farm to table movement, and learning about the connections between what we eat and how we feel.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

San Francisco’s mandatory composting ordinance, for example, encourages residents and businesses to reduce their landfill fees by shifting as much as possible to composting. Compost – Check if composting leftovers is suitable for your business. Though this won’t solve the whole problem, it’s a valuable start.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Compost Any Wasted Food Your Restaurant Can Converting organic waste into compost is an environmentally friendly practice, transforming waste into nutrient-rich soil. While the composting process may seem intricate, the following tips can guide you through it and reduce the food and beverage industry’s environmental impact.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

You can also look into compostable packaging options and inform customers their takeout packaging can be composted. Start Composting Food Waste. The procedure can be somewhat mind-boggling, so in case you’re uncertain about how to start, here are a few tips from the Restaurant Store on composting.

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Future Food

JULY 30, 2019

Many food businesses both large and small have been using recycled cups and containers and/or compostable systems as proven solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. If your food business is looking for environmentally friendly ways to package food for take away, then compostable or reusable food packaging could be just the thing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Equinox in Washington, DC ensures its supply chain is ethical and as local as possible, and Chipotle has committed to using only compostable or reusable packaging by 2025. Most consumers ( 90 percent ) say sustainability matters to them, and many restaurants are elevating their eco-friendly efforts.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Full utilization of ingredients, minimizing waste, composting and portion control will be even more essential than they were in the past. SKILL SET: Chefs will need to teach cooks and cooks will need to monitor each other’s compliance with the rules of sustainable cost control.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost. The chef never bought ingredients by the case, but rather what he or she needed to service their space.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

Here are some ideas: Compost leftover food scraps and paper products. Many cities have companies providing composting services to restaurants. Ditch the Styrofoam to-go packaging and look at compostable products. If you aren’t currently practicing them, you might consider adding a few.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

As more and more countries implement bans on single-use cups and plastics , we’ve seen the number of biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives increase. Furthermore, while biodegradable and compostable single-use cups are designed to break down faster, this largely depends on how they are disposed of.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Compostable containers , for example, are in high demand by consumers, and offering them at a premium is now common. Takeaway containers – to-go packaging made from biodegradables like compostable paper, bamboo or plant fiber containers, or multi-use plastics and reduced TFPPs, foil and foams.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Compostable containers , for example, are in high demand by consumers, and offering them at a premium is now common. Takeaway containers – to-go packaging made from biodegradables like compostable paper, bamboo or plant fiber containers, or multi-use plastics and reduced TFPPs, foil and foams.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2024

Expect to see more cocktails featuring locally sourced, organic ingredients and presented in reusable or compostable vessels. The drive towards waste reduction influences every aspect, from the ingredients used to the serving materials. They truly capture the refined craft of mixology, without the alcohol.

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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. Consider using compostable or biodegradable to-go containers, straws, and utensils made from bamboo. Reduce Food Waste Reducing food waste is another effective way to make your restaurant more sustainable.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 22, 2021

Engage in Composting. Composting is the process of turning food scraps and food waste into nutritious materials that can be added back to our soils. Many cities now are home to composting companies that may offer compost material pickup or dropoff.

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Restaurant365

JULY 14, 2021

Compost all remaining food waste. Finally, if there is food waste that you cannot minimize, reuse, or repurpose, your food scraps are excellent inputs for compost. Compost returns the nutrients from organic kitchen waste to farms and soils. Set a goal to become a zero-waste restaurant.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For example, compostable materials, such as biodegradable packaging and utensils made from renewable resources, have gained widespread acceptance. This requires a modular design approach, from adaptable kitchens to multifunctional dining spaces.

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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.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Look into composting as well. Many cities have companies that offer you compost bins for food scraps that they pick up each week. The biggest key here is to let your customers know if you are using locally sourced food, if you’re recycling, and/or composting. If you are a fast casual restaurant, provide recycling bins.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

3/4 buy some packaging/supplies that contain recycled materials or are certified compostable. 14% compost some food waste. Many operators fear liability, keeping them from donating leftover food and cite local ordinances, space or facility constraints, and pest concerns as reasons for not composting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Other approaches to reducing your carbon footprint can be achieved from initiatives such as increasing recycling, reuse of packaging as well as reducing waste that goes to landfill for example by offering compostable or even edible packaging and reducing food waste. Energy production is the most carbon polluting of all industries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Composting food scraps and leftovers. But, when it comes to both front and back-of-house operations, there are things you can do to cut back on waste production, including: Setting up a recycling program. Using biodegradable packaging. Not serving bottled water or offering plastic straws.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

These practices include using energy efficient lighting (79 percent of restaurant operators said they use CFL or LED lighting), engaging in recycling (65 percent of operators recycle cardboard and paper) and reducing food waste (22 percent donate leftover food and 14 percent compost food waste).

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 6, 2022

Thu, 28 Apr – Smile Coffee Werks receives Compost Manufacturing Alliance certification for compostable pods. Smile Coffee Werks is also certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), Carbon Neutral, and USDA Biobased.

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