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How Do We Get People to Compost?

EATER

Composting is good for everything and everyone, but food waste continues to be a major problem In the United States, food waste amounts to a whopping 30 to 40 percent of the food supply. Marina Lohrbach /Shutterstock.

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As Consumers Prioritize Sustainability, Forward-Thinking Operators Accommodate

Restaurant Business

It’s no secret that in recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized eco-friendliness and sustainability in various parts of their lives. From the rise in popularity of electric cars to consumers’ obsession with reusable water bottles, it’s clear that consumers want more sustainability in their day-to-day lives.

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Zero Restaurant Food Waste for the Environment and Lower CoGS

Restaurant365

Less food waste means lower Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS), potentially adding to your profitability. What is pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste? Most food waste can be categorized by pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste. Discourage post-consumer waste by reducing your portion sizes.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

Modern Restaurant Management

Approximately 45 percent of all fruits and vegetables , 35 percent of seafood, 30 percent of cereals, and 20 percent of meat and dairy products are wasted by suppliers, retailers, and consumers each year. Practice good stock control. Recycle and compost. Food takes up more space in US landfills than anything else.

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7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Increase Profit Margins

Cheetah

The best thing is, it will be good for the community, for business and for the planet, all at the same time. Awareness of food waste is not new and consumers are already accustomed to paying for ‘greener’ services. While consumers want sustainable services, 74% feel they have trouble finding them. So make it easy.

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Emerging from COVID With a More Sustainable Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

Consumer demands have also caused a shortage of certain items, especially meats. It’s a good idea, as a restauranteur, to know where your food is coming from and how it was cared for. Composting food scraps and leftovers. Using biodegradable packaging. Not serving bottled water or offering plastic straws. Quite a bit.

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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

However, in many cases, it required regulation and time-consuming oversight. For the survey, the NRA questioned 500 operators and 1000 consumers to find out what efforts are being made toward sustainable practice, and which are of primary concern to diners. 14% compost some food waste. Conservation of resources in restaurants.