EATER
APRIL 8, 2022
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. New York City, on the other hand, introduced a curbside composting program that failed completely because there was little incentive to participate.
Restaurant Business
MARCH 20, 2024
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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Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 9, 2022
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.
Perfect Daily Grind
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
With more and more consumers focusing on sustainability in the coffee industry, the term “zero waste” has become somewhat of a buzzword over the past few years. Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging.
Cheetah
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
More than 180 billion single use takeout containers are thrown away in the US every year, and recycling is not a solution. A UN funded study estimated that barely 10% of plastic packaging is recycled effectively and more than 70% reaches landfills and nature. It takes at least 500 years to decompose and cannot be fully recycled.
Restaurant365
JANUARY 18, 2022
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. Separate your trash, recyclables, food waste, etc., greenhouse gas emissions.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 20, 2021
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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