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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. New York City, on the other hand, introduced a curbside composting program that failed completely because there was little incentive to participate.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment.

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Adopting Tech Solutions Is the Smartest Decision Restaurants Can Make

Modern Restaurant Management

Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. Elevate quality management programs. Adopting a strong quality management program can go a long way in enhancing a restaurant’s brand reputation.

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Why Restaurants Are Switching to Intelligent Packaging

Modern Restaurant Management

Cross-contamination at a restaurant refers to the transmission of germs or other hazardous microorganisms from food, equipment, or humans to food. Majority of people believe that compostable packaging can be thrown away with the rest trash and it will decompose on its own. What Makes Intelligent Packaging So Popular.

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The Tech Revolution Reshaping the Restaurant Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. For example, compostable materials, such as biodegradable packaging and utensils made from renewable resources, have gained widespread acceptance.

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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

There is no longer an answer as to what's stopping these restaurants from adopting organic waste management solutions. In an era of rapid urbanization and population growth, waste management is critical for sustainable, healthy, and inclusive cities. The time to act is now. So what can we do with all this food waste?

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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

The focus of the resulting report is on the conservation of resources, waste management, and consumer insights. 6+/10 adhere to start up/shut down equipment schedules. Managing waste in restaurants. 3/4 buy some packaging/supplies that contain recycled materials or are certified compostable. 14% compost some food waste.