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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Store food properly. Train your staff.

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How can coffee shops reduce single-use cup waste? 

Perfect Daily Grind

As they’re difficult to recycle, we can also conclude most of these cups end up going to landfill, where they contribute to a growing waste problem. However, in response to the issue of single-use cup waste, some coffee shops now offer discounts for customers who bring their own reusable cups, as well as other swap schemes.

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How To Start A Waste-Free Restaurant In The USA

The Restaurant Times

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Step-by-step Guide For Starting A Waste-Free Restaurant In The US.

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Protecting the Planet and Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

Since the day man first cooked over fire, food production has been associated with the burning of carbon-based materials, and so the release of carbon dioxide gas. Restaurants use two of the main contributors to carbon emissions of all industries – food and energy. Let’s take food first.

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The Best Disposable Restaurant Supplies for Surging Demand

Cheetah

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. Supply chain disruptions , coupled with the unprecedented use of gloves and masks, and the 130% increase in take-out and delivery orders, have caused a packaging shortage. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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The Best Disposable Restaurant Supplies for Surging Demand

Cheetah

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. Supply chain disruptions , coupled with the unprecedented use of gloves and masks, and the 130% increase in take-out and delivery orders, have caused a packaging shortage. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Restaurant Kitchen Staff is Key to Food Cost Savings

Restaurant365

As a restaurant owner or operator, keeping your food costs low is a continual challenge. Food cost is one of the largest expenses for your restaurant, and because it is a controllable cost, you can influence how it impacts your bottom line. The biggest factor in reducing food waste is how invested your store-level managers are.

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