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They also offer all serving utensils with compostable options. INVEST IN SOCIALMEDIA. According to Nation’s Restaurant News, strategic socialmedia marketing ideas for restaurants can drive sales and increase foot traffic (11). More ideas can be found in our earlier blog, “5 Steps To Do SocialMedia Right.”)
Brands can switch to plant-based, compostable containers and cutlery made from renewable materials. Additionally, they can foster a culture of environmental responsibility within the business by composting food scraps, donating excess inventory, and educating staff on sustainability best practices.
Here's what's driving the demand for restaurants to start serving more sustainable coffee : Ethical Awareness: Consumers have more awareness about the social and environmental dimensions associated with the production of coffee. Think recycling and composting food waste.
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Good food and socialmedia make great partners. Basically, this type of content on socialmedia platforms is word-of-mouth thats gone digital. User-generated content can include photos, videos, reviews, blog posts, or socialmedia mentions. As an added tip, consider sustainable, compostable packaging.
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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. Use socialmedia, educate your serving staff, and communicate in your menu! Though this won’t solve the whole problem, it’s a valuable start.
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Remember, many of your restaurant’s customers are likely interested in sustainability, so you can even involve them in this process by taking to socialmedia to find out how they repurpose ingredients in their own kitchens at home. Compost Whenever Possible. Run a contest and offer the winner a free meal to build brand loyalty.
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