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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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Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Donation, composting, and organic recycling are all available options to restaurant operators attempting to reduce the amount of food scraps entering their solid waste bins. Knowing where to start, and lack of time sometimes deters people from taking this step. Composting. Organic Recycling.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

Modern Restaurant Management

Food takes up more space in US landfills than anything else. Restaurant operators would be wise to take the following steps to reduce food waste and save money. All employees should practice proper “first in, first out” inventory management. Recycle and compost. Stop overprepping. Feed the hungry.

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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

Perfect Daily Grind

This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. When carried out effectively, a circular economy minimises environmental impact. To find out more about a circular economy model in coffee, I spoke with Mark Zhou, founder of sustainable packaging company MTPak Coffee.

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Zero Restaurant Food Waste for the Environment and Lower CoGS

Restaurant365

Post-consumer waste is everything that’s wasted after it reaches your guests, like leftovers that get thrown out after they’re served. Take a deep dive into the items that have the largest variance to find the cause of waste. Compost all remaining food waste. AvT can help you track where your biggest food waste is happening.

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Spotlight on Sustainability: Plantware Cutlery

Wasserstrom

In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of consumer and business consciousness, Eco-Products stands out as a shining example of a company dedicated to environmental responsibility. Among their impressive range of sustainable products, today, Plantware by Eco-Products takes center stage.

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7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Increase Profit Margins

Cheetah

Taking advantage of the growing trend of reducing food waste is a great way to achieve both. By taking a few simple actions to reduce food waste, operators can position themselves as a conscious business that appeals to the heart of their patrons. A business that is sustainable and takes part in upcycling food. Upcycled Food.

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