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As Consumers Prioritize Sustainability, Forward-Thinking Operators Accommodate

Restaurant Business

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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Restaurants Save Money with the Right Recycling Practices 

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. While recycling costs have undeniably increased, demand for high quality recyclables is still growing.

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Which Sustainably Packaging Model Is Best for Your Business?

Restaurant365

Many of the sustainability practices that we were committed to pre-COVID flew out the door when we entered this unprecedented era. 60% Americans would support local ordinances improving recyclability standards for takeout containers. So, which sustainable packaging model is best for your business? Recyclable.

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Emerging from COVID With a More Sustainable Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

While times are difficult right now, it could be the perfect opportunity to consider making some changes to your business model, including shifting to a more sustainable approach for the future. Let’s take a look at a few sustainable practices and why now might be the perfect time to make more planet-friendly choices for your business.

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6 Tips to Make the Switch to Sustainable To-Go Containers Painless

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But now, eco-packaging is back on the agena, and restaurants are confronted with a tough choice – pay the cost to go sustainable or lose business. More than 180 billion single use takeout containers are thrown away in the US every year, and recycling is not a solution. Balancing Cost and Sustainability.

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How to Engage Your Employees in Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Smart restaurant owners understand sustainability benefits their bottom line and customer base. if you’ve decided to get started, how do you get employees excited about sustainability too? Your employees will complete the majority of your sustainability actions. Guess who cares about sustainability?

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Architectural Salvage: Hot Restaurant Design Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

As the desire to develop new and update older restaurant establishments increases, designers and owners seek to add an authentic historical touch to their spaces by incorporating architectural salvage. “The reclaimed pieces we've been able to place in our projects are almost always the most talked about design elements in the room.

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