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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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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. The Green Restaurant Association claims that close to 95 percent of restaurants’ waste streams could be recycled or composted. Organic Recycling.

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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

percent of the leftover food is recycled, 1.4 Educating the restaurant industry about the circular economy should be a kicking off point for implementing these solutions. The circular economy is a model of production and consumption involving the reuse or recycling of materials to its fullest life cycle. percent, is discarded.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

Modern Restaurant Management

Educate your employees why it’s essential to reduce food waste and train them on how to accomplish this. Recycle and compost. California has just launched a food waste recycling program, the largest of its kind in the US. Train your staff. A lot of the food we toss is perfectly edible.

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Coffee News Recap, 6 Jan: Vietnam’s annual coffee exports grew by 10% in 2022, PRF El Salvador to host Global Roasting Contest and Cold Brew Championship & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The Canadian roaster’s new 100% recycled cardboard packaging also includes a fully recyclable and compostable shipping label and inner lining. The roaster also says its clear coffee bag is recyclable in most regions of Canada. Torque Coffee launches new Coffee Box which reduces packaging by over 50%.

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Here’s what’s happening at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo

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Thousands of people attend the expo every year, including roasters, producers, coffee equipment manufacturers, baristas, and coffee business owners. Lectures, workshops & educational resources Another key part of the Specialty Coffee Expo is disseminating and sharing the most recent findings in coffee research.

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How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant

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Draw on the experience of your team Your contractor, designer, engineer, architect, and kitchen equipment vendor will be your most valuable allies in getting all of your licenses, permits, inspections, and postings completed properly. She says, “This creates a safer environment for staff and guests and also helps us maintain our equipment.

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