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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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Keep it Clean and Safe

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As a manager orowner,you must train employeestobag garbage, break down recycling products and dispose of oils properly. When thishappens,you must hire a professional. Correct trash handling, oildisposal,and more is critical in keeping the backlotof the restaurant clean and clear of debris.

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How to Engage Your Employees in Sustainability

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In creating strategies for a recycling and food waste plan, ask them how they would put that into practice. “10 percent energy reduction compared to 2017 by the end of 2020” or “95 percent correct recycling by July compared to the 55 percent of 2018.” Employees are on the floor daily, making the restaurant run.

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Delivering on Delivery: An Implementation Guide

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This scenario also implies hiring couriers and handling logistics. For example, you can use recyclable containers with your logo. They must decide whether to hire delivery drivers internally or use independent contractors. Hiring delivery drivers as employees gives the restaurant more ability to train them.

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Checklist For Reopening Your Restaurant

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They are cost-effective and reduce the likelihood of contamination – buy disposable menus in bulk and recycle them. Hire Specialists. However, if you feel like you require additional help or your premises are too big for your team to handle, you can hire specialists to help. Use Disposable Bottles for Condiments.

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BRING BACK THE 20 SEAT BISTRO

Culinary Cues

Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost. The chef never bought ingredients by the case, but rather what he or she needed to service their space.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

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Dunkin’ is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee cup lids in all of its U.S. The company is also on track to be fully transitioned to recyclable hot coffee cup lids in its U.S. The new lids are made of #5 polypropylene that can be recycled in cities and towns that offer #5 recycling.