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Innovation, Cup by Cup: The Starbucks Sustainability Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

Waste is an immense issue within the restaurant industry, and Starbucks itself distributes over six billion single-use cups each year — most of which are unable to be recycled and end up directly in landfills or the environment. That’s why holistic, sustainable innovation is so important.

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Top Travel Industry Trends for 2021

Gourmet Marketing

There have been innovations that have risen because of necessity but are likely to stay around forever. Hotels and other tourism businesses should position themselves appropriately by reducing waste and recycling where possible. Tourists in future will be curious about the CSR efforts of hotels. Domestic Travel.

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Coffee News Recap, 18 Mar: Coffee prices rise for 17 consecutive months, US coffee consumption hits two-decade high & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Coffee ground recycling company bio-bean receives award for Inficaf product. bio bean’s product received an award from the “cofinitive #21toWatch” campaign, which recognises global innovation and entrepreneurship. Women-focused Nia Coffee partners with UAE Wyndham hotel chains.

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Embracing Sustainability: The Hidden Power of Ice Vending Machines in the HoReCa Sector

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s no surprise that the hotel, restaurant, and catering sector (HoReCa) collectively generates an awful lot of carbon emissions. For instance, based on their increased sustainability efforts, hotels could consider applying for a Green Globe certification to enhance their standing among a rising number of sustainably-minded guests.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-November 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows that many Americans are not expected to travel this holiday seasons. Sixty-two percent (62 percent) of employed Americans have no plans to stay in a hotel for business. According to STR, nationwide hotel occupancy was 44.4

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond

Future Food

Waste reduction across all waste streams will become a greater focus as recycling rules change and operators are forcing suppliers to rethink their product distribution methods. Experienced based, social and fun, responding to market demands and creating unique points of difference in the industry.

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