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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. This is a daunting task considering that a staggering 91% of all plastics ever produced haven’t been recycled – ending up in landfills and oceans around the world instead.

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What’s the difference between plastic and metal coffee pods?

Perfect Daily Grind

Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. A 2019 report from The Aluminium Association found that consumer recycling rates for aluminium cans in the US was almost 50%, while the industry recycling rate was over 63%.

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Supermarket Food Waste Is a Big Problem. Is Dynamic Pricing the Solution?

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Robert Sanders, the study’s author, used economic models to show that if grocery retailers used dynamic pricing to adjust prices for perishable foods based on how long they’ve been on the shelves, retailers would likely dramatically curb food waste. San Diego’s Rady School of Management suggests that it might.

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7 Guest Preference Predictions for 2022

Restaurant365

Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different. Healthy twists on comfort foods.

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Designing Super Sustainable Restaurant Kitchens

Modern Restaurant Management

All-electric kitchens also save on new construction costs, as they require no gas utility connections or plumbing systems, and they substantially reduce the carbon footprint of a restaurant, especially if powered by renewable sources like solar. Adaptive Reuse and Recycling The greenest building is one that’s already built.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. I also actively participate in the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood program to maintain an ongoing awareness of which species can be sourced safely.

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Architectural Salvage: Hot Restaurant Design Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

“The seating is leather, rich, dark and comfortable, while the tables are made from recycled industrial floors including original screws,” Keogh noted, “Old French school chairs add a whimsical touch. Unlike demolition, architectural deconstruction requires finesse instead of shear force. ”

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