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Tech to Trash Can – How Technology Is Redefining Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. is wasted each year, about 119 billion pounds, estimated at over $408 billion. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy. But unchecked waste can threaten the bottom line.

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How can coffee shops reduce single-use cup waste? 

Perfect Daily Grind

As they’re difficult to recycle, we can also conclude most of these cups end up going to landfill, where they contribute to a growing waste problem. However, in response to the issue of single-use cup waste, some coffee shops now offer discounts for customers who bring their own reusable cups, as well as other swap schemes.

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3 Ways to Become a More Sustainable Restaurant

Focus POS

Sustainability is about cutting costs, eliminating waste, and improving your bottom line. Everything from proper inventory and vendor management to optimal energy and paper consumption is vital to creating a sustainable restaurant environment that is running as lean and clean as possible. Cut the Waste. Shop Smart.

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Setting Up A Sustainable Food Truck In 2021

The Restaurant Times

Sustainability is a concept that has gained popularity everywhere, including in the restaurant industry. When it comes to food trucks, a lack of sustainability can give rise to multiple problems. Setting up a sustainable food truck is, therefore, a new concept. . 7 Ways To Set Up A Sustainable Food Truck.

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Why Zero-Waste Training is Essential for Your Restaurant Team

The Rail

One of these is your attitude to waste. It’s no wonder, then, that more restaurants are training their staff in zero-waste methods. This is the process of engaging all employees to take steps that prevent wastage in all their activities. Let’s explore why zero-waste training is essential and how you can best approach it.

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Environmentally Friendly Tips For Restaurants

Bottleneck Management

Environmentally Friendly Tips For Restaurants Sustainability has become an increasingly important topic in the restaurant industry. Restaurants adopting sustainable practices is not only good for the planet, but it can also reduce costs. Yet it’s also easy to take clean water for granted. It all starts with awareness.”

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6 Ways To Enhance Waste Management System To Reduce Restaurant Operating Costs

The Restaurant Times

As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly. Thus, there arises a need for an efficient waste management system. .

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