Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Recycle and compost. California has just launched a food waste recycling program, the largest of its kind in the US. Cities will compost organic waste, turning it into fertilizer, or harvest methane from rotting waste, burning it to generate power. Realize that small changes matter.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

While implementing recycling programs or oil management systems can indeed contribute to sustainability initiatives in foodservice, they can be much more costly to support, especially in the beginning. However, there’s a new solution—the GC120 from Continental Cup which is curbside recyclable or commercially compostable in 120 days.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

More than 180 billion single use takeout containers are thrown away in the US every year, and recycling is not a solution. A UN funded study estimated that barely 10% of plastic packaging is recycled effectively and more than 70% reaches landfills and nature. It takes at least 500 years to decompose and cannot be fully recycled.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

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. You may also like our article on why recycling single-use coffee cups is so difficult. Can you recycle single-use cups? Read on to learn more about what they had to tell me.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 24, 2022

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%. 7 plastics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Majority of people believe that compostable packaging can be thrown away with the rest trash and it will decompose on its own. However, the reality is compostable packaging are designed to be decomposed and processed in commercial composting facilities that provide the right environment for composting in a short period of time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

percent of the leftover food is recycled, 1.4 The circular economy is a model of production and consumption involving the reuse or recycling of materials to its fullest life cycle. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance stated in a report that only 14.3 percent donated, and the rest, 84.3 percent, is discarded.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

Whichever your specific goals are, they will fall under one of the following categories: reduce waste production, reuse and recycle. Reuse and Recycle. A single restaurant disposes 50 tons of waste every year , and out of the food waste disposed of, 76 percent are organic, meaning they can be recycled. now recycle their waste.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

Starting as a raw, not always well thought out movement in the 60’s this became the organic food movement, sustainable practices, recycling and composting, the farm to table movement, and learning about the connections between what we eat and how we feel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

About half of consumers indicated that a “restaurant’s efforts to reduce food waste, recycle or donate food can be factors in choosing where to dine.” Menus are also excellent vehicles for highlighting green practices such as farm to table dishes made with locally grown and harvested fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Their website says, “Regular soil analysis, natural composting, integrated pest management, biodiversity ,and integrated farming are always prioritized. In addition, all grape pomace is collected after pressing and sent to local dairies for use in feed and soil compost programs. It’s all about sustainability.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

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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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JANUARY 26, 2017

Until 2016, commercial organic recycling was limited to the dedicated few. If you produce 4 cubic yards* (the size of a standard commercial bin, not the smaller ‘cart’) or more of organic waste per week, you must separate and recycle that waste. Composting can be considered a form of recycling.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

Separate your trash, recyclables, food waste, etc., Compost all remaining food waste. These food scraps are ideal for composting, which returns the nutrients from organic kitchen waste to farms and soils. Track your restaurant food waste manually. Implement waste tracking processes. at the end of a shift. Conclusion.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 15, 2022

The company is also a trade representative for Pinhalense and Carmomaq and a manufacturer of its own 100% recyclable and reusable SUMMA “big bags”. These plastics are usually not recycled or reused, so they are incinerated or end up in landfill, which means they take years to decompose,” she adds.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

For some time now, the members of the foodservice industry in some areas have been forced, at a minimum, to practice proper waste disposal and recycling. More than 60% recycle cardboard/paper and fats/oils/grease. Less than 30% recycle aluminum/metal/glass/flexible plastics. 14% compost some food waste.

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The Rail

MAY 23, 2024

of solid waste via recycling, composting, and repurposing; Purchasing carbon credits for unavoidable emissions. Audits ensure that the waste you produce ends up in the right recycling bins and is being repurposed whenever possible. These steps contribute to achieving a net-zero and zero-waste status.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

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.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

There are several ways you can achieve this: Recycle plastic, glass, cardboard, etc. If you are a fast casual restaurant, provide recycling bins. Look into composting as well. Many cities have companies that offer you compost bins for food scraps that they pick up each week.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

You can also look into compostable packaging options and inform customers their takeout packaging can be composted. Or, give customers instructions on recycling the current packaging you use for carryout and delivery orders. Start Composting Food Waste. Update your POS for Paperless Ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Traditional restaurant packaging has a significant negative impact on the environment as common materials used, such as Styrofoam and single-use plastics, are not compostable. However, the adoption of recycling initiatives and reusable alternatives is helping to mitigate the negative environmental impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Other approaches to reducing your carbon footprint can be achieved from initiatives such as increasing recycling, reuse of packaging as well as reducing waste that goes to landfill for example by offering compostable or even edible packaging and reducing food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

But, when it comes to both front and back-of-house operations, there are things you can do to cut back on waste production, including: Setting up a recycling program. Composting food scraps and leftovers. Using biodegradable packaging. Not serving bottled water or offering plastic straws.

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Future Food

JULY 30, 2019

Many food businesses both large and small have been using recycled cups and containers and/or compostable systems as proven solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. If your food business is looking for environmentally friendly ways to package food for take away, then compostable or reusable food packaging could be just the thing.

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Open for Business

MARCH 20, 2023

Participating in a composting program is another great way to keep food out of landfills. Use eco-friendly materials Increasingly guests expect recyclable, compostable, or even reusable containers for takeout. These imprimaturs can provide recognition and credibility for a restaurant’s sustainability efforts.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Cheetah offers recyclable and compostable containers and utensils that make it easy to share with the rest of the group. Choose from a wide selection of recyclable and compostable containers and film wrap to split and store bulk products. It’s environmentally friendly. Buying in bulk helps reduce packaging waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

California Requires Quick Service Restaurants to Make Composting Bins Available : On July 1, a California law, requiring restaurants, malls and other businesses to make composting and recycling bins accessible to customers officially went into effect. Administrative Developments.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Today, compostable, recyclable and plant-based packaging is readily available , and many restaurants and third-party delivery service providers are already making efforts to curb the distribution of (single-)plastic straws, cutlery and condiment packets. . - Recycle glass and cardboard. Buy products in bulk whenever possible.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 16, 2020

Recycling and composting, selling non-GMO foods, and phasing out non-recyclable plastics are among the other practices Gen Z seek out in a restaurant. “Fresh, organic, sustainable” gets them in the door, and ingredient transparency is crucial to keeping them.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

From recycling and composting to donating leftovers and even to selling your waste, there are different ways in which you can make what seems like yesterday’s food into profit. Just Because It’s a Few Days Old Doesn’t Mean Its Waste You’re probably right not to use a week old tomato for your fresh tomato mozzarella salad.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

based Nardin Academy to set up a waste tracking system for recycling, compost, and landfill refuse that helped Nardin divert 86 percent of its cafeteria waste during the school year. This means that we produce more meals, which enable us to buy certain ingredients in bulk and save on costs. For example, we once helped Buffalo, N.Y.-based

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 8, 2023

Then read our article on why recycling single-use coffee cups is so difficult. With this in mind, consumers should use whatever resources are available to them to learn this information, as well as feeling comfortable asking questions about what companies are doing. Enjoyed this? Sign up for our newsletter !

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 6, 2023

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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

We use recyclable packaging and keep takeout packaging products to the minimum. This list can go on and on for waste, however, when waste is FINALLY just waste, compost is the answer or if the trimmings are safe, I'll give them to my sous chef, who then feeds them to her chickens. Using creative plating opportunities when arisen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Let your customers know what your business is doing to help local and global communities from recycling and composting to locally sourcing ingredients to supporting local food pantries. Plant-based is associated with sustainability and the bigger picture of being more environmentally responsible.

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