EATER
APRIL 8, 2022
Composting is good for everything and everyone, but food waste continues to be a major problem In the United States, food waste amounts to a whopping 30 to 40 percent of the food supply. New York City, on the other hand, introduced a curbside composting program that failed completely because there was little incentive to participate.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 9, 2022
Approximately 45 percent of all fruits and vegetables , 35 percent of seafood, 30 percent of cereals, and 20 percent of meat and dairy products are wasted by suppliers, retailers, and consumers each year. Recycle and compost. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually. Realize that small changes matter.
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Perfect Daily Grind
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”. Once coffee shop owners feel more informed, Lenka says they can assess which items or materials can be recycled or composted instead of being sent to landfill.
Perfect Daily Grind
MAY 24, 2022
Global warming is a crucial factor which is pushing retailers towards aluminium capsules,” Yuval explains. That said, plastic coffee pods are still in decline and retailers at all levels are switching to aluminium capsules,” he adds. Compostable and biodegradable pods. Maximising freshness. Enjoyed this?
EATER
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
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.
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. Unsurprisingly, the retail food and food service industries are the primary users globally of single-use food and beverage packaging. What is compostable food packaging?
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. Healthy twists on comfort foods.
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