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As Consumers Prioritize Sustainability, Forward-Thinking Operators Accommodate

Restaurant Business

It’s no secret that in recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized eco-friendliness and sustainability in various parts of their lives. From the rise in popularity of electric cars to consumers’ obsession with reusable water bottles, it’s clear that consumers want more sustainability in their day-to-day lives.

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Restaurants Save Money with the Right Recycling Practices 

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. While recycling costs have undeniably increased, demand for high quality recyclables is still growing.

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Emerging from COVID With a More Sustainable Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

While times are difficult right now, it could be the perfect opportunity to consider making some changes to your business model, including shifting to a more sustainable approach for the future. Let’s take a look at a few sustainable practices and why now might be the perfect time to make more planet-friendly choices for your business.

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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices.

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How to Engage Your Employees in Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Smart restaurant owners understand sustainability benefits their bottom line and customer base. if you’ve decided to get started, how do you get employees excited about sustainability too? Your employees will complete the majority of your sustainability actions. Guess who cares about sustainability?

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Architectural Salvage: Hot Restaurant Design Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

As the desire to develop new and update older restaurant establishments increases, designers and owners seek to add an authentic historical touch to their spaces by incorporating architectural salvage. “The reclaimed pieces we've been able to place in our projects are almost always the most talked about design elements in the room.

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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.