EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As part of creating that good environment, she’s taken multiple steps to cut Rifrullo’s carbon footprint, including composting all food scraps, one of the most important steps restaurants can take to combat climate change. Independent restaurants can get help through utility energy audit and equipment rebate programs—if their state has them.

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Compost Food Equipment Waste 101

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Certification, a credential bestowed by the non-profit organization B Labs, is a way for businesses to address those concerns and more as they undertake an in-depth auditing process, and come out with a seal of authenticity around their sustainability and social responsibility claims and a branding kit to help promote it.

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Certification Fast Casual Sustainability Front of House 88

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

In 2019, the leaders of 170 countries pledged to “significantly reduce” their use of plastics (including disposable coffee cups) by 2030. As more and more countries implement bans on single-use cups and plastics , we’ve seen the number of biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives increase.

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Waste Recycling Compost Café 141

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

According to Ecocycle, one of the largest non-profit recyclers in the US, less than 15% of restaurant food waste is collected for composting. The Boulder-based firm recently released a special report offering restaurant operators insights and advice on how they can reduce waste through composting. Donate Leftover Food.

Waste 75

Waste Front of House Compost Food 75

Xtra Chef

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Consistently tracking prices and auditing vendors is an easy way to manage prime costs in a tricky labor market. xtraCHEF’s Perspective on Food Waste featured in the Restaurant Success Report 2019. Most restaurants have creative ways to reduce waste from repurposing leftover kitchen trim to composting.

Compost 60

Compost Waste Inventory Audits 60

Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

Conduct a Food Waste Audit. The number of Americans who make food and beverage choices based on sustainability has increased by 23% since 2019 , so implementing environmentally friendly practices at your restaurant is sure to be a crowd-pleasing choice. Compost Whenever Possible. How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants: 16 Tips.

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Waste Food Compost Tip Distribution 59

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Greg joined the Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) in 2016, earned his Certified Restaurant Facility Professional designation in 2017, was chosen Restaurateur of the Year in 2019, and currently serves on the RFMA Board of Directors. Paul Soulliere: Information Systems Manager | 25 years.

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Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173