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The Cost of B-ing Good

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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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The Rise of Sustainable Food Sourcing: Considerations for Seafood Restaurateurs

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Just like farmers in the organic revolution, fisheries and farms must invest in new processes and have their supply chain re-audited regularly to show that they are consistently meeting stringent certification requirements. Shrimp can be found worldwide, often near the seafloor of most coasts and estuaries and in rivers and lakes.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Three Ways to Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Accessibility 

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It’s estimated that in 2019 more than 11,000 lawsuits were filed in federal court for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III, with estimated average settlement costs of $16,000 for restaurants and other businesses that are considered open to the public. Look Beyond Certification.

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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

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Yang’s Kitchen , which Chris Yang opened in Los Angeles with his wife in 2019, has always focused on quality ingredients , like locally milled flour for its scallion pancakes, and produce from Food Roots , which distributes locally grown Asian fruits and vegetables. Wonho Frank Lee The dining room at Yang’s Kitchen.

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Supporting Guests and the Environment with Sustainable Restrooms

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Daily travel numbers are nearly back to what they were in 2019, according to the Transportation Security Administration ( TSA). Source products with sustainability certifications. Options include dual-flush toilets, WaterSense toilets that meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications and low-flow toilets.

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Four Things Bar and Restaurant Owners Should Consider in their Coverage 

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That includes anything from closely monitoring how much is served to any single guest, doing thorough background checks on security guards and other staff, keeping all liquor-associated certifications current, and providing written protocols to employees to ensure policies are understood and carried out in accordance with the rules.

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Ready for Takeoff: The Promise and Challenges of Restaurant Drone Delivery

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require that drone obtain a remote pilot certificate. However, restaurants seeking to capitalize on this new technology must navigate the aviation and privacy laws governing commercial drone operations.

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