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Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

The EPA estimated that in 2018, the United States wasted 35.3 According to the food waste hierarchy pyramid, source reduction is the ‘best case scenario’ when it comes to food waste. Fortunately, there are many ways to manage food waste once it has been generated as an alternative to sending it to a landfill.

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Four Steps to Manage Restaurant Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Waste management is one of the challenges affecting the restaurant industry. Research from the University of Arizona shows that fast-food restaurants waste 9.55 percent, while full-service restaurants waste 11.3 Therefore, you should start by monitoring waste production before consolidating your efforts. Map Your Goals.

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For Restaurants Cutting Their Carbon Footprint, Composting Food Scraps Is Just the Beginning

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When food waste goes to landfills, it creates methane , a powerful greenhouse gas. Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. But restaurants have other, less visible sources of waste that also contribute to climate change. It takes a lot of education.

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How To Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants

The Restaurant Group

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. As far as food waste is concerned, manual inventory monitoring is usually one of the main culprits. Inventory shortage limits the restaurant’s earning potential, and excess stocks or inventory are wasted.

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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. Though landfill closures have also contributed to rising costs, recycling is still the cheaper option for waste disposal.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

Focus on Sustainability The impact of food waste is staggering, with U.S. restaurants contributing an estimated 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste annually , costing the industry billions in losses. Operationally, restaurants can conduct audits to identify inefficiencies, monitor waste, and implement reduction plans.

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