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According to the food waste hierarchy pyramid, source reduction is the ‘best case scenario’ when it comes to food waste. Donation, composting, and organic recycling are all available options to restaurant operators attempting to reduce the amount of food scraps entering their solid waste bins. Organic Recycling.
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. Independent restaurants can get help through utility energy audit and equipment rebate programs—if their state has them.
Whichever your specific goals are, they will fall under one of the following categories: reduce waste production, reuse and recycle. You can also consult your employees and customers when doing the waste audit. Reuse and Recycle. now recycle their waste. This is the best way to support recycling programs.
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.
For the necessary packaging, try to opt for biodegradable materials and packaging with a high recycled content. Owners can engage with sustainability experts and undergo audits on their existing practices, helping them understand their current ecological footprint and what they need to prioritize to get that down.
Conducting an Energy Audit The first step towards improving restaurant efficiency is conducting an energy audit. An audit can help identify outdated equipment that is consuming more resources than necessary. Dining establishments can conduct the audits online or hire a professional to perform a detailed assessment.
Fortunately, there are sustainable practices you can employ to lower utility costs , including: Conducting an energy efficiency audit : Knowing is half the battle, and energy efficiency audits can provide a baseline to measure the impact of your sustainability efforts.
Conduct Waste Audits. A restaurant generates food waste from numerous sources. Until and unless these sources are identified, it will be quite impossible to control the wastage. You need to conduct waste audits to know the exact amount of food waste that gets generated from various sources. Source: CAKE Mix.
Unsure of where to start, you kicked-off the process with an on-site sustainability audit. Much to your surprise, the amount of food that was wasted could virtually feed a small nation.Trash was being tossed into the recycle bins, contaminating the truly recyclable items. The results were shocking! with reusable containers.
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From fuel usage and energy efficiency to reducing, reusing and recycling, DOT Transportation has made great strides in their sustainability efforts. In fact, they have significantly curbed energy consumption and recycle more than 1 million pounds of cardboard, pallets, paper products, and stretch wrap. Number 7: The Martin Brower Co.
A solid QMS should include: Food Quality Audits: Regular checks to ensure products meet standards. Waste Reduction: Implementing practices to minimise food waste and promote recycling. While it may not be possible to source all your ingredients this way, it is certainly worth exploring for locations near these networks.
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