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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

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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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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Supporting Guests and the Environment with Sustainable Restrooms

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On the other hand, those labeled “sustainable” are held to a much higher standard, and they must be made from renewable sources. Utilizing recycled plastics, rather than producing new plastic materials, significantly minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. Source products with sustainability certifications.

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How Organic Ingredients Can Enhance Your Restaurant’s Sustainability Initiatives

The Rail

Today, we will explore the advantages of organic products and Paleo pantry essentials to show you how to source these ingredients to foster a greener dining experience. According to reports , more than 50% of diners claim to choose a restaurant that offers sustainably sourced food. Let’s explore some of them.

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Tapping into the Trend of Sustainable Coffee in Dining

The Rail

Apart from this, questions regarding fair labor practices, ethical sourcing, and treatment of workers in the regions that produce coffee are also areas of concern. Taste: Some consumers feel that sustainably sourced coffee has a superior taste to traditionally harvested coffee. Think recycling and composting food waste.

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The New Order: Five Important Focus Areas for Greener Operations

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For the necessary packaging, try to opt for biodegradable materials and packaging with a high recycled content. Working toward sustainability certifications, third-party companies can help restaurant owners learn how to vet their suppliers, and how their employee policies are, or aren’t, setting their team up for sustainable success.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

Modern Restaurant Management

Dunkin’ is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee cup lids in all of its U.S. The company is also on track to be fully transitioned to recyclable hot coffee cup lids in its U.S. The new lids are made of #5 polypropylene that can be recycled in cities and towns that offer #5 recycling.