The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Dine-in Consumer Goods Compost 130

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Since our business model is built upon transforming typical cafeteria food into scratch-cooked meals made from clean, locally sourced and organic ingredients, we guide our clients to reinvest the money they’ve saved through waste reduction back into these premium ingredients, which inevitably results in better food.

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Waste Food Compost Food Supply 474

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Other approaches to reducing your carbon footprint can be achieved from initiatives such as increasing recycling, reuse of packaging as well as reducing waste that goes to landfill for example by offering compostable or even edible packaging and reducing food waste. This is true for both cooking and space heating.

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Food Supply Transportation Compost Waste 520

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp was one of a few certifications or collectives we investigated to find guidance and validation for the way we do business, particularly our long-standing sustainable sourcing mission. Waste management programs like recycling, composting, and any food-waste reduction measuring done can also help in this category.

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Certification Fast Casual Front of House Government 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. I also actively participate in the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood program to maintain an ongoing awareness of which species can be sourced safely.

Sustainability 450

Sustainability Waste Food Supply Recycling 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Let your customers know what your business is doing to help local and global communities from recycling and composting to locally sourcing ingredients to supporting local food pantries. Plant-based is associated with sustainability and the bigger picture of being more environmentally responsible.

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Seasonal Menu Compost Recycling 2018 431

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 1, 2022

One of these alternatives is compostable coffee capsules. Although recyclable capsules are an option for consumers, the waste disposal solutions aren’t always straightforward. Nespresso and Keurig are two of the biggest global coffee capsule manufacturers, producing capsules made from aluminium and recyclable plastic, respectively.

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Compost Marketing Recycling Certification 137

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Think paper straws versus plastic. The focus is to cut down the impact we have on the environment.

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Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 390

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

By 2025, McDonald’s plans to recycle guest packaging in 100 percent of its restaurants. The brand has also pledged that 100 percent of its guest packaging will come from renewable, recycled, or certified sources. Of course, customers also need to play their part by opting for bridgeable products and recycling responsibly.

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Catering Supplies Recycling 2019 235

EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The results point to the fact that stopping waste at the source is more effective — environmentally and economically. Vermont established a universal recycling law that requires separation and diversion of food scraps from the waste stream. In this case, that means finding a home for food before it reaches its “sell by” date.

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Waste Pricing Airlines Food 344

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. This is a daunting task considering that a staggering 91% of all plastics ever produced haven’t been recycled – ending up in landfills and oceans around the world instead.

Waste 152

Waste Compost Recycling Sustainability 152

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Ingredients are clean and sourced from local vendors whenever possible, and the menu is designed to support vegan, gluten-free, and Halal diets in an effort to accommodate all guests, no matter their dietary preferences. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide.

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Franchising Franchise 2020 Fast Casual 340

Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different. Healthy twists on comfort foods.

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2022 Compost Recycling White Paper 147

Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

You can also look into compostable packaging options and inform customers their takeout packaging can be composted. Or, give customers instructions on recycling the current packaging you use for carryout and delivery orders. Start Composting Food Waste. Update your POS for Paperless Ordering.

Waste 148

Waste Compost Point of Sale Food Order 148

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

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.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 376

The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Their website says, “Regular soil analysis, natural composting, integrated pest management, biodiversity ,and integrated farming are always prioritized. In addition, all grape pomace is collected after pressing and sent to local dairies for use in feed and soil compost programs. It’s all about sustainability.

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White Paper Vineyard Compost 2012 143

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Tortas Frontera is now offering the same locally-sourced Mexican specialties that Chicago air travelers know and love for pickup and delivery from Kitchen United’s near north side location. In addition, the company also provides a 100-percent recyclable plastic line. Eco-Friendly Packaging.

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Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 364

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 24, 2022

Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. A 2019 report from The Aluminium Association found that consumer recycling rates for aluminium cans in the US was almost 50%, while the industry recycling rate was over 63%. 7 plastics.

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Recycling Compost Sustainability Waste 139

Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

By working towards less (food) waste and a more seasonal and locally-sourced menu, you’ll quickly be able to get on the right track. #1 Recycle glass and cardboard. Compost fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread, egg shells etc. Source: Nielsen. 1 REDUCE WASTE. Buy products in bulk whenever possible.

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Sustainability Seasonal Menu Compost Recycling 107

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

“Off-premise business was growing exponentially well before the pandemic, and then it became the single source of income for restaurants. In addition to the Vanguard line, Eco-Products offers a wide range of plates, cups, utensils and containers made from renewable and post-consumer recycled resources. ALTA Wireless Food Probe.

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Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

The Rail

MARCH 22, 2024

Utilize green practices: Simple eco-friendly actions like buying local to help reduce the carbon footprint, replacing single-use items with reusable ones, and implementing recycling programs can significantly reduce the restaurant's environmental impact. This reduces the workload on HVAC systems, resulting in energy savings.

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Audits Sustainability Loyalty Program Compost 130

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 8, 2023

Then read our article on why recycling single-use coffee cups is so difficult. With this in mind, consumers should use whatever resources are available to them to learn this information, as well as feeling comfortable asking questions about what companies are doing. Enjoyed this? Sign up for our newsletter !

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Sustainability Consumer Goods Social Media Recycling 167

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Learn about Composting Composting is not just about doing your share for the environment by separating plastics from biodegradables. Diners today are interested in knowing the source of the foods they eat, as well as receive full transparency on pricing, manufacturers, fair trade, wages, and so on.

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Compost Loyalty Program Back of House Customer Service 114

The Rail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Promoting sustainability practices such as composting for landscaping, recycled takeout bags and utensils, and sourcing ingredients locally will imbue a powerful ethical quality in your brand, keeping the consumers who care coming back for more.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Seasonal Menu Audits Outdoor 130

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Learn about Composting Composting is not just about doing your share for the environment by separating plastics from biodegradables. Diners today are interested in knowing the source of the foods they eat, as well as receive full transparency on pricing, manufacturers, fair trade, wages, and so on.

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Compost Loyalty Program Back of House Customer Service 110

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JANUARY 26, 2017

Until 2016, commercial organic recycling was limited to the dedicated few. If you produce 4 cubic yards* (the size of a standard commercial bin, not the smaller ‘cart’) or more of organic waste per week, you must separate and recycle that waste. Composting can be considered a form of recycling.

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Recycling Waste Compost Reference 40

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Jesse Winters is the founder of Conservation Coffee , which sources shade-grown coffee from organic farms. “[If While some modern roasters now include built-in air recycling systems, older models typically emit these gases into the atmosphere. Using this money, we plant five indigenous tree seedlings in an area that we source from.”.

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Agriculture Certification Sustainability Recycling 123

Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different. Healthy twists on comfort foods.

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2022 Compost Recycling White Paper 78

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 29, 2019

Sip your heart out… We’re excited to share that we’re eliminating plastic straws + rolling out compostable, plant-based straws to our U.S. Most of our paper comes from recycled sources. Shake Shack also has story highlights. View this post on Instagram. We use soy ink for the printing on our packaging.

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Social Media Marketing 2019 Compost 150

Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Shorter, more defined menus that are less labour intensive, more cost effective and contain more sustainable and locally sourced produce are becoming a clear focus of the modern menu. Day of the week Specials. What would you like to know more about? Do you have an article request? Additional Comments on this blog. Thank you for your feedback!

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2022 Food Supply Entertainment Hospitality 148

The Wine Knitter

APRIL 19, 2022

Minimizing the Generation of Waste and increasing Recycling Among other things, Emiliana has 91 organic vegetable gardens for its employees, with many participating in collective growing to provide healthy food for their families. All glass, metal, and cardboard are recycled. Grapes are sourced from the D.O. Maipo Valley.

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Vineyard Certification Sustainability Recycling 107

Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 9, 2023

There are several ways you can achieve this: Recycle plastic, glass, cardboard, etc. If you are a fast casual restaurant, provide recycling bins. Look into composting as well. Many cities have companies that offer you compost bins for food scraps that they pick up each week.

Compost 52

Compost Recycling Website Management Employee Relations 52

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 18, 2022

Coffee ground recycling company bio-bean receives award for Inficaf product. Nia sources coffee directly from female farmers in Africa. A&W launches Canada’s first lidless compostable coffee cup. According to Persistence Market Research, the compound annual growth rate is predicted to be 9.1% between 2022 and 2031.

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Pricing Webinar 2022 Café 121

The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

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. Conduct Waste Audits. Use The 3 Rs.

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Waste Management Management Operations 52

Notch

MARCH 17, 2022

And 11 restaurants across the US now have their ‘Michelin Green Star’ recognizing their commitment to sustainability initiatives; including local ingredients, eliminating food waste and non-recyclables, and curating a plant-focused menu. Source: Business Chief. Green Star Restaurant. Image by SingleThread Farms in B&W.

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Sustainability Operations Seasonal Menu Compost 52

The Rail

MARCH 20, 2025

Your establishment likely uses industry-standard styrofoam or plastic containers and utensils because theyre affordable and easy to source. Experts predict its waste could triple by 2060 but estimate only 20% will be recycled while 50% will be landfilled. However, its time for a change. All this plastic is adding up.

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Waste Food Recycling Sustainability 130