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Overcoming the Challenges of Sustainable Sourcing in the Restaurant Industry

The Rail

The food and beverage sector is one of the most significant sources of carbon emissions. According to a recent report, 49% of consumers consider sustainability factors when making food and beverage purchases. Though sustainable sourcing is important, it is not something that is easily achieved.

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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. While recycling costs have undeniably increased, demand for high quality recyclables is still growing.

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Supporting Guests and the Environment with Sustainable Restrooms

Modern Restaurant Management

Now is the time to also consider sustainability and how to minimize the environmental impact of commercial restrooms. Best Practices for Sustainable Restrooms. To responsibly maintain restrooms, the first step is to understand the difference between eco-friendly and sustainable.

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How Organic Ingredients Can Enhance Your Restaurant’s Sustainability Initiatives

The Rail

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor Sustainability has become crucial to the success of restaurants. 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. The first step toward sustainability is choosing organic ingredients.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue for restaurants and the world. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. Lisa Dahl, Chef and Restaurateur, Dahl Restaurant Group.

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Tapping into the Trend of Sustainable Coffee in Dining

The Rail

That may or may not be up for debate, but one thing is for sure: the world is decidedly waking up to the taste of sustainability. As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

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Innovation, Cup by Cup: The Starbucks Sustainability Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

This change will directly contribute to the coffee chain’s 2030 sustainability goals to conserve water usage by 50 percent and achieve carbon neutral green coffee. Too often we let outdated thinking prevent rapid progress: we assume that if something is better or more sustainable, it must cost more and take longer to gain traction.