Q-and-A: NRA Conserve director talks restaurant sustainability
Restaurants with a sustainability plan have an advantage over the competition in several ways. Making an effort to protect the environment and prevent food waste helps restaurants make a connection...
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Q&A: What can restaurants do to reduce food waste?
Abshire (Photo: National Restaurant Association) For restaurants looking to implement a sustainability plan, one of the best places to start is by reducing food waste. As much as 40% percent of the...
View Article5 steps for practicing sustainability in 2015
Though it may be hard to believe, 2014 is over and 2015 has begun, but one trend that remains consistent is the restaurant industry’s continued interest in sustainability. The proof is evident. This...
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Don’t get boxed in: How restaurants can save big with cardboard recycling
(Photo: Jeff Clark) Many restaurant owners want to recycle, but don’t know how or where to begin. Starting with a big, complex recycling program can be difficult for a number of reasons: Different...
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3 easy and inexpensive ways to save water
(Photo: Conserve) You can’t run your restaurant without water. You use it to cook meals; clean dishes, floors and equipment. You serve it to thirsty customers and wash hands — many times over. But the...
View Article3 reasons to care about composting
Did you know you could save real money by composting waste at your restaurant? In some cases, businesses can save up to 75% on trash removal services just by reducing the amount of waste that is hauled...
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3 facts to stop you from wasting water
Water is the one integral ingredient you need to operate your restaurant. The food you serve, cooking you do and proper sanitation practices you use probably wouldn’t exist without water. But for...
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The quest for zero waste: 6 pointers to reduce trash and increase profits
(Image: NRA) For restaurateurs, practicing sustainability can be challenging, but ultimately rewarding. It is important to start small and make incremental steps, but sometimes it’s fun and...
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