6 Easy Ways the Restaurant Industry can Improve Sustainability
The restaurant industry has a significant impact on the environment due to factors such as energy use, food waste, and the generation of plastic waste. In fact, the United States alone produces an estimated 22 to 33 billion pounds of waste every year. The good news is that there are a number of ways that restaurants can be more sustainable and reduce their environmental impact.
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How Restaurants can Reduce Environmental Impact
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Reduce energy use: Restaurants can save energy by using energy-efficient appliances, turning off lights and equipment when not in use, and using natural light whenever possible.
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Reduce food waste: Restaurants can reduce food waste by only ordering the amount of food they need, using inventory management software to track expiration dates, and donating excess food to charities.
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Reduce plastic waste: Many restaurants generate a significant amount of plastic waste from single-use items such as straws, utensils, and takeout containers. Restaurants can reduce this waste by using reusable or compostable alternatives and recycling when possible.
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Support sustainable agriculture: Restaurants can support sustainable agriculture by sourcing ingredients from local, organic, and sustainable farms and using seasonal ingredients.
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Educate customers: Restaurants can educate customers about sustainability by providing information on their menus or website about their efforts to reduce their environmental impact.
- Use FreshFry Pods: FreshFry Pods are the easiest, safest, and most efficient way to purify frying oil for reuse. Pods contain recycled plant-waste that adsorbs impurities in frying oil like a magnet. When using Pods, restaurants help the environment by utilizing the food waste in the Pods, and they also reduce how much oil they go through each year. The Pods extend frying oil life so restaurants can use the same oil for longer. It's a win/win for the environment.
By utilizing these and other sustainability measures, restaurants can reduce their environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable food system.
Implementing FreshFry Pods at your restaurant is an easy way to get started. Learn more about FreshFry Pods here.
