Published June 4, 2015

How to make your restaurant more sustainable

Sustainability was a big topic at the 2015 National Restaurant Show. While it’s easy to see why becoming more sustainable and eco-friendly is a good idea (Millennial demand, more efficient, saves money), figuring out how to get started can be challenging. Four things you can start doing include tracking food waste, fix water inefficiencies, start composting, and stop using plastic silverware.

Food waste is a big issue, but new technology can make tracking and avoiding it much easier. The food that does get wasted can be composted, but you have to be diligent to not allow any plastic or non-biodegradable material to mix with it.

Make the switch from plastic single-use utensils to silverware and you’ll be surprised by how much money you save. Be aware of your water use as well, and do an equipment audit to check for leaks and other inefficiencies.

Read the full article here: Four ways to make a facility more sustainable