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EPS Foam Regulations – Will You Be Compliant in 2022?
After the legislative hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, states and congress have been busy putting new environmental legislation into place, under mounting political and public pressure. One material that has been particularly under the microscope is EPS foam. Why? First, because of the quantities. We throw away an estimated 25 billion Expanded Polystyrene (EPS […]
Why Food Waste Is Not Waste At All
When businesses think about recycling and zero waste, food waste is not one of the first things that comes to mind versus the obvious materials such as paper, plastic, cardboard and aluminum, before considering food waste. If your business is already recycling paper, bottles and cans, adding food scraps collections is the natural next step […]
Technologies to Minimize Waste and Save Money in the Food Service Industry
In the U.S., the magnitude of food waste at a national scale is astonishing; three times more food is wasted than it would take to feed every single hungry person in the country. Meanwhile, the restaurant sector generates 11.4 million tons of food waste annually, at a cost of billions of dollars. In this second […]
Strategies to Minimize Waste and Save Money in the Food Service Industry
Businesses are all seeking efficiencies in their operating processes and wise companies don’t leave waste out of the equation. In this two-part series, we look at the strategies and technologies that can help businesses in the food service industry drastically cut their waste bills and procurement costs. Benefits of Implementing Waste Minimization Strategies Capturing pre-consumer […]
Turning Your Grease Into Green: How to Profit from Used Cooking Oils
In the restaurant industry, disposing of used cooking oils and trap grease can be a messy and expensive business, with the risk of fines for incorrect disposal. Not only will a fat, oil and grease (FOG) recycling program reduce the amount of organic material discharged into the wastewater system, it will also reduce your maintenance […]
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