Zero-waste restaurants: do you think it's really possible?

Zero-Waste Restaurants: Is It Possible?

earth911.com 11 Oct '12, 1pm

Zero-waste restaurants: do you think it's really possible?

The food service industry is notoriously waste-intensive, from piles of packaging to mountains of food waste. So, why aren't more restaurants giving zero-waste a go? What are the challenges holding them back, and is such a lofty ambition even possible? Founded by German-born entrepreneur Florian Pfahler, Hannah's Bretzel is out to do the unthinkable at its four Chicago locations - go entirely zero-waste. Photo courtesy of Hannah's Bretzel Even with recycling programs in place, high volumes of food scraps and other organics make it next to impossible for restaurants to obtain zero-waste goals without composting. Unfortunately, the high costs of composting in urban areas often keep it from becoming a feasible option for many businesses. As a result, most composting eateries are high-end restaurants where visitors pay more than $30 per meal. Though composting may seem out of ...

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@ROCKSRecycling » 05 Nov '12, 12pm
#zerowaste at a #restaurant? I know of a restaurant in Greenfield, Mass which is pretty close to zero. Read more: [link]
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@ecotec_tr » 22 Oct '12, 1pm
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@Earth911 » 21 Oct '12, 7pm
Would you prefer to eat at a restaurant just because it composts? The potential for compost is huge: [link]
@hannahsbretzel » 20 Oct '12, 9pm
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@DishcrawlChi » 15 Oct '12, 6pm
Hannah's Bretzel tries to be "zero waste". What a great example for all Chicago restaurants! [link]
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@Earth911 » 13 Oct '12, 5pm
Would you prefer to eat at a restaurant that composts? Find out how it could change the industry: [link]
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A good effort for a QSR. Leaves our friends at Silo still with the crown. [link]
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How #composting could change the restaurant industry: [link]
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