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Cradle to Cradle (Part 4): How to Close the Loop in Your Foodservice Operation
This is the final post in our series on cradle-to-cradle thinking in foodservice. We covered the loop, how composting works, and how food waste gets processed. Now the practical question: if you run an operation and you want to actually close your loop, how do you do...
Cradle to Cradle (Part 3): How Food Waste Is Processed, From Windrows to On-Site Digesters
This is Part 3 of our series on cradle-to-cradle thinking in foodservice. Part 2 explained how composting works and why home and commercial aren't the same. Now we widen the lens: once food waste and compostable packaging leave the bin, where do they go, and what are...
Cradle to Cradle (Part 2): How Composting Works, Home vs. Commercial
This is Part 2 of our series on cradle-to-cradle thinking in foodservice. In Part 1 we covered the loop in broad strokes. Now we get into the part everyone nods along to but few people can actually explain: how composting works, and why where you compost changes what...
Cradle to Cradle in Foodservice (Part 1): What “Closing the Loop” Really Means
This is the first post in a series on cradle-to-cradle thinking in foodservice. We are going to walk through what it means, why food waste sits at the center of it, and how compostable products and on-site digestion fit together. No product pitch this time. Just the...
How to Measure the Environmental Impact of Your Foodservice Disposables (Free EIR Tool)
Most procurement decisions about disposable products come down to two numbers: price per case and how fast it ships. The environmental impact of those products almost never shows up on the same spreadsheet, mostly because nobody has put it in front of the buyer in a...
How to Find a Composting Drop-Off Site Near You (Free Map)
A compostable cup only does its job if it has somewhere to go. That sentence sounds obvious, but it is the part of the sustainability conversation that gets skipped most often. A product can be certified compostable, made from plant fiber, and free of plastic lining,...
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Launched in 1997, our mission has been to end deforestation and plastic pollution by providing sustainable solutions for everyday essentials.
How does compost contribute to the sustainability of food production?
As the world moves towards more sustainable practices, composting is becoming a cornerstone in transforming food production. It leverages organic waste management to enrich soil, reduce pollution, and promote the recycling of nutrients. According to the Environmental...
Can you compost paper plates?
As of 2020, the United States generated approximately 292.4 million tons of waste, with only about 32.1% being recycled or composted. For leaders in the food service sector, it's crucial to understand your role in this dynamic and explore options for sustainable...