Each of the three R's of an effective waste management system represents an avenue for significant cost savings.

• Reduce: Garbage costs money. By reducing the amount of trash that needs to be hauled off, any money saved is money earned.
• Reuse: Think twice about buying disposables. Disposable paper towels and napkins may be convenient, but reusable napkins and cleaning cloths are cheaper in the long run.
• Recycle: When compared to normal trash pickup, recycling haulers generally charge less per ton, so it is worth the extra seconds to separate your waste from your recyclables.

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Beyond saving money, having an effective recycling program can actually boost sales, increase customer loyalty and bring you one step closer to becoming a Certified Green Commercial Kitchen™.

Recycling protects the environment by reducing our dependence on the planet’s natural resources which are not renewable and are becoming more expensive to locate and extract. Every ton of material that is recycled equates to dramatic savings in oil, coal, clean air, water, and minerals.

Recycling diverts tons of waste from our rapidly filling landfills. In a landfill, garbage takes centuries to fully decompose. The process of landfill decomposition also releases toxic gases and liquids that pollute the air and can poison a nearby community’s entire water supply.

By purchasing products from our Biodegradable Disposables category you are one step closer to becoming a Certified Green Commercial Kitchen™. All of these products are recyclable or compostable; buying them shows your commitment to greening-up the restaurant industry by keeping waste out of landfills.

Reduce and Reuse.
A proper waste management system is centered around reduction and reuse. These principles, if properly implemented, will save your business a lot of money. It will give you some bonus points with mother nature too. » Learn More Compost your food waste.
The majority of a restaurant’s waste is composed of food waste. Rather than tossing it into the dumpster, food waste and some paper products can be composted into a nutrient rich soil additive. » Learn More Buy biodegradables and recyclables.
Purchasing biodegradable and recyclable products is part of becoming a Certified Green Commercial Kitchen™ and helps reduce environmental strain, if the products are properly recycled. Begin a recycling program.
It is important to know your local recycling and trash handling laws since many recyclable materials are actually banned from landfills. Cost is also a factor. Depending on your location, recycling can be either cheaper or more expensive than regular trash pickup, so be sure to factor this in to your expenses.
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Posting educational signs and having separately labeled recycling bins are a few ways to encourage employee and customer recycling. » Learn More