Sustainability
8 articles
Sustainable Kitchen Gadgets for Waste Reduction
A Smithey slotted spatula costs $30, but its durability prevents countless disposable plastic items from ending up in landfills, ultimately saving money and reducing waste.
Celebrity chefs' global reach is costing local food systems their future.
Despite a growing consumer interest in 'farm-to-table,' a single celebrity chef's endorsement can shift more produce sales to a national distributor in a week than a regional farmers' market sells in
Upcycled Food Market Surges, Projected for Strong Growth
Every year, 1.3 billion tons of perfectly good food are wasted globally, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. But a burgeoning industry is now turning what was once considered waste
Restaurants Boost Sustainability with New Counter Service Models
At Rye Bunny, eliminating hosts and reducing servers wasn't about cutting corners.
The Rise of Local Sourcing for Restaurants Seeking a Competitive Edge
Imagine a single tomato from Argentina costing a restaurant $40 or $50, once all its true expenses are tallied.
UNSW Sydney uses ultrasonic waves for energy efficient espresso
At UNSW Sydney, researchers have successfully brewed espresso-strength coffee using only room-temperature water and ultrasonic sound waves, cutting energy consumption by 75%.
Why Michelin's Green Star for Sustainability Was Retired
The Michelin Guide is retiring its Green Star, an award for restaurant sustainability introduced in 2020, due to widespread criticism over vague criteria and inconsistent application. Michelin plans to replace it with a new platform called 'Mindful Voices' to better showcase sustainable practices.
La Marzocco Achieves B Corp Certification for Espresso Machines
La Marzocco became the first espresso machine manufacturer to achieve B Corp certification.