SECTOR RESOURCES - RESTAURANTS

Included are easy tips to lessen the environmental impact and increase overall competitiveness of restaurants through waste reduction, recycling, and resource conservation. Various options for waste disposal are explored including composting and waste oil disposal.

Resources

General info

• Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability (National Restaurant Association)

Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling

• Food Waste Management Tools and Resources (EPA)
• Food for Thought: Restaurant Guide to Waste Reduction and Recycling
• Food Waste General Info (EPA)
• Anaerobic Digestion (Food Waste) General Info (EPA)
• www.findacomposter.com

Resouce Conservation

• Energy Smart (a program of Minnesota Waste Wise)
• Biodiesel: Fat to Fuel (EPA)