by newspringenergy | Dec 16, 2016 | Restaurants, Sustainability
Many restaurateurs have been asking whether sustainability pays for itself and is worth getting LEAF certified. Understandably, with small margins and tough competition in restaurant business those are really important questions to ask. Kelly Black and Jayme MacFayden...
by newspringenergy | Nov 29, 2016 | Restaurants, Tips, Waste
America Recycles Day (Nov. 15) reminds everyone to increase their recycling efforts. That goes for restaurants, too. Just ask Nick Melvin, executive chef and owner at Venkman’s restaurant in Atlanta. He saves nearly $200 a month after initiating a composting and...
by newspringenergy | Oct 28, 2016 | Restaurants, Sustainability
Food trends, energy and water conservation, food waste reduction and supply chain sourcing were a few of the topics discussed at our first-ever Sustainability Executive Study Group meeting. The meeting, held Oct. 19, brought together restaurant sustainability experts,...
by newspringenergy | May 23, 2016 | Sustainability, Uncategorized
Biodegradable vs Compostable Products Do you know your options? A lot had been said and written about packaging. There is a strong push to switch to compostable and biodegradable packaging, but there is very little understanding of how effective switching to these...
by newspringenergy | May 16, 2016 | Sustainability
$15 Minimum wage could kill tipping Posted: May 26, 2015 | Author: Mike VonMassow There has been significant discussion about an increase in the minimum wage to $15/hour. Seattle has implemented a $15/hour minimum and LA, among others, has committed to moving towards...
