Food Industry – Effective Waste Management

Hotels and restaurants produce a large amount of recyclable waste material. They also require more specialized dumpsters and roll carts. The most common type of waste includes organic waste (prepared food and its ingredients), plastic, glass, metal, paper and cardboard, which can be managed using a variety of Rubbermaid waste receptacles and other outdoor containers. With proper planning, these can be greatly reduced and recycled, which can help save valuable natural resources and also save energy spent on manufacturing new products. Proper planning can also help in the effective disposal of waste material that cannot be recycled. Waste can be greatly reduced by reducing, reusing and recycling. This article looks at some of the most effective ways to manage waste in the food industry:

Ideas to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

1. Replace utensils, dishes made of disposable materials with reusable ones. Reusable items are economical in the long run as they can be used repeatedly after cleaning and this reduces waste costs.

2. Use napkins, reusable tablecloths instead of disposable ones.

3. Buy large containers instead of many small ones. This will not only save money but also reduce container waste.

4. If you see a pattern in customer leftovers, consider smaller portions. If necessary, change the cost accordingly, lower cost will make you more competitive, and less food will be wasted as well.

5. Ask your suppliers to provide you with products that are packaged in recyclable materials.

6. Buy concentrated soaps and liquids and then distill them at the end instead of buying ready-to-use pre-distilled solutions. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also reduce container waste.

Characteristics of a successful recycling program

1. Educating your employees on the advantages of reusing and recycling is of utmost importance. Full employee involvement can help make your recycling program a success.

2. Make sure trash and recycling bins look different and are clearly marked with recycling stickers.

3. Recycling bins should be placed in convenient places where everyone can reach them. This applies to both containers placed in the cooking area and containers located in the customer area.

4. Inform customers about the recycling program at your facility. This will also help improve your image and will also encourage customer participation in recycling waste materials.

Leading recycling bin manufacturing companies like Rubbermaid, Waste Warrior, Ecolad, United Receptacles, Techstar, Witt, and Safco have made various bins with the recycling needs of the food industry in mind. Some of the most popular containers for employees are stackable recycling bins and rolling carts. The most popular containers for the customer area are Recycling Container for Aluminum Cans and Design and Steel Containers, you will find a wide variety of recycling containers to meet the needs of your hotel or restaurant.