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get Vegucated

By Andrea Bertoli On September 21, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Sustainability Information

Vegucated is a recently released film that takes the audience on a journey that just might encourage them change the way they view the animal foods on their plates. Marisa Miller Wolfson has created a funny, engaging, and clever film about the journey towards a vegan diet. Throughout the film we share this journey and […]

Sustainable Restaurants: Quick Wins for Restaurateurs

By Scott Cooney On August 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Green Your Business

Sustainable food has been described as the gateway to the green economy. What that means is that people may first have sustainability enter their mindset because of something in their food. It may be something they learn, something they taste or experience, or something that forces them to change their diets, like […]

“Start a Green Business Series”: Sustainable Mobile Food Vendor

By Scott Cooney On March 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Start a Green Business

Sustainable mobile food vendors offer a selection of healthy, organic snacks and simple meals with low carbon footprints through a mobile cart. These businesses can provide a healthy alternative to fast food and vending machines in underserved communities, as well as near schools, workplaces, and other locations where healthy food is hard to find.

There […]

“Start a Green Business Series”: Farmer’s Market

By Scott Cooney On March 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Start a Green Business

1. What is a farmer’s market?

Farmer’s markets are usually open-air, outdoor gatherings where growers and producers can sell their crops directly to consumers, as opposed to selling them to a grocery store. Accoding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the explosion in the number of farmer’s markets continues despite the poor economy, up […]

Raise Money for Sustainable Food Startups: Putting Your Money Where Your Food Is

By Scott Cooney On March 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Start a Green Business, Sustainable Business Strategy

How do you get startup funding for your great idea for a sustainable, food-based business?

Maybe a wind-powered pub refurbished with reclaimed materials that only serves local brews from its taps? Or how about an organic catering service with a seasonal menu that uses a fleet of biodiesel delivery vehicles?Whatever your brilliantly […]

Four Proven Ways to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of the Food You Serve

By Scott Cooney On March 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Sustainability Information, Sustainable Business Strategy

A carbon footprint is the sum of all the greenhouse gases (like carbon dioxide) we individually produce through the course of our daily lives. Food is a major factor in determining your restaurant’s carbon footprint.
Here’s some tips to help you lower your impact:

1. Find out where your food comes […]

Five Simple Tips for Reducing Food Waste in your Restaurant

By Scott Cooney On March 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Sustainable Business Strategy

Forty-three thousand tons of food are thrown out in the United States each day. All that waste adds up financially and environmentally. There are many steps you can take to initially cut back on waste in your food service establishment. Here are some ideas: