Building a Sustainable Kitchen
Solid-waste considerations.
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Solid-waste considerations.
The volume of solid waste you send to the landfill, and the business and environmental costs of hauling it away have a major impact on your sustainability efforts and your bottom line. Whenever possible, avoid disposables in any area of your operations.
 Plastic utensils and paper plates generally require more resources—particularly petroleum and energy—to produce and replace compared to the cost and impact of washing conventional dishes.In the long run, disposable utensils, plates and cups cost you more. While it's unlikely that you can totally eliminate disposables from your kitchen, you can take many steps to minimize their use. Choose durable stainless steel or ceramic covers for your warming and storage containers, for one.
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