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People are growing more eco-conscious because damage to the environment is becoming more apparent. Many fast-food restaurants started their green initiatives, including those famous fast-food chains, to diminish waste, mainly plastic and foam packaging, to conserve energy and support sustainability. Many of these already proved that making profits is possible without being harmful to nature. You can take a stride towards this change with some of the tips from this easy guide on how to make your fast food restaurant eco-friendly.

Supporting Local 

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Look for local family farms that support sustainability—those with a commitment to the environment, seeking the balance between profits and social and ecological responsibilities. If you source your ingredients from local farms, such as fresh produce, poultry, and meat, it can help lessen your carbon footprint. Food miles are a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. Supporting local farms and businesses is also a good marketing tactic because you cross-promote your restaurant food products in your community.

Saving Energy

Investing in solar panels installation may be a bit pricey, but the long-term benefit is worth it. Imagine how much the reduction in your electricity bills will be, as well as the decrease in gas-related expenses. Plus, it will create a significant impact on your business branding if you are going green. If solar panels are too much for you, you can start by replacing your incandescent light bulbs with energy-saving LED lights and buying energy-efficient equipment. It would be great if you also train your employees to turn off the lights and idle machines. 

Using Cost-Effective Compostables Tableware 

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Plastic and foam are the major contributors of restaurant waste. They ended mostly in landfills, that is why some governments started to ban the use of these materials. Compostable tableware is the best eco-friendly alternative for foam packaging and disposable plastic plates. These compostables are made from sustainable materials like bamboo, sugarcane, and palm. 

For instance, after extracting juice from sugarcane, the pulp residue is converted to Bagasse, which is molded into disposable tableware. The bamboo and palm have similar processes, the latter falling sheaths were turned into bowls and plates without cutting down any palm tree, and the leaves regenerate again on their own. Moreover, all these tableware are free from harmful chemicals. 

This compostable tableware is also versatile. It can be used for catering, seated dining and takeout, and delivery services. To give an example, this Square Sugarcane Salad Bowl is suitable for salads, pasta, and soup. If you add this eco-friendly clear lid, then they are ready to go. This simply proves that these green products are cost-effective. In addition to these compostable plates, there are compostable cutlery and compostable paper straws.

Shifting to Eco-Friendly Supplier 

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In order to achieve success in changing your fast food restaurant to an eco-friendly one, you need to find the right supplier whose vision and mission is to help the environment. PacknWood is an eco-friendly foodservice supplier whose products were all made from renewable material and were processed under C02 Neutral methods for lesser carbon footprints.