REVIEWED P2 OPTIONS
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Reviewed Food Processing/Rendering - Kitchen OptionsFollowing are a list of options that have been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. These options have worked at other facilities and may work at yours. |
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Buy in bulk | ||
Buy bulk food and condiments to use in refillable dispensers instead of single serving packages. | ||
Manage shipping containers | ||
Recycle cardboard boxes from shipments, or arrange for your supplier to reuse them. | ||
Donate leftover food | ||
Donate leftover food to area food banks or shelters. | ||
Reuse plastic containers | ||
Reuse plastic kitchen containers. | ||
Buy reusable coffee filters | ||
Buy reusable mesh coffee filters. | ||
Donate coffee grounds | ||
Donate coffee grounds for use as fertilizer. | ||
Feature beer on draft | ||
Feature beer on draft to cut waste and storage space requirements. | ||
Recycle stained linen | ||
Make cleaning rags or chef's aprons from torn or stained linen. | ||
Use reusable cleaning rags | ||
Use cloth napkins or rags instead of one-time use materials to wipe up spills. | ||
Recycle material used in food preparation | ||
Recycle glass, aluminum, cardboard and fryer oil (if possible) that is used in food preparation. If your volume isn't large enough for the recycler, recruit neighboring restaurants to participate so the quantity is enough for the program. | ||
Use refillable dispensers | ||
Buy cleansers and mixes in concrete form, and use refillable dispensers. |
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