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Person in black gloves handling stacked plastic meal containers, with visible salads inside. Background is blurred, emphasizing the action.

Person in black gloves handling stacked plastic meal containers, with visible salads inside. Background is blurred, emphasizing the action.

PFAS in Takeout Containers: What Food Businesses Need to Know

Aishwarya Iyer

Jul 126 min read

Product Guides >

Two people holding tacos and drinks, one pink with lime, the other with a straw. Eco-branded cups and takeout boxes on a wooden table.

Two people holding tacos and drinks, one pink with lime, the other with a straw. Eco-branded cups and takeout boxes on a wooden table.

7 Eco-friendly Products You Can Switch to for Your Food Truck Business

Nicole Braganza

Jul 216 min read

Person in black gloves handling stacked plastic meal containers, with visible salads inside. Background is blurred, emphasizing the action.

Person in black gloves handling stacked plastic meal containers, with visible salads inside. Background is blurred, emphasizing the action.

PFAS in Takeout Containers: What Food Businesses Need to Know

Aishwarya Iyer

Jul 126 min read

A woman playfully feeds a taco to a man at an outdoor eatery. They smile while sitting at a table with drinks and food in white plant-based containers.

A woman playfully feeds a taco to a man at an outdoor eatery. They smile while sitting at a table with drinks and food in white plant-based containers.

73% of Gen Z are willing to pay more for sustainable products — and we're here for it

Nicole Braganza

Jul 16 min read

Educational Resources >

Green compost bin with vegetable peels and food scraps against an olive background, evoking an eco-friendly, waste-recycling theme.

Green compost bin with vegetable peels and food scraps against an olive background, evoking an eco-friendly, waste-recycling theme.

Is Composting Still Worth It in 2025? The Surprising Data

Stowe Gregory

Jul 317 min read

Person in black gloves handling stacked plastic meal containers, with visible salads inside. Background is blurred, emphasizing the action.

Person in black gloves handling stacked plastic meal containers, with visible salads inside. Background is blurred, emphasizing the action.

PFAS in Takeout Containers: What Food Businesses Need to Know

Aishwarya Iyer

Jul 126 min read

Three people in gloves clean a grassy park, holding trash bags and using picker tools. They're wearing casual clothes; a river is in the background.

Three people in gloves clean a grassy park, holding trash bags and using picker tools. They're wearing casual clothes; a river is in the background.

Transforming Your Neighborhood: A Guide to Organizing a Successful Community Cleanup

Lauren Rice

Jun 276 min read

Composting Made Easy >

Green compost bin with vegetable peels and food scraps against an olive background, evoking an eco-friendly, waste-recycling theme.

Green compost bin with vegetable peels and food scraps against an olive background, evoking an eco-friendly, waste-recycling theme.

Is Composting Still Worth It in 2025? The Surprising Data

Stowe Gregory

Jul 317 min read

Compostable Plastic

Compostable Plastic

What Are Compostable Plastics? Your Essential Guide to Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Aishwarya Iyer

Apr 95 min read

BPI Certified Cold Cups

BPI Certified Cold Cups

BPI Compostable Products: Your Key to Boosting Your Brand & Protecting the Planet

Lauren Rice

Apr 84 min read

Sustainability News & Trends >

Green compost bin with vegetable peels and food scraps against an olive background, evoking an eco-friendly, waste-recycling theme.

Green compost bin with vegetable peels and food scraps against an olive background, evoking an eco-friendly, waste-recycling theme.

Is Composting Still Worth It in 2025? The Surprising Data

Stowe Gregory

Jul 317 min read

Two people holding tacos and drinks, one pink with lime, the other with a straw. Eco-branded cups and takeout boxes on a wooden table.

Two people holding tacos and drinks, one pink with lime, the other with a straw. Eco-branded cups and takeout boxes on a wooden table.

7 Eco-friendly Products You Can Switch to for Your Food Truck Business

Nicole Braganza

Jul 216 min read

A woman playfully feeds a taco to a man at an outdoor eatery. They smile while sitting at a table with drinks and food in white plant-based containers.

A woman playfully feeds a taco to a man at an outdoor eatery. They smile while sitting at a table with drinks and food in white plant-based containers.

73% of Gen Z are willing to pay more for sustainable products — and we're here for it

Nicole Braganza

Jul 16 min read

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Two people holding tacos and drinks, one pink with lime, the other with a straw. Eco-branded cups and takeout boxes on a wooden table.

Two people holding tacos and drinks, one pink with lime, the other with a straw. Eco-branded cups and takeout boxes on a wooden table.

7 Eco-friendly Products You Can Switch to for Your Food Truck Business

Nicole Braganza

Jul 216 min read

Person in black gloves handling stacked plastic meal containers, with visible salads inside. Background is blurred, emphasizing the action.

Person in black gloves handling stacked plastic meal containers, with visible salads inside. Background is blurred, emphasizing the action.

PFAS in Takeout Containers: What Food Businesses Need to Know

Aishwarya Iyer

Jul 126 min read

A woman playfully feeds a taco to a man at an outdoor eatery. They smile while sitting at a table with drinks and food in white plant-based containers.

A woman playfully feeds a taco to a man at an outdoor eatery. They smile while sitting at a table with drinks and food in white plant-based containers.

73% of Gen Z are willing to pay more for sustainable products — and we're here for it

Nicole Braganza

Jul 16 min read

Hands holding a floral-patterned beeswax wrap in a kitchen. Pears and a plum are on a counter, creating a cozy, eco-friendly vibe.

Hands holding a floral-patterned beeswax wrap in a kitchen. Pears and a plum are on a counter, creating a cozy, eco-friendly vibe.

What Can I Use Instead of Plastic Wrap? 5 Environmentally Friendly Plastic Alternatives

Lauren Rice

Jun 213 min read

Grilled avocado tacos with lime and cilantro on a white surface. Two beers and a bottle opener are nearby. Chili flakes scattered around.

Grilled avocado tacos with lime and cilantro on a white surface. Two beers and a bottle opener are nearby. Chili flakes scattered around.

Design a Sustainable Restaurant Menu That Saves Money & Wins More Customers

Nicole Braganza

Jun 217 min read

Cookies with icing and sprinkles on bamboo plates, placed on a colorful striped cloth. Wooden cutlery is set with a bamboo napkin.

Cookies with icing and sprinkles on bamboo plates, placed on a colorful striped cloth. Wooden cutlery is set with a bamboo napkin.

Sustainable tableware is no longer niche. Buying green is now mainstream.

Nicole Braganza

Jun 45 min read

Restaurant style, Vanilla ice cream in a bowl with mint leaves, bamboo utensils, and strawberries on a patterned black plate on a gray marble surface.

Restaurant style, Vanilla ice cream in a bowl with mint leaves, bamboo utensils, and strawberries on a patterned black plate on a gray marble surface.

Bamboo Cutlery & Plates: A Restaurant Owner’s Guide to Saving Costs & the Environment

Lauren Rice

May 144 min read

Slices of meat and fresh figs with rosemary on a wooden board. The pink and green hues create a fresh, appetizing scene.

Slices of meat and fresh figs with rosemary on a wooden board. The pink and green hues create a fresh, appetizing scene.

8 Creative Ways to Elevate Your Food Presentation with Sustainable Tableware

Nicole Braganza

Apr 296 min read

Compostable Plastic

Compostable Plastic

What Are Compostable Plastics? Your Essential Guide to Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Aishwarya Iyer

Apr 95 min read

Barista in a café, wearing a black apron, uses a tablet at the counter. Pastries are displayed in a case. The atmosphere is inviting.

Barista in a café, wearing a black apron, uses a tablet at the counter. Pastries are displayed in a case. The atmosphere is inviting.

Smart Strategies to Reduce Operating Costs in Your Food Business

Nicole Braganza

Mar 106 min read

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