Operators eye more sustainable packaging
A number of restaurateurs say they will change their takeout packaging this year to reduce their environmental footprint, new research from the National Restaurant Association has found.
View ArticleDuke University, NRA partner up on zero waste project
The consulting project calls for analytical research and recommendations for a zero-waste program geared toward restaurateurs in Durham, N.C.
View ArticleNRA applauds renewable fuel standard reform try
The bipartisan legislation was introduced April 10 by four congressmen, including Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va.
View ArticleNRA, restaurateurs ramp up sustainability efforts
From mid- and large-sized chains to small independents, restaurants are investing in various conservation efforts.
View ArticleNRA, North American LED team up to offer energy-efficient lighting options
The NRA has teamed up with North American LED to offer alternative lighting solutions to the industry at discounted prices.
View ArticleNRA taps Operator Innovation Awards winners
The winners were cited for driving advancement in the foodservice industry.
View ArticleCeleb chef Bayless: Heart of sustainability is community
Food sustainability is personal to the chef, and more relevant today than it was 26 years ago.
View ArticleNRA joins Food Waste Challenge
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and EPA acting administrator Bob Perciasepe launched the Challenge June 4.
View ArticleNRA, Constellation offer energy program
If it is successful, the NRA and Constellation, a supplier of power, natural gas and renewable energy, will expand the offer to other areas.
View ArticleNRA, Duke University team up for second zero waste study
The biggest barrier restaurants in Durham, N.C., face in achieving “zero waste” is a lack of affordable composting and recycling options, a new study finds.
View ArticleNew NRA report offers sustainability tips and tools
The NRA has launched "Bright Ideas," a new report focused on sustainability best practices for the foodservice industry.
View ArticleFPI to honor foodservice packaging innovation
The Foodservice Packaging Institute is encouraging restaurateurs and foodservice packaging manufacturers to participate in its 2013 Foodservice Packaging Awards.
View ArticleNRA, others talk strategy at Food Waste Reduction Alliance meeting
Reducing the amount of food waste that restaurants, retailers and manufacturers produce was the main topic of conversation during the recent meeting.
View ArticleStarbucks’ Turner: Solving for sustainability is huge opportunity
Starbucks' senior VP of U.S. business and chair of the NRA’s sustainability committee recently addressed the importance of practicing sustainability.
View ArticleNRA taps sustainability advisory council
The council will be tasked with sharing education, lessons learned and best practices applied at their own businesses.
View ArticleNRA to participate in food packaging webinar
Issues to be discussed include critical labeling issues and how to educate consumers on front-of-the-house source separation.
View ArticleNRA, EPA team up for industry survey on energy efficiency
The two are collecting data on energy and water usage that could lead to the industry’s eventual Energy Star certification.
View ArticleIndustry vet McKerrow, Conserve director speak on sustainability
Jeff Clark, program director for the NRA's Conserve Sustainability Education Program, and George McKerrow Jr., co-founder and CEO of the Ted’s Montana Grill, share podium at the Atlanta Foodservice...
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