Trash is everywhere you go. From our sidewalks to our most remote oceans our planet is being destroyed by waste. With more than 2.6 trillion pounds of trash expected to be generated this year we are running out of places to put it. A single restaurant can generate upwards to 150,000 pounds of trash in just one year. As a restaurant owner, this number can be very alarming to see. In addition to its environmental effects comes the monetary cost of paying to haul that waste and maintain compactors and pipes it runs through. With some changes to your business, you can help cut down on the amount of waste generated and save money at the time. [Read more…]