With sustainability becoming a key part of many businesses these days, now is the time to jump on the bandwagon if you haven’t already. By being more conscious about the sustainability of your catering business, you can be confident that you’re not only helping your kitchen, but the environment too. Making the right choices in your kitchen can also help you save money, so it really is a win win situation!
We’ve put together five steps to help you become more sustainable every day. It’s surprising how little changes in the kitchen can, in turn, do so much for the planet.
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Assess your current sustainability efforts
Not all products are created with the environment in mind. Many are created for convenience to the end user, without a single consideration for how creating, using and disposing of these products are harming the planet. Here at Hupfer, we’re big on sustainability in each step of our products’ journey, from the creation process, right through the way our products are recycled. See how we take into account the whole lifecycle of our products here.
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Invest in the right commercial catering products
You can be confident that the majority of old catering equipment you’ve continued to use for years and years isn’t kind to the environment, and there are always ways to improve this. Consider equipment upgrades for your kitchen appliances or other pieces of equipment you use daily, or even invest in new equipment to make the work of kitchen staff more efficient and easier to manage. Take a look at our website to see our range of commercial catering equipment.
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Take steps to reduce waste
Waste in a kitchen is one of the biggest ways in which we can make a change. Regular stock checks and portion control is a good starting point and can instantly help you to make the much needed changes to prevent how much food waste is produced. Also, think about disposable items and packaging, and how you can best implement an eco-friendly process in your kitchen.
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Minimise the power you use
The right equipment will most certainly reduce the power you’d normally use with older equipment, but there are other ways to make best use of the power in your kitchen. Think about the layout of your kitchen and how well-planned out it is. For example, your cold equipment such as fridges and freezers may have to work overtime and use more energy if placed next to appliances that are pumping out the heat all day. Also, ensure you keep appliances and equipment clean - if you let food and dirt build up, it’ll take more energy for your equipment to work efficiently.
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Educate staff and customers about your changes
The best way to ensure your sustainable practices are maintained is to never stop talking about them! Whether it’s regular staff meetings, events, workshops or simply talking about the benefits over the counter, shouting about sustainability in your establishment is sure to get you a few more fans. Staff and customer awareness is essential to ensure you reach your sustainability goals in your commercial kitchen and beyond.
How are you taking steps to become more sustainable?
Whether you’ve already started your journey to sustainability or you’re planning for the future, the steps we take now will have a significant impact on the future of catering. For more information about our sustainable products or would like to know more about the right products for your kitchen, get in touch with the Hupfer team today - we’d be more than happy to help!