Sustainability Basics
This term describes practices that preserve or improve Earth's condition
What is sustainability?
This type of protein requires less water and food to produce
What is plant-based protein?
Most energy-efficient type of lighting.
What is LED lighting?
Gas released by landfills that damages the environment
What is methane?
Four social considerations in sustainability decisions
What are fair wages, safe working conditions, diversity, and community support?
The number of times more energy kitchens use compared to office buildings
What is three times more?
Benefit of locally sourced food
What is fresher food and reduced carbon footprint?
Where to place lights to improve energy efficiency
What is where it’s most needed or task lighting?
Process of organic matter breaking down into fertile soil
What is composting?
How foodservice can impact public health
What is by promoting nutrition and food safety?
The measure of energy used to transport food
What is food miles?
Why sustainably produced food often costs more
What is it costs more to produce without harmful chemicals or practices?
Two ways to improve refrigeration energy efficiency
What are clean condenser coils and keeping doors closed?
Five commonly recycled materials
What are paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, and plastic?
Two ways foodservice can contribute to social welfare
What are donating leftovers and partnering with local charities?
Three R's of waste management
What are reduce, reuse, and recycle?
Two eco-friendly considerations when choosing chafing dish fuel
What are reusable containers and clean-burning fuel?
What type of stovetop is most energy-efficient
What is an induction cooktop?
Three examples of hazardous waste
What are batteries, cleaning chemicals, and fryer oil?
Balance between economic development and societal welfare
What is sustainable development?
Primary goal of sustainable practices in foodservice
What is to reduce environmental impact?
How transportation method impacts food sustainability
What is more fuel = more emissions = lower sustainability?
Key strategy for employee involvement in energy conservation
What is staff training and awareness?
How reducing food waste impacts a restaurant's bottom line
What is it saves money on ingredients and disposal?
Comprehensive approach to social sustainability in restaurants
What is supporting employees, customers, and the community long-term?