{"id":19302,"date":"2022-05-09T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/ideas-eco-friendly-cafeteria\/"},"modified":"2022-04-28T13:24:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T11:24:25","slug":"eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-friendly ideas for caf\u00e9s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reducing the carbon footprint on the ecosystem is everyone&#8217;s job. That&#8217;s why many professionals like you in the hospitality sector have decided to transform their operations with the aim of turning their coffee shop into a <strong>planet-friendly business<\/strong>. More eco, greener, more sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> what do you say? Do you want to do it too? Throughout this <em>post<\/em> we want to talk to you about <strong><em>eco-friendly<\/em><\/strong> cafeteria ideas. 8 tips that will help you make your coffee shop an <em>eco-friendly<\/em> business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read with us until the end so that you don&#8217;t miss out on the details. Let&#8217;s go for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#why_create_a_sustainable_coffee_shop\" >why create a sustainable coffee shop?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#Reputation\" >Reputation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#Cost_savings\" >Cost savings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#Tax_benefits\" >Tax benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#Work_climate\" >Work climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#Projection\" >Projection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#8_Ideas_to_make_your_coffee_shop_more_eco-friendly\" >8 Ideas to make your coffee shop more eco-friendly<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#1_Use_sustainably_grown_coffee\" >1. Use sustainably grown coffee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#2_Dont_print_paper_receipts\" >2. Don&#8217;t print paper receipts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#3_Say_yes_to_biodegradable_packaging\" >3. Say yes to biodegradable packaging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#4_Embrace_efficient_use_of_water_and_electricity\" >4. Embrace efficient use of water and electricity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#5_Stop_wasting_food\" >5. Stop wasting food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#6_Get_rid_of_dairy\" >6. Get rid of dairy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#7_Make_it_the_essence_of_your_brand\" >7. Make it the essence of your brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-cafeteria-ideas\/#8_Buy_seasonal_produce\" >8. Buy seasonal produce<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_create_a_sustainable_coffee_shop\"><\/span>why create a sustainable coffee shop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, we want to tell you the reasons why you should create a sustainable coffee shop. Mainly because they are <em>eco-friendly<\/em> actions that generate <strong>positive synergies in the hospitality industry<\/strong>. These synergies have an impact both on the development of the activity and on your economic consolidation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But these are not the only ones, there are many more. Let&#8217;s talk about the main ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reputation\"><\/span>Reputation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the strong points of taking green measures is that customers will perceive your brand better and give you <strong>more positive reviews<\/strong>. In the end, your reputation in the market will improve exponentially <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_savings\"><\/span>Cost savings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By taking energy efficiency measures your energy <strong>bill costs will decrease<\/strong>. That means you can invest the capital you saved in other areas of your caf\u00e9 to ensure operations at peak performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_benefits\"><\/span>Tax benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legislation rewards caf\u00e9s that comply with <strong>corporate sustainability<\/strong> principles with tax benefits. We&#8217;re talking about your chance to look good in the eyes of the law in your locality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_climate\"><\/span>Work climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of measure can improve the working environment in your caf\u00e9 and the productivity of your staff. It can also attract new talent, especially those who identify with these green actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Projection\"><\/span>Projection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <em>Eco-friendly<\/em> caf\u00e9s are <strong>sustainable businesses<\/strong>. This means that you can stay competitive in the market, as you adapt to the new changes demanded by the sector.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Ideas_to_make_your_coffee_shop_more_eco-friendly\"><\/span>8 Ideas to make your coffee shop more eco-friendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, we will talk about 8 ideas that will help you to make your coffee shop greener. All of them are committed to living in a better, greener and more sustainable world:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_sustainably_grown_coffee\"><\/span>1. Use sustainably grown coffee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Coffee is the most important resource in your coffee shop. That&#8217;s why it needs to be good enough so that your customers are motivated to come back for another cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/cafe-eco-cafeterias-sostenibles-1024x513.jpg\" alt=\"Eco-friendly ideas for your caf\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-18829\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cafe-eco-cafeterias-sostenibles-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cafe-eco-cafeterias-sostenibles-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cafe-eco-cafeterias-sostenibles-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cafe-eco-cafeterias-sostenibles.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For that, we advise you to turn to <strong>sustainable coffee suppliers<\/strong>. Organic farming allows you to enjoy a smoother texture, a stronger aroma and a flavour that will melt the palate of your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also allows you to show a planet-friendly image. That&#8217;s because it&#8217;s a way of expressing that you support production that <strong>doesn&#8217;t harm the natural habitat<\/strong> with the use of pesticides, herbicides, or harmful fertilisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_print_paper_receipts\"><\/span>2. Don&#8217;t print paper receipts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common cafeteria receipts contain the harmful chemical BPA, a compound that does not allow them to be recycled. So they help to trigger negative effects on the environment, and your new purpose is to work towards ending this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why we advise you to turn to cloud-based <strong>POS systems<\/strong>. Especially because they can send digital receipts to your customers by email or text message, which is an eco-friendly and extremely practical alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it will even be a way of helping to <strong>reduce the felling of trees<\/strong>, which is where these receipts come from. You&#8217;ll see how over time customers will have a better perception of your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Say_yes_to_biodegradable_packaging\"><\/span>3. Say yes to biodegradable packaging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to get closer to turning your coffee shop into an <em>eco-friendly<\/em> business, go for <strong>biodegradable coffee packaging<\/strong>. These are environmentally friendly and come in a variety of models, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/paper-cups-1467\">cardboard cups<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/cafeterias-eco-friendly-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"Sustainability in your coffee shop: ideas to be more eco-friendly\" class=\"wp-image-18838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cafeterias-eco-friendly-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cafeterias-eco-friendly-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cafeterias-eco-friendly-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cafeterias-eco-friendly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These containers can be <strong>recyclable, reusable and compostable<\/strong>. So you have a second chance to keep using them in your business and get closer to reducing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also advise you to use straws made out of organic paper or rice to encourage an <em>eco-friendly <\/em>mentality <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Embrace_efficient_use_of_water_and_electricity\"><\/span>4. Embrace efficient use of water and electricity <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to curb the use of water and electricity in your hospitality business. This is one of the best ways to <strong>reduce carbon emissions<\/strong> and start acting positively for the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking a <strong>green inventory<\/strong> is the first thing to do at this point. We are talking about buying energy-efficient coffee shop equipment, such as eco-friendly espresso machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also opt for energy-saving light bulbs. And of course, you need to take measures <strong>not to waste water<\/strong> in your cafeteria kitchen, if possible reuse it in the plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Stop_wasting_food\"><\/span>5. Stop wasting food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to stop throwing away leftover food in your cafeteria. Keep in mind that there are a considerable number of people begging and begging for food to keep from starving, so throwing it away is in bad taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>no food waste apps<\/strong> where you can affiliate your business. This is a service that allows you to advertise a digital menu at the end of the day, with all the leftovers. This way users who are interested will buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another measure to avoid wasting food is to <strong>restock in a more controlled<\/strong> way. This means that when you buy products from the store, you only take just enough to avoid the risk of them spoiling because they spend too much time in the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Get_rid_of_dairy\"><\/span>6. Get rid of dairy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case you didn&#8217;t know, livestock farming is a source of methane production in the atmosphere. That means these livestock farms add to the <strong>climate crisis<\/strong> that is so damaging to our planet earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To put an end to this, you can replace the dairy products you use in your cafeteria. <strong>There are actually several viable alternatives<\/strong> such as soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk; etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By adopting this dairy-free policy you will attract vegan customers to your caf\u00e9. So not only does it help you leave a friendly footprint on the planet, but it also allows you to <strong>diversify your clientele<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Make_it_the_essence_of_your_brand\"><\/span>7. Make it the essence of your brand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make your <strong> <em>eco-friendly<\/em><\/strong> actions the essence of your brand. If you create a fake set-up you will lose credibility with your potential customers, and your close rivals will surely take advantage of that to sink you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/envases-eco-friendly-esencia-de-tu-cafeteria-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"Sustainability in hospitality: your eco-friendly caf\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-18846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/envases-eco-friendly-esencia-de-tu-cafeteria-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/envases-eco-friendly-esencia-de-tu-cafeteria-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/envases-eco-friendly-esencia-de-tu-cafeteria-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/envases-eco-friendly-esencia-de-tu-cafeteria.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So you must have a team that identifies with this type of eco-friendly actions. So that your customers who visit you will notice that you are really <strong>committed to the conservation of the planet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are other things you can do to make your coffee shop more environmentally responsible. For example, reuse leftover coffee grounds as fertiliser, or create cushions out of coffee sacks. Creativity is the key, so let the ideas flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Buy_seasonal_produce\"><\/span>8. Buy seasonal produce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buying seasonal produce helps you contribute to the stability of the ecosystem. This is because it <strong>respects the natural cycle of production<\/strong>, without resorting to environmentally harmful agents such as herbicides, pesticides, fertilisers, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bear in mind that this is a way of reducing CO2 emissions into the environment. Especially because local production avoids transport from areas that are far away from your catering establishment <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, not only will you be making a positive contribution to the planet earth, but you can also help to<strong> promote local commerce<\/strong>. So we are talking about a double benefit that you should not refuse if you want to take that step towards sustainability in your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And before we say goodbye, we suggest that you <strong>reduce, reuse and recycle<\/strong> as much as you can in your hospitality business. It is important that you make a real commitment to our planet earth, to ensure a prosperous future for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>do you already know what you need to do to make your caf\u00e9 an <em>eco-friendly<\/em> business?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reducing the carbon footprint on the ecosystem is everyone&#8217;s job. 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