The population is increasingly aware of the negative effects of some of their consumption habits on the planet. This is also the case for restaurateurs. Their ecological awareness is gradually awakening and several positive actions are taken to reduce their footprint. Here's what's changing and what may soon become a new normal.
First, several restaurateurs took part in the "Zero waste" challenge supported by the mayor of the Rosemont-La Petite Patrie borough. Businesses receive tools and are supported in an attempt to reduce their residual materials at source. The ultimate goal is to achieve zero waste.
At the end of the challenge, those who have implemented at least 3 actions from the eco-responsible plan aimed at reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery will obtain the Reduction Action certificate.
The challenge is great as most restaurants must now offer take-out food in order to remain competitive in times of a pandemic. The problem is that not all suppliers offer ecological containers that meet the needs of restaurateurs and the dishes offered. The price is sometimes higher, too, if we want to avoid Styrofoam at all costs.
By offering returnable containers, entrepreneurs still see a financial benefit in the end because they have to spend less to get them.
And the beef
But that's not all. In order to leave a positive mark on the health of the planet, a movement is marching from the United States to take the beef out of restaurants.
It has been clearly scientifically demonstrated that reduced consumption of meat and dairy products will be beneficial in avoiding disasters associated with global warming.
Among other things, a popular recipe site in the United States, Epicurious, has withdrawn all recipes that include beef. A large New York restaurant, awarded three Michelin stars and closed during the pandemic, will reopen in the coming days without any meat on the menu.
Pro-planet decisions!
These major food influencers are therefore trying to launch new culinary trends, by excluding meat. Perhaps they will succeed in winning over the plant movement, showing that their recipes are just as nourishing and delicious as the omnivorous addiction.
Which could therefore eliminate beef by itself, without even being talked about as such a polluting food for our planet.
Would you be ready to change your plate?