Restaurants are finding clever ways to reposition circularity in ways that speak to luxury and opulence rather than deprivation and compromise, reducing food waste while adding to the overall guest experience. In this article from The Sustainable Restaurant Association, Alex Francis shares how his team at De Vie bar, Paris, constructs the right narrative to convey this. At Nén Danang, Vietnam, chef Summer Le (pictured) places some “chef’s bites” on the pass, ready to […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association’s new report, “Hospitality Rising: Global Challenges, Local Solutions”, highlights examples of best practice and creative initiatives from businesses across the globe. Launched this week, the report discusses the latest trends shaping the sector and celebrates a wide variety of sustainability initiatives from hospitality operations of all shapes and sizes around the world. With restaurants, hotels, bars, universities, caterers, cafés, train networks, […]
Join The Sustainable Restaurant Association and Waterscan for a free-of-charge webinar, exploring why water stewardship matters to your business and how you can make a difference. The Sustainable Restaurant Association (The SRA) is pleased to invite you to join a free-of-charge online webinar exploring why water stewardship is a priority for hospitality businesses. Co-hosted by Waterscan and The SRA, the session will provide […]
If sustainability, environmental principles or social concerns are important to your business, your customers, team members and business partners should know about it. The Sustainable Restaurant Association shares how you can create an impact report to share and celebrate your achievements. What is an impact report? An impact report is a way of showcasing your outcomes and achievements. […]
Healthy, affordable, planet-friendly and – most importantly – absolutely delicious, the vast and versatile bean family is set to play a growing role in our diet. With the ‘Bang in Some Beans’ campaign launched in the UK a few weeks ago, The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores why beans, peas and lentils will form an incredibly important part of […]
Pioneering zero-waste restaurant Silo is closing down after 11 years, with founder Douglas McMaster embarking on a “world tour” to spread its sustainable philosophy via pop-ups and collaborations. Silo originally opened in Brighton, moving in 2019 to its current site in Hackney Wick’s ‘White Building’, above the Crate brewery. It has won consistently high ratings […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association discusses why you should build a more diverse supply chain — and how to get started. The sourcing decisions made by restaurants and other food businesses have a direct impact on communities, livelihoods and local economies. Your procurement strategy isn’t just about buying the items you need: it represents an opportunity […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores why corporate governance and robust policies are just as important for independent restaurants and other small food businesses as they are for large hospitality groups. What is corporate governance and why is it important? Also known as the ‘G’ in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), corporate governance refers to the […]
The Sustainable Restaurants Association explains why recycling is not enough: we have to change how we think about waste. With the Simpler Recycling legislation being introduced in the UK from the end of March, the SRA explores the hidden horrors within the recycling system, why we need to go much deeper to solve our global […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association shares nine top sustainability trends to look for in restaurants in 2025 1. Talkin’ ‘bout regeneration While regenerative agriculture as yet lacks a clear, legal definition, the concept of farming in ways that restore nature, protect biodiversity and replenish soils is gaining traction among industry, governments — and customers. What does this mean […]
