The importance of environmental needs and impacts

• What is one way that being environmentally friendly can benefit a business?


  It appeals to customers and can increase profit.
• How can keeping environmental costs to a minimum affect a business's profit?


  It can reduce overall costs, which increases profit.
• What is an example of an environmental cost in the hospitality industry?


  The disposal of waste.
• Why are customers interested in food provenance?


  They want to know where their food comes from.
• What is the benefit of buying foods that are in season?


  It is a more cost-effective approach as they are in plentiful supply.
• How does buying locally benefit the community?

  It boosts local businesses.
• What is one way to reduce the environmental cost of transporting food?


  By buying locally.
• What are the key methods to sustain the environment in the hospitality industry?

  • Reducing energy consumption
  • Reducing water consumption
  • Recycling and reusing materials
  • Reducing waste
• What is one method to save energy in the hospitality sector?

  Installing double glazing.
• How can low energy bulbs contribute to cost savings in hospitality?


  They reduce energy consumption, lowering utility bills.
• What is a benefit of using energy-efficient appliances in the hospitality industry?


  They help to reduce costs and increase profits.
• Why is it important to turn off lights and equipment not in use?

  It saves energy and reduces costs.
• What is a practical way to save water in the hospitality sector?


  Using dishwashers and washing machines only for full loads.
• What are some ways to reuse food in a catering establishment?

  • Leftover potato can be used in frittatas or fishcakes.
  • Stale bread can be made into breadcrumbs.
  • Leftover croissants can be used in bread and butter pudding.
  • Leftover cake can be used to make trifles or tiramisu.
• What is a recipe idea for using leftover mashed potato?

  It can be used in a frittata.
• How can leftover cooked chicken be reused in a dish?


  It can be added to salads or sandwiches.
• What can be made from six leftover croissants?


  They can be used to make bread and butter pudding.
• What is a creative use for a quarter jar of mayonnaise?


  It can be used in a salad dressing or dip.
• How can large carrots that need using up be utilized in cooking?


  They can be used in soups or stews.
• What are some examples of reusable items in the hospitality industry?

  • Refillable dispensers for toiletries
  • Washable cloths instead of disposable ones
  • Metal drinking straws instead of plastic or paper ones
• What are the recycling practices in the hospitality and catering industry?


  • Recycling packaging such as glass, paper, cardboard, plastics, and cans
  • Providing recycling bins in hotels and guest houses