National studies indicate that approximately one and one-half pounds of trash are produced for each restaurant meal that is served.
- The average restaurant produces 50,000 pounds of garbage per year.
- Typically, close to 95% of this waste could be recycled or composted.
Project Green Fork was founded in 2008 specifically because of those statistics. Project Green Fork contributes to a sustainable Mid-South by helping reduce environmental impacts, with a focus on strengthening homegrown restaurants.