Promoting Sustainability in Restaurants Through Innovative Technologies

This episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast features Diana from Restaurant Technologies Inc., where she serves as the general counsel and oversees the company's environmental, social, and governance initiatives, focusing on sustainability. She discusses the origins and mission of Restaurant Technologies Inc., distinguished from the podcast itself despite name similarities, and highlights their main products: the Total Oil Management system and the AutoMist system. These innovations aim to automate kitchen operations, improve safety, and significantly contribute to environmental sustainability by recycling used cooking oil into biodiesel and reducing waste. Diana emphasizes the substantial environmental impact of their services, including significant reductions in landfill waste, emissions, and resource consumption. The podcast touches on future goals for increased sustainability and how restaurants can engage with their technology to reduce operating costs while contributing to a healthier planet.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Guest
00:29 Getting to Know Diana: From New Jersey to Restaurant Technologies
01:46 Exploring Restaurant Technologies Inc.'s Innovative Solutions
04:22 The Sustainability Journey: Transforming Used Cooking Oil
10:51 Impressive Sustainability Achievements and Future Goals
19:49 How Restaurants Can Join the Sustainability Movement
22:18 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude