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Ray Quinones
Anchor 301 2021

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https://www.restaurantware.com/janitorial/gloves/

https://ir.chipotle.com/2021-02-02-Chipotle-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-And-Full-Year-2020-Results

https://eponline.com/articles/2020/04/06/a-global-pandemic-means-littered-disposable-gloves-everywhere.aspx

https://massivesci.com/articles/research-labs-generate-plastic-waste-recycling-sustainability-gloves/

https://glovenation.com/collections/food-service/products/c2-hybrid-pf-2-0-3499

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Throughout the adjustments businesses had to adapt to for safety measures during the pandemic, businesses may have seen an increase of digital sales coming from online and carry-out orders. Chipotle has reported its sales to account for 46.2% of total revenue accounted for in 2020 and an increase in total revenue by 7.1% out of $6B. Even though this is a large chain in the United States, minor changes can eventually both help the companies and the environment. This concept can be applied to smaller businesses all over the United States. Businesses can also focus on reducing packaging and shifting to environmentally sustainable food packaging after experiencing an increase in digital sales.

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I would like to thank the management team from Chipotle at the Stateline location for allowing me the opportunity to gather data and base my research from this location.

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Chipotle location in southern Kansas City metro area in the month of March purchased 95 boxes of disposable gloves. In total, there are 19,000 gloves purchased and used that retails for $3,600. An alternative brand for the same quantity of gloves can retail for $2,045. (Insert Waste Audit)

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Based on this March invoice we can use this to estimate the yearly cost and unit amount. In a year, 228k gloves are distributed with a price value equivalent to $68.4k, with the alternative the cost would be $38.8k. Using the alternative brand, Restaurantware as apposed to Gripgard, would be cost-friendly with a 55.1% difference. The alternative brand is known to deliver eco-friendly products and would be a great and cost-friendly alternative.

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In the restaurant industry in the United States, it is required to wear disposable gloves when handling food. By analyzing a waste audit on this product and comparing it to an eco-friendlier product, the company is at a good opportunity to save money and reduce waste footprints in the disposal process.

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The Covid-19 pandemic changed our everyday lives in 2020. In order to keep essential food businesses afloat, some businesses resorted to online-only orders and take-out. In many restaurants it is required to wear food handling gloves when preparing food. While researching some of the costs that generate a good portion of the wastes in the Chipotle restaurant chain, the outcome takes a look at alternative products and methods that are eco and cost-friendly.