Wow, when they say plastic-free they REALLY mean plastic-free — even Sharpies! That particular detail really stuck out to me because it would never have occurred to me to think of that as being a single-use plastic kitchen utensil... but of course, it is.
And yet Sharpies have only been around since, what, the 60's? So of course there had to have been alternatives prior to that; thinking about this brought back memories of drawing pictures using the stubs of black grease pencils in my grandfather's workshop.
Love the vision of disseminating the info and outcomes, and aiming for a broad influence on reduced plastics in the industry rather than a goal of unattainable purity in places out of reach to folks most at risk of adverse consequences of environmental plastic degradation.
Seriously one of the more eye-opening discussions I've read in a while. On one hand, I'm thinking about the massive commitment they're making and the heavy-lifting (and cost, as if restaurants need more!) they're taking on. On the other, I think, "If they can do it in a restaurant, I can certainly attempt to do this in my small home." So inspiring and thought-provoking. Thanks for sharing this.
This is a long shot but does anyone know what glass containers and ceramic containers he uses? Everything I find online has some kind of plastic or silicone component to the lid
This is absolutely fantastic. Such a great vision and a lot of small meaningful changes that even home kitchens and cooks can make here. (Also, not aiming for perfection but just reasonable, meaningful habit change.) Thank you both!! <3
I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
Wow, when they say plastic-free they REALLY mean plastic-free — even Sharpies! That particular detail really stuck out to me because it would never have occurred to me to think of that as being a single-use plastic kitchen utensil... but of course, it is.
And yet Sharpies have only been around since, what, the 60's? So of course there had to have been alternatives prior to that; thinking about this brought back memories of drawing pictures using the stubs of black grease pencils in my grandfather's workshop.
Love the vision of disseminating the info and outcomes, and aiming for a broad influence on reduced plastics in the industry rather than a goal of unattainable purity in places out of reach to folks most at risk of adverse consequences of environmental plastic degradation.
Seriously one of the more eye-opening discussions I've read in a while. On one hand, I'm thinking about the massive commitment they're making and the heavy-lifting (and cost, as if restaurants need more!) they're taking on. On the other, I think, "If they can do it in a restaurant, I can certainly attempt to do this in my small home." So inspiring and thought-provoking. Thanks for sharing this.
Mad respect for this kind of attention to detail. Looking forward to visiting next time I’m in DC.
Loved this conversation!!!
This is a long shot but does anyone know what glass containers and ceramic containers he uses? Everything I find online has some kind of plastic or silicone component to the lid
This is absolutely fantastic. Such a great vision and a lot of small meaningful changes that even home kitchens and cooks can make here. (Also, not aiming for perfection but just reasonable, meaningful habit change.) Thank you both!! <3
Thanks for sharing!
I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
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