Albany Unified School District Switch to Reusables with Grant Funding

April 19, 2024 by Hobart Dishroom

In the spring of 2024, a new Hobart CLeN Ventless Conveyor Type Dishmachine was installed in the central kitchen of Albany Unified School District (AUSD) in California, thanks in part to grant funding from StopWaste, a public agency focused on reducing waste in Alameda County. The dishmachine allows the school district to switch from disposable to reusable ware, reducing the amount of waste being...

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Labor Savings & Food Safety: Undercounter Dishmachines vs. 3 Comp Sinks

July 07, 2023 by Hobart

Study Shows Undercounter Dishmachines Save Labor & Improve Food Safety

If your food service operation relies on manual washing in a three-compartment sink, upgrading to an undercounter commercial dishwasher can significantly improve labor and resource efficiency, as well as food safety. In a recent field study with a QSR operation using a three-compartment sink versus operation with an LX...

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Choosing Disposable or Reusable Ware for K12 Food Service

April 01, 2022 by Hobart

Each year, an estimated 7.5 to 8 billion breakfasts and lunches are served to K-12 students across the United States. The type of ware used to serve those meals in some ways is just as important as the food that’s on it, and plays a big role in determining the budget, labor needs and waste management for a food service operation. Many school systems relied on disposable ware programs during the...

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