According to the Organic Trade Organization (OTA), organic food sales increased by 5.1 percent in 2009 compared to conventional food sales. While Yard House strives to remain viable in today's corporate catering industry, we must be mindful of growing consumer demand for sustainable, fair trade and organic products. As the market becomes competitive, foodservice companies must offer higher quality products, use sustainable practices, and meet growing consumer demands while increasing profits. By making slight changes to our products, we will strengthen Yard House's comprehensive advantage in the restaurant industry and increase profits while continuing to exceed customer expectations for higher quality cuisine. Objective Our proposal is to provide the Yard House Operations Manager with the necessary information gathered on how the implementation of waste reduction and resourceful procedures can greatly propel Yard House to the forefront in meeting the demands of consumers when it comes to high-quality, sustainable catering. We hope that this accessory...