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Rethink Waste with Topanga
Browse our latest blog posts for more information on product releases, program features, and kitchen operations.
Waste Prevention Wins with StreamLine’s Culinary Intelligence
StreamLine is already transforming culinary operations across the country – and teams can't imagine going back. Learn how we're empowering chefs to prevent waste and increase profitability in high-pressure dining environments.
Jun 63 min read
Betting on Better Data: Foodservice Teams Are Ditching Manual Logs for Real-Time Kitchen Intelligence
Slow production tracking is doing culinary programs a disservice. Better production data is no longer a nice-to-have in commercial...
Jun 63 min read
Why Only Tracking Food Waste Leaves Savings on the Table
When culinary decisions are made based on guesswork and incomplete information, waste is inevitable. We help teams capture a full picture of production, better aligning each day’s plan with diner demand.
Jun 53 min read
Taking Production Optimization from Buzzword to Buildout
We're building solutions to help culinary teams work smarter, not harder — by eliminating manual data entry across systems and speeding up the entire process of recording production information. We want to make it easy to hit the operational sweet spot where food produced is equal to food consumed.
Apr 173 min read
Jamix + Topanga: Smarter Food Waste Tracking and Production Optimization
Jamix & Topanga’s StreamLine are helping culinary teams achieve real-time menu management, waste reduction, & production optimization.
Mar 112 min read
Turning Kitchen Inefficiency Into Opportunity with StreamLine’s AI
Exploring the power of our smart scale, StreamLine, to alleviate common kitchen production challenges.
Feb 213 min read
Updated dashboard navigation
We’re releasing a new and improved way of navigating the Topanga Dashboard. Below we’ve outlined where you can find each section.
Nov 18, 20241 min read
To Charge or Not to Charge: Understanding Late Fees for Reusables Programs
Learn more about the role of late fees in reusable container programs and how they influence return rates, program success, and diner sentiment.
Nov 18, 20245 min read
Manual Charging Workflow
You can now initiate manual charging directly from your dashboard, whenever it best fits your schedule! This added control allows you to manage charges in a way that aligns with your reusable takeout container program needs.
Nov 4, 20241 min read
How Topanga is Reducing the Impact of Food Waste On Your Bottom Line
Learn why your food-service organization should start investing in ways to reduce food waste and how Topanga can now help you do that.
Aug 21, 20244 min read
Updates to rentals & new forgiveness feature
We are excited to share recent updates to rental phases and statuses and our brand new rental forgiveness policy feature.
Aug 9, 20245 min read
Understanding Inventory Usage of Reusable Containers
Learn about inventory usage for reusables and how Topanga's real-time asset tracking + data analytics can improve your reuse program + ROI.
Jul 16, 20244 min read
Tapping Into the Power of Student Engagement for Reusables Programs
Student engagement is crucial for the success of any campus's reusables program. Learn more about ReusePass’s student-engagement strategies!
Jun 4, 20245 min read
Breaking Down ROI for Reusables Programs
How exactly does one measure a reusables program's clear return on investment (ROI)? And what factors contribute to its financial viability? Dive into our blog to learn more.
May 3, 20246 min read
Dashboard | New reuse rate and asset usage modules
As part of our ongoing improvements to the dashboard overview page, we've added 2 new modules: Reuse rate and Asset usage!
Apr 3, 20242 min read
The Value of a Packaging-Agnostic Reusables Program
Learn why a packaging-agnostic reusables program is the better and more sustainable option for your culinary dining program.
Mar 26, 20244 min read
How to see if a returned container was received after the rental expired
In our first of several improvements to the rentals experience and charging workflow, we are pleased to share that all dashboard users can now see if and when a returned container was received, including for rentals that have expired.
Mar 14, 20242 min read
Reducing Waste: Overview of the ReusePass Reusable Container Program
Learn all about ReusePass: Topanga's flagship program that is helping food service organizations launch scalable zero-waste dining programs.
Feb 28, 20241 min read
RFID Scanning for Reusable Packaging Programs
Learn how RFID scanning works, what the benefits of RFID are for reusable containers, and more!
Feb 26, 20243 min read
How to Implement a Reusables Program on Your Campus
This blog is a checklist with all the back-end steps you need to take at your campus to be able to launch a reusables program for your next semester.
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Dashboard | Locations Overview
Explore Topanga’s Locations Overview for insights into our extensive network, operational strategies, and regional sustainability impact.
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Dashboard FAQs and Support
Find answers to common questions and get support on our Dashboard FAQs and Support page. Explore tutorials and contact tech support for help.
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Reusables vs. Compostables: Which Are More Sustainable?
Learn why reusable packaging outperforms compostables for sustainability. Topanga debunks myths and reveals the eco benefits of reusables.
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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