Explain how the aspects and procedures of sustainable restaurants like Acorn House or Waterhouse differ from those of a non-sustainable restaurant. How does food service differ in Acorn House from other restaurants?

In order to be sustainable in the hospitality industry, a company (restaurant) needs to implement the sustainability approach across more levels. The sustainable practices that differ Acorn House from non-sustainable restaurant are composting waste (minimizing actual waste), sourcing local ingredients (economically stimulating the region, while the carbon footprint of the ingredients is minimized) and investing in the training and development of their staff to learn the pillars of eco cuisine.