Collaboration for a Better Tomorrow How Agora Is Helping the Future of Foodservice Sustainability | by Andrew Greene
As sustainability becomes a driving force in foodservice and hospitality, the industry increasingly recognizes that real progress requires collaboration across the precompetitive landscape with businesses, NGOs and thought leaders. One organization advancing that effort was introduced to the author, Andrew Greene, through a friend—the founder and CEO of Ozzi Reuse—which led to meeting James Green of Agora Sustainability. Agora’s network brings together industry professionals to share ideas, develop solutions and promote more sustainable business practices. Inspired by the ancient Greek “agora,” a gathering place for exchanging ideas, Agora Sustainability serves as a modern forum for leaders committed to environmental and operational improvement. Rather than representing a single company, Agora connects operators, manufacturers, distributors, consultants and sustainability professionals to address the industry’s most pressing challenges. The organization focuses on issues affecting nearly every segment of hospitality, including food waste reduction, responsible sourcing, energy efficiency, water conservation, packaging innovation, supply chain collaboration and the circular economy. These are not only environmental concerns —they are business and local government opportunities that reduce costs while meeting rising stakeholder expectations. Agora’s membership spans healthcare foodservice, higher education, K‑12, corporate dining, travel, hospitality, manufacturing and distribution. By uniting professionals across sectors, the organization encourages the exchange of best practices that strengthen both the industry and the broader community.
PREVIEW OF OCTOBER EDITIONS - NATIONAL recap AHF Atlanta, GA and preview FLORIDA Restaurant Show. We are adding a robust career opportunity & placement section! If you’re hiring or looking for a new opportunity make sure you check out opportunities across the United States. - WEST will share stories and interviews from the California Restaurant Show. - NORTHEAST will recap Hudson Valley Food & Wine Festival and NYC Climate week and more!
Interested to Learn More about Agora Sustainability? Contact James M. Green Founder JGSpartan@aol.com
Hospitality News / National Edition / Sept 2026 / Page 20
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