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5 Questions with Jack Feeny
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British chef Jack Feeny arrived at MAD Academy in 2021 with a good deal of knowledge about sustainability under his belt: in fact, he had already published a manual, produced with the help of other chefs and called No Mise En Plastic (get it?) that offered tested advice on reducing single-use plastics in restaurants.MAD Digest | March Issue
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A new machine raises a lot of questions about automation and craft. And Academy alum Jack Feeny wants you to give up your plastic cutting board.Custom Programs for Businesses
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