E26. No Bottles, No Cans, No Wait, No Waste: How Tapster Is Reinventing the Bar Experience
How do you cut bar waste by 50% while improving customer experience? Roman Maliszewski, founder of Tapster, found the answer in self-pour technology that eliminates bottles, cans, and waiting times across six locations in Chicago, Seattle, Philadelphia, and beyond.
In this episode, Roman reveals how his year-long journey across four continents sparked a vision for sustainable hospitality that’s now revolutionising the bar industry. From concrete waste reduction numbers to unexpected accessibility benefits for deaf customers, discover how one entrepreneur is proving that green business practices create better experiences for everyone.
What You’ll Discover:
- Real numbers on waste reduction: 20-50% less than traditional bars
- How kegs and reusable glassware eliminate thousands of bottles and cans
- Why 60% local sourcing cuts transport emissions and supports communities
- The surprising accessibility benefits of self-pour technology
- Why recycling often fails and what businesses can do instead
- Practical advice for hospitality businesses wanting to reduce environmental impact.
Roman’s journey from advertising executive to sustainable hospitality pioneer offers practical insights for anyone looking to build environmentally conscious businesses without sacrificing profitability or customer satisfaction.
Guest: Roman Maliszewski, Founder & CEO of Tapster
Locations: Chicago, Seattle, Bellevue, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Lexington KY
Learn more: tapster-tastingroom.com
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