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Water Saving Tips For Restaurants

Water Saving Tips For Restaurants

Restaurants are among the top water-consuming establishments across the country. According to the EPA, the average restaurant’s water usage is around 5,800 gallons of water per day, which can add up to 25,000 to 300,000 gallons of water per year. Implementing water saving practices in your kitchen,

Types of Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Types of Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

As businesses seek to reduce their environmental impact, eliminating waste from plastics used in take-out and grab-and-go is one significant way food service establishments can go green. Eco-friendly disposables are a recyclable replacement for single-use Styrofoam containers and plastic bags, makin

Green Disposable Dinnerware Guide

Green Disposable Dinnerware Guide

As more loyal customers are demanding a smaller carbon footprint from their favorite chain or local restaurant, the foodservice industry is focusing heavily on going green. Running a sustainable and eco-friendly establishment is a new standard, not just a distinguishing niche for marketing. Whether

Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) F.A.Q.'s

Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) F.A.Q.'s

If you have questions about the benefits of Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs, how to use them, and how to dispose of CFL light bulbs, check out our FAQs below. We also have helpful tips on how to choose the right CFL bulb and how ENERGY STAR rated CFLs can save you money. Use the links below to jump

What Is Fair Trade Coffee?

What Is Fair Trade Coffee?

Coffee beans qualify as fair trade when they meet the 10 fair trade labor and sustainability standards and receive a certification from a fair trade organization. Increased global awareness and values-driven purchases have converted fair trade coffee from a coffee industry trend to an equity standar

Top 10 Energy Conservation Tips for Restaurants

Top 10 Energy Conservation Tips for Restaurants

Reducing your restaurant's overall energy consumption not only lowers your utility costs, it's also better for the environment. Many food service professionals have been adopting energy conservation methods for the past decade and have drastically cut their energy use and expenses. Here, we've outl

Sustainable Seafood for Restaurants

Sustainable Seafood for Restaurants

Whether it’s related to food sourcing or disposal methods, sustainability has been at the forefront of foodservice trends and concerns in recent years. One of the primary focuses of the sustainability movement is the health of our oceans and marine life. Over 50% of American consumers identified tha

Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Restaurant

Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Restaurant

Running a foodservice operation requires a lot of thinking. You have to order ingredients on time, balance your finances, and manage your staff amidst a world of other concerns. As important as it is to consider what food you’re making, it’s equally important to think about what happens to food that

Restaurant Recycling

Restaurant Recycling

It is estimated that just one full service restaurant can create over 2,000 pounds of total disposed waste a week. If this fact is alarming to you, perhaps it’s time to consider how your food establishment can recycle all that waste. While you may think that the steps to becoming an eco-friendly res

ENERGY STAR Appliances and Rebates

ENERGY STAR Appliances and Rebates

If you’re looking for ways for your restaurant to go green this year, investing in ENERGY STAR appliances will help your business to save money while reducing your carbon footprint. In this guide, we’ll explain what ENERGY STAR is, what it means for appliances, and how you can check if you qualify f

Restaurant Composting

Restaurant Composting

Do you want your restaurant to become more environmentally friendly or more involved with the local community? Even if you just want to give your establishment's marketing plan a boost, restaurant composting might be a great solution. According to the EPA, 60-80% of garbage produced by restaurants

Explore our eco-friendly restaurant tips, so you can operate a more sustainable business. From guides on green disposable dinnerware and fluorescent lighting to articles on restaurant recycling and reducing food waste, we’re sure to have a resource for you. Our articles and guides are perfect for restaurants, universities, and businesses looking to incorporate green alternatives into their practices.

By implementing some of these eco-friendly restaurant ideas, you’ll be one step closer to reducing your business’s energy use and lowering your utility costs. Discover if a composting program is a good fit for your establishment or if induction equipment may be right for you. Our resources can help you navigate the proper steps to reducing your environmental impact.

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