An ever-growing list of practical resources to cut the use of energy, waste, water, packaging... and your costs.
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Recycling
The EnergyStar Hospitality Guides are a great guide for all areas of operations and their excellent Tools & Calculators are well worth reviewing
Canadian Restaurant Recycling and Waste Reduction Guide
Canadian Recycling Guide
Washington DC Recycling Guidebook for the Hospitality Industry
New Zealand Restaurant & Cafe Guide to Recycling
Los Angeles Guide to Office Recycling
US Restaurant Association's Conserve Solutions
Waste Removal
Guide to Restaurant Grease Management
Michigan Guide to Restaurant Pollution Prevention
Reducing Water Use
More than HALF the water used by a restaurant is flushed down the toilet, so increased water efficiency in the bathroom makes a lot of sense.
Fact Sheets on Water Consumption in Hotels and Businesses from Sydney Water
The Energystar Guide to Efficient Use of Water in Commercial Food Service Facilities
Queensland Guide for business on Eco-Efficient Food
Reducing Gas and Electricity Use
Mr Electricity's Guide to Saving Electricity - a ton of information in this great resource
Benchmarking 101 - how to compare (and reduce) your energy consumption compared to other businesses
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US Restaurant Association Guide to recycling and cutting water and energy use
Energystar Guide to Energy Efficiency in Restaurants - USA
Other Resources
Green Lodging News for the accommodation industry
Food Service Technology Center - an excellent resource with technical advice and calculators to work out cost savings
Work out your 'carbon impact' with the calculators at Greenhouse Emissions Offset Information.
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