| The food service industry is all abuzz with the | | | | installed as can ice machines and steamers which |
| idea of 'going green'. As more and more people | | | | will save on money by conserving water and |
| are realizing that we are putting a tremendous | | | | reducing water bills. |
| strain on the earth's natural resources, the public | | | | In a 2007 report, the Restaurant and Institutions |
| awareness is growing regarding | | | | Taste of America Study told us that nearly half |
| environmentally-friendly practices. The food | | | | of all consumers surveyed said that they felt it |
| service industry relies heavily upon power and | | | | was very important that the restaurants they go |
| utility bills often take a large bite out of any | | | | to use environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies. |
| restaurant's budget. | | | | Using a Restaurant Supply cleaning agent in your |
| For anyone planning on opening a new restaurant | | | | eatery makes your customers happy and also |
| or for the current dining establishment owner that | | | | improves the health and safety conditions of your |
| is in need of some new Restaurant Equipment , | | | | restaurant. This type of product uses |
| going green is an option that most definitely | | | | earth-friendly ingredients that are derived from |
| should be looked into. Even if the environment | | | | plants and minerals which are non-toxic and |
| were not an issue, going green would still save | | | | biodegradable. Green cleaning products also cost |
| you an incredible amount of money on your utility | | | | less than harsh, commercial cleaners due to the |
| bills over the long haul. Most of the top-rated | | | | fact that many of the cleaners are diluted with |
| restaurant supply companies in operation today | | | | water prior to use. |
| offer a full line of Restaurant Supplies and | | | | A typical restaurant can save up to $15,000 |
| equipment which was designed to be | | | | every year by using green restaurant equipment |
| earth-friendly and cost efficient. | | | | such as stoves, refrigerators, freezers, |
| For the current restaurant owner, upgrading to | | | | dishwashers and more. Just installing an energy |
| energy-efficient equipment can cut your energy | | | | efficient air conditioning unit can save you up to |
| usage in half and local governments and utility | | | | $1,500 a year. Having a programmable thermostat |
| companies all across the United States are | | | | that allows you to turn off the system when it is |
| offering substantial rebates for consumers who | | | | not needed further adds to the cost savings. |
| purchase Energy Star qualified equipment. | | | | Today, the focus is on the environment. People |
| Restaurants use a lot of water each day for both | | | | everywhere are concerned about the future of |
| cooking and cleaning purposes and although water | | | | our planet and are discovering ways to reduce |
| is not expensive, it does mean so much to our | | | | their carbon footprints. As a restaurant owner, |
| environment. It is really quite easy to conserve | | | | you too should concern yourself with the earth's |
| water in a restaurant. Low-flow spray valves can | | | | natural resources and should step in and do your |
| be purchased from restaurant supply stores | | | | part by reducing your energy consumption by |
| which get any job done well but which also can | | | | purchasing restaurant supplies and equipment that |
| trim hundreds of dollars from an establishment's | | | | is designed to use less energy. |
| water costs. Energy Star dishwashers can be | | | | |