To see more greenery... ...go green!
To see more greenery... ...go green! According to a study by Purdue University, two-thirds of today's restaurantgoers are willing to spend more if the business uses environmentally friendly methods. Look at how to become a green restaurant in 11 simple steps.
1. Reduce food waste
The first step to becoming an environmentally friendly restaurant is the most important thing - for the planet and for your profits. Turn to food waste.
According to the Green Restaurant Association, an average restaurant spends between 25,000 and 75,000 pounds of food annually. What is a green restaurant?
Use a digital inventory management tool: To reduce food waste, most green restaurant managers rely on the latest technology. They use a digital inventory tool such as PeachWorks or BevSpot. This software sends warnings to your smartphone when the inventory is nearing completion. You also get a real-time overview of your inventory so you don't have to go overboard with your order.
Highlight expiry dates: When your chefs grab the ingredients, make sure they select the ones closest to expiry. Stick all ingredients with a "use-by" date sticker.
Donate Surplus Food: Every organic restaurant has a pantry with food on a speed dial. Even after you control the food waste, you will still get the excess sometimes. Donating usable food ensures that it is not wasted. It is also a great way to get a positive feedback about your restaurant.
2. invest in energy efficient appliances
Part of turning into a green restaurant means reducing energy consumption. And there are many opportunities for improvement: the catering industry uses $10 billion in energy annually. Wow.
Use these tips to reduce energy consumption in your green restaurant. One of the best ways to do that is to choose energy-saving appliances. When it's time to replace or upgrade your equipment, look for the Energy Star logo. These appliances use less energy without affecting performance.
3. Green mode for your cleaning
Let's face it. Normal cleaners are bad for the environment. Rough chemicals in industrial cleaners do not break down and do not contaminate the air or water table. Plus, guests don't really like the freshly bleached smell...
To be an eco-friendly restaurant, switch from conventional cleaners to environmentally friendly brands. Ask your distributor to supply products that contain "Design for the Environment" (DfE) or "Green Seal" certified cleaners.
4. go to your local office and grow your products.
One of the best eco-friendly restaurants can be found... in your own backyard. Start buying some ingredients from local farms.
As the products travel around the city rather than the country, you reduce your carbon emissions from such a long distance (the planet thanks you in advance). When products are made locally in the season, they are often cheaper than the same products delivered from your distributor.
On your way to becoming a sustainable restaurant, there is no need to leave your distributor. Start small by bringing just a few local products, using this list of 11 best sources for local ingredients.
You can also bend your green finger. Grow your own groceries or herbs! As an organic restaurant, turn your roof or patio into a mini garden. Build your own garden or use the Earthbox to grow.
5. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
"3 Rs" is a mantra for an environmentally friendly restaurant manager. By reducing waste, reusing containers and recycling materials, your business can make huge strides in sustainability. For starters, here are a few ideas:
Replace conventional toilet paper and paper towels with chlorine-free recycled paper.
Buy kitchen and bar mats made from 100% recycled materials
Processing of wooden boxes, glass bottles and cardboard
Replace plastic and styrofoam materials with reusable cups and recyclable containers
Join the thousands of eco-friendly restaurant managers who have signed the "Last Straw Oath" (cutting or removing plastic straws).
6. Try the children's vine
If your eco-friendly restaurant already serves organic food, the next step is to visit an organic bar. Start by adding a few organic wines to your beverage list.
Most wines are produced using chemicals and farming methods that are harmful to the environment. Some wineries even have injections.
Start with this list of 85 organic wines. Also, talk to the wineries in your area: many small winemakers use sustainable methods.
7. Be strategic about shipping.
Most sellers and distributors are ready to work with ecologically clean restaurant. Ask how to reduce your supply to once a week (to reduce fuel emissions). Ask the retailer to use biodegradable materials and less packaging for your orders.
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8. Smarter about water.
Preserving water is crucial to becoming an environmentally friendly restaurant. Again, it is also a way to reduce energy costs! Here's how to do it:
Replace your rooms with water-cooling toilets to reduce the amount of water used each time you flush.
Think about switching from bottled water to an internal filter system.
Install solar thermal panels to heat up the water in your eco-friendly restaurant. Many state and municipal governments offer grants and discounts for solar panels.
9. Build a Sustainable Dining Room
Yes, there are even ways to make your dining room stable! Start with the furniture. Buy locally made tables and chairs for your dining room. Most local woodworkers can make a deal with an organic restaurant - especially if you advertise their work.
The next step is to reduce the use of tablecloths and cloth napkins. Wait, what? The bed linen seems like a more environmentally friendly option. But to make these clothes look great, you use unnecessary chemical cleaners, bleaches and starches. Not to mention that water is wasted with every wash.
Instead, choose paper materials that you can recycle. If bedding is necessary for your atmosphere, choose softer fabrics than the traditional, starchy range.
10. Think about composting
Composting is one of the best steps your environmentally friendly restaurant can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and food waste. And it is easy! Just keep a separate jar in your kitchen so that staff can dispose of food waste. At the end of each day, dump it in the compost bin outdoors. Use this manual to start composting in restaurants.
What's the best? You have free compost for fertilising your restaurant garden. If you do not have room in your own garden, donate the nutrient-rich compost to your public garden.
11. Become a certified organic restaurant.
These tips are an excellent starting point for becoming a certified organic restaurant. But don't stop there. Think about becoming an official green business by completing the Green Restaurant Association certification process.
Green business is a smart move. By becoming a green restaurant, you can satisfy current guests, attract new customers and improve your results. Most importantly, you are doing your best to protect our planet. www.buzztime.com May 17, 2018
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