Environmental Awareness
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June 14, 2018
You might have noticed that something is missing from some of your favorite restaurants: plastic straws. Many restaurants have decided to cut back on or completely eliminate their use of plastic straws in an effort to be more environmentally friendly. At some restaurants, plastic straws are only provided upon request while at other restaurants plastic straws have been replaced by biodegradable paper ones. A few restaurants have gotten rid of straws entirely.
Straws may seem like a strange. . .
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January 15, 2018
Commercial kitchens use a great deal of energy. Luckily, there are many simple steps we can take to ensure that this energy is not going to waste. Below, you’ll find a few of our tips for decreasing your commercial kitchen’s energy bill and impact on the planet.
- Consider location, location, location
Many commercial kitchen managers do not realize that the location of their equipment can cause increased energy usage. For example, if an oven is placed right next to. . .
- Consider location, location, location
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February 20, 2017
According to a recent report, the commercial kitchen ventilation system market is set for major growth over the next decade. As technological advancements improve, employees demand better working conditions, and environmental regulations tighten, the demand for ventilation systems will only grow.
Proper air flow in your restaurant kitchen
If you already own a restaurant or are looking into setting up a restaurant kitchen for the first time, you are well aware of the importance of. . .
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June 21, 2016
Many commercial kitchens and restaurants today are taking the initiative to “go green”. You read about it in industry magazines and hear about it on the news, but what does going green really mean? For different organizations, it can mean different things but some likely components of the plan to go green include sustainability and energy saving efforts.
If you’re reading this and already thinking that going green only benefits the environment, you’re wrong. Taking steps towards increased. . .
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May 16, 2014
Energy consumption is one of the few costs business owners have control over every year. Being a green business doesn’t just help you save the environment – it can help you save dollars as well!
Kitchens and restaurants are no exception to the green trend. Many companies are continually looking for ways to save money, and energy reduction is a great place to start. Did you know that reducing your kitchen’s consumption can start with regular. . .
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December 26, 2012
Even as the economy begins to bounce back, businesses across the world are still concerned with lowering costs where they can. With so many moving parts in restaurants, it’s no wonder that managers are actively searching for ways to lower bills and create a bigger profit.
One of the most simple and most obvious ways for a restaurant owner to lower costs is to invest in better, greener commercial kitchen equipment. Companies in the commercial kitchen equipment industry have been. . .
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December 05, 2012
With the combination of the recent recession and a growing social conscious, it seems every industry is looking to “go green.” This movement is influenced mainly by the environment, the economy, and the culture in which we live and so it has almost become mandatory for companies to embrace a green mentality. Over time, the benefits of green products and companies have shown themselves in various ways but the benefits are most prevalent in three key areas.
Environment. . . .