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Sustainable Practices for Restaurants: How to Go Green and Save Money — In today's market, showing that your restaurant is becoming environmentally conscious or going green is not just a social issue, it's a form of marketing and can actually save you money. In this video, I'll share with you sustainable practices for restaurants: how to go green and save money.

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Key areas for sustainability are:
• Energy
• Waste
• Water
• Transportation

Now, full disclosure, I am a restaurant expert; I'm not a sustainability expert. That being said, I want to share with you four simple sustainable practices that can help you go green and save money.

#1 Energy saving. Install LED lights that use 75% less energy than traditional incandescent lights. Replace old equipment with energy-efficient models that use less energy and water. Turn off equipment when not in use or during downtime to minimize your energy consumption. Install motion sensors to control your lights or even your HVAC system.

#2 Waste reduction. Implement a program to compost your food waste, which can be used for gardening or donated to a local farm. Use reusable containers, utensils and tableware rather than disposable ones. Implement a recycling program for paper, plastic, glass and metal products. Now on this one I'm about 50/50: use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins. Why am I 50/50? It must match your concept and be in agreement with who you are. Additionally, renting cloth napkins, if you don't purchase and wash them yourself, can sometimes cost more than paper.

#3 Water conservation. Install low-flow faucets and toilets to reduce your water consumption. Fix leaks immediately to save you up to thousands of gallons of water per year. Use drought-tolerant plants for your landscaping. Collect rainwater and use it for gardening and cleaning.

#4 Transportation. Encourage your staff to use public transportation or carpool to work. Implement delivery services using eco-friendly transportation such as bicycles or electric vehicles. Use local or regional suppliers to minimize transport-related emissions

The benefits of integrating sustainable practices are numerous:
1. Attract more environmentally conscious consumers who are increasingly seeking eco-friendly restaurants. It grows your business.
2. Save money on energy, water and disposal costs.
3. Boost your brand image and differentiate yourself from all other restaurants and other competitors.
4. Comply with regulations and laws that require businesses to reduce their environmental impact.

These are just a few examples of sustainable restaurant practices that can help you go green and save money. Reduce your restaurant's environmental impact, improve your bottom line and attract a growing customer base who values sustainability. The choice is yours!

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