Over the last
decade, a growing number of businesses have begun rethinking their approach to
energy consumption. As the effects of global climate change become increasingly
difficult to ignore, businesses of all sizes have started looking for ways to
reduce their carbon footprint. Fortunately, going green is much easier for
restaurants than other types of establishments. As an added bonus, taking a few
eco-conscious measures can save you a considerable sum in energy costs. To help
your eatery do its part for the environment, consider the following tips.
Keep Track of Energy Consumption
The first step in
whipping your kitchen into shape is keeping track of energy consumption. Use
specialized meters to record how much water, gas, and electricity various pieces of equipment consume. After your findings
have been recorded, make note of which tools need to be updated and which are
consuming acceptable amounts of energy.
Invest in Energy-Efficient Parts
Replacing every
piece of equipment that consumes too much energy isn’t exactly economical, nor
does it help your financial bottom line. For example, stove apparatuses and
walk-in refrigeration units are often easier to retrofit than outright replace.
This entails keeping old equipment but outfitting it with new components, such
as energy-efficient cooler door gaskets.
Get Behind Eco-Friendly Dishwashers
Although updating
your dishwashers may strike you as a large expense, it can save you a
tremendous amount in both water and power costs down the line. Dishwashers
equipped with heat-recovery condensers and smaller wash-tanks eat up less
energy and clean dishes more expediently than their bulky old-school
counterparts.
A push for increased environmental awareness has swept
the globe in recent years. Rather than remain mired in the past, it’s in your
best interest to get with the times — and see that your restaurant does the
same. If you’re determined to bring your kitchen up to snuff, keep an eye on
energy consumption levels, engage in retrofitting as needed and invest in
eco-friendly dishwashers.
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