Go
Green - Recycle Your Cash:
PRS Supports ConSERVation
and your needs to re-invest in your future! Contact Preferred Restaurant
Services at 866.764.4335 Tips for conserving
and having a Green Heart – Go Green!
- Turn Off Turn off interior/exterior lights and
cooking hoods when not in use. Install motion detectors in storerooms,
offices and restrooms. Set lights on timers.
- Fix Leaks Repair leaky faucets and toilets. Stop
air leaks by caulking and insulating around leaky windows and
doors, and install energy curtains in freezer rooms.
- Replace Lighting
Replace incandescent with longer lasting CFL light bulbs or LED
lights. Replace traditional exit signs with LED exit lighting.
- Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Follow the 3 R’s of sustainability: reduce, reuse, recycle.
Reduce waste. Reuse furniture, flooring. Recycle paper, plastics,
glass and aluminum.
- Unplug
When not in use, unplug computers, electronics, coffee machines,
POS systems and any small appliances.
- Use Less Water
Serve customers water upon request. Run dishwashers and washing
machines only when full. Install low-flow toilets, waterless urinals
and talkless water heaters.
- Train and Inform
Train employees on energy saving procedures and on the importance
of energy conservation and water use. Tell customers about your
energy efforts.
- Clean and Maintain
Clean equipment runs more efficiently. Regularly dust and clean
appliances, top to bottom. Perform routine preventative maintenance
on HVAC, plumbing, appliances and major equipment.
- Remodel or Build Green
Use low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) or no-VOC paints, recycled
flooring and managed forest wood. Install a reflective roof, sun
lights, and energy-efficient windows.
- Look for ENERGY STAR Label
Purchase appliances, electronics and other EPA-tested equipment
that carries the ENERGY STAR label.
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