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What is a Green Business?A Green Business is in compliance with environmental regulations and takes voluntary steps beyond compliance in the areas of:
• PollutionPrevention • EnergyConservation
• WaterConservation • SolidWasteReduction
• SustainableFoodSources
Why be Green?
$ Improves systems and equipment performance
$ Attracts environmentally conscious customers
$ Provides a safer working environment
$ Reduces waste and hauling fees
$ Saves money and operating costs
What is a Green Business?A Green Business is in compliance with environmental regulations and takes voluntary steps beyond compliance in the areas of:
• PollutionPrevention • EnergyConservation
• WaterConservation • SolidWasteReduction
• SustainableFoodSources
Why be Green?
$ Improves systems and equipment performance
$ Attracts environmentally conscious customers
$ Provides a safer working environment
$ Reduces waste and hauling fees
$ Saves money and operating costs
What is a Green Business?A Green Business is in compliance with environmental regulations and takes voluntary steps beyond compliance in the areas of:
• PollutionPrevention • EnergyConservation
• WaterConservation • SolidWasteReduction
• SustainableFoodSources
Why be Green?
$ Improves systems and equipment performance
$ Attracts environmentally conscious customers
$ Provides a safer working environment
$ Reduces waste and hauling fees
$ Saves money and operating costs
Acknowledgment: This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under EECBG Award Number DE – EE0000902
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General Energy Saving Tips and SuggestionsR Use electricity, gas, water and trash bills to track usage
and conservation efforts
R Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate efficiency
R UseStart-UpandShut-Downschedulestoensure maximum energy efficiency
Employee and Customer Awareness and Incentives: R UsetheGreenBusinessChecklisttoprovideon-going
staff training
R Provideincentivestoencourageemployeesupport and participation
• DiscussGreenBusinessandEnergyEfficiencyin staff meetings• ProvideGreenBusinessreferencematerialsforemployees• IncludeGreenBusinessinformationinnewsletters and bulletins• DiscussGreenBusinesseffortsinperformanceappraisals• IncludeGreenBusinessStrategiesinjobdescriptions• NominateaGreenEmployeeoftheMonth• ProvideGreenBusinessorientationand ongoing training
R Informyourcustomersabouttheenvironmentalactions you are taking:
• SharethestepsyouaretakingtobeaGreenBusiness with your customers• Postsignstohighlightgreenactivitiessuchasrecycling or lighting efficiency upgrades• Use“TableTentCards”toidentifyeffortsandencourage conservation by consumers
Savings Tips& Suggestions
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uUse an energy management system to control lighting, kitchen exhaust, refrigeration and HVAC.
vDuringslowerperiods,groupcustomerssothatlightsandheating/cooling can be turned off in unoccupied areas.
wInstituteapolicythatallelectronicdevicesandlightingbeturnedoffinnon-occupiedrooms.
xUse weather stripping to close air gaps around doors and windows.
yInstalltanklessoron-demandwaterheatersandsethotwaterheatersto120-130ºF.
zReducedishwasherhotwatertemperaturetolowest temperature allowed by health regulations and consistent with the type of sanitizing system you are using.
{Insulateallmajorhotwaterpipes.
|Checkpilotlightsforproperadjustment.
}Use solar energy sources and equipment including solar water heaters where available.
~ShutdownthecomputerandPOSsystemwhenyou leave at night.
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Be Energy Wise!
HelpfulWebsites:R SanDiegoGas&Electric:www.sdge.com/business
R CaliforniaCenterforSustainableEnergy:www.energycenter.org
R CaliforniaEfficiencyProgram:www.fypower.org/com
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uInstituteastart-upandshut-downscheduleformajorcooking appliances, exhaust hoods, and smaller appliances such as coffee machines, holding cabinets, steam tables, plate and food warmers, heat lamps and conveyor toasters.
vSelectelectricalequipmentwithenergysavingfeatures.LookfortheEnergyStar® label.
wKeep equipment clean and in good repair.
xUseanapprovedwater-conservingdishwashertosavebothheating and water costs.
yTurn off exhaust hoods and hood lights when appliances below them are off (These must be on when appliances are on).
zTurnoffback-upfryers,andturnovens,heatlampsandtoasters down or off during periods of low customer traffic.
{Usecookingequipmenttofullcapacity.Fullyloaded equipment utilizes energy more efficiently.
|Donotoverloadfryerbasketsbeyondthemanufacturer’srecommended capacity.
}Align oven and steamer doors and replace missing gaskets.
~Drainandflushhotwatertankstothesanitarysewerevery6 months to prevent scale build up and deposits.
Be an Energy Star®!
HelpfulWebsites:R SanDiegoGas&Electric:www.sdge.com/business
R USEPAEnergyStarProgram:www.energystar.gov
R FoodServiceTechnologyCenter:www.fishnick.com
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uPerformregularlyscheduledmaintenanceonyourHVACsystem. Clean permanent filters with mild detergents every three months. Keep condenser coils free of dust and lint.
vInstallaprogrammablethermostattocontrolheating and air conditioning.
wSetthermostatto78ºFforcooling,68ºFforheating,andusethethermostat’snightsetback.
xCheck entire HVAC system each year for coolant and air leaks, clogs, and obstructions of air intake and vents.
yTurnroom-coolingunitsoffwhentheweatheriscooler ifnotpartofmake-upairforhoods.
zPushappliancesagainstthewallunderventilationhood.
{Installoccupancysensorsorturnoffrestroomexhaustfans during unoccupied hours.
|Installceilingfans.
}Add side panels to ventilation hood.
~Installheat/energyrecoveryequipmentonrefrigerationand HVAC.
Beat the Heat!
HelpfulWebsites:R SanDiegoGas&Electric:www.sdge.com/business
R FoodServiceTechnologyCenter:www.fishnick.com/ventilation
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uSetrefrigeratortemperaturebetween38°Fand41°Fandfreezerbetween10°Fand20°F.
vReplacewornordamageddoorgasketstoensureatight,leak-proofseal.
wAlign refrigerator doors to ensure they close properly.
xUseautomaticdoorclosersoropendoorbuzzersonwalk-inrefrigerator and freezer doors.
yInstallplasticstripcurtainsonwalk-inrefrigeratorandfreezer doors, replaced damaged and missing strips.
zKeep refrigerator, freezer and ice machine condenser coils freeofexcessivefrost,dustandlinttoensureproperairflow.
{Straightendamagedcondenserfinsandremoveobjectsthatblockairtothecoils.Performanddocumentcoilmaintenance at least four times a year.
|UseNSFapprovedwireoropenshelvingtoallowforgoodairflowwithinrefrigerationunit.Donotoverfillrefrigerators.
}Ensurethatrefrigerationdefrostcyclesarenotscheduledto run during peak energy use periods (noon to 6 pm). Defrostcyclesshouldbenomorethan15minutes,andnomore than four times daily.
~Insulaterefrigerationcoldsuctionlines.
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Keep it Cool!
HelpfulWebsites:R SanDiegoGas&Electric:www.sdge.com/business
R USEPAEnergyStarProgram:www.energystar.gov
R FoodServiceTechnologyCenter:www.fishnick.com
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uTurn-offlightsorremoveunnecessarylamps(de-lamp)anddisconnect their ballasts.
vInstallEnergyStar®compactfluorescentlamps,LED’sor induction lighting in place of incandescent or halogen bulbs.
wInstalloccupancysensorsforlightinginlowoccupancyareas includingrestrooms,storeroomsandwalk-inrefrigerator or freezers.
xClean lighting fixtures and lamps so that they are as bright as possible.
yReplaceagingfluorescentlighttubesformaximumlightoutput.
zUpgradeexistingT12fluorescentlampsandmagneticballastswithT-8lampswithelectronicballasts,T-5’sorinductionlightingfor warehouses.
{Installdimmableballaststodimlightswhendaylightisavailable.
|RetrofitexitsignswithLEDsorfluorescentbulbs.
}Installskylightstoallownaturallightindiningareas.
~Checkandadjustlightingcontroldevicessuchastimeclocks and photocells.
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HelpfulWebsites:R SanDiegoGas&Electric:www.sdge.com/business
R USEPAEnergyStarProgram:www.energystar.gov
R California Lighting Technology Center: www.cltc.ucdavis.edu
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Water Conservation
uRegularlycheckfor,andrepairallwaterleaksinyourfacility.
vServewatertocustomersonlyuponrequest.
wPlanaheadandthawfrozenfoodsintherefrigeratorratherthanunder running water.
xUsedrysurfacecleaningmethodsforflooringandoutdoors (vacuuming or sweeping), followed by damp mopping or wiping where appropriate.
yOnlyrundishwasherswhenfullyloaded.
zInstallwaterconservingbatchdishwashersystems(Rebates available in some areas).
{Installhigh-pressure,lowflowspraynozzleforpre-washingdishes.
|Installapprovedlowflowaeratorsforkitchenandlavatorysinkfaucets.
}Installultralowflowtoilets.Provideadditionalurinalsinmen’srestrooms and reduce the number of toilets (Rebates or vouchers
available in some areas).
~Replaceboilerbasedsteamerswithmorewaterandenergyefficientmodels.Replacingoldsteamerscanreducebothwaterandenergyexpenses.
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HelpfulWebsites:R SanDiegoCountyWaterAuthority:www.sdcwa.org
R CaliforniaDept.ofWaterResources:www.water.ca.gov/wateruseefficiency
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Solid Waste Reduction
uBuyshelf-stablefoodsuppliesinbulktominimizepackagingwaste.
vBuy products in returnable, reusable or recyclable containers. Requireproducetobedeliveredincorrugatedcardboardboxes(notwaxed).Requestthemifnotoffered.
wStoreandrotatesuppliestominimizelossthroughspoilageanddamage:FirstIn/FirstOut(FIFOprinciple).
xEliminatepaperplacematsandpapertrayliners;traysaresanitizedaftereachuse.Switchtoreusablecoastersinsteadofnapkinsorpaper coasters for drinks.
yMinimizeextrapackaging(double-wrapping, double–bagging) when preparingtake-outfoodorders.Userecyclablepaperboardandplastictake-outcontainers(#1and#2,not#6and#7).
zUse paper or biodegradable/compostable products rather than plasticsandStyrofoam.
{Collectfoodwasteandfood-contaminatedpaperproductsfor composting where service is available.
|Replacedisposabledishesandsilverwarewithwashable,reusableflatwareifapprovedwashingfacilitiesareavailable.
}Recycleglass,plastic,aluminum,metal,newspaper,mixedpapers(junkmail),cardboardandwood.
~Donatenon-perishableexcessfoodtosheltersorfoodbanks (covered under Good Samaritan law).
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HelpfulWebsite:R CaliforniaDept.ofResourcesRecyclingandRecovery(CalRecycle):
www.calrecycle.ca.gov/reducewaste/business
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Pollution Prevention
uUseIntegratedPestManagement(IMP)methodstoreduceoreliminate the use of chemical pesticides. Correct problems that attract and harbor pests with proper food and garbage storage and landscaping.
vPurchaseoneconcentratedmultipurposecleanerandportionintolabeled,reusabledispensingbottles,ratherthanmultiplespecial-purpose cleaners.
wEliminateaerosolcleanersandroomfresheners.
xUsedryclean-upmethodsforsidewalks,parkinglots,floormatsanddumpsters to avoid contaminating storm drains and wasting water: sweep or vacuum before damp mopping or wiping.
yScrapegreasefromtrays,grills&pansintothewastegreasecantominimize kitchen grease going down sewer drains.
zDonateusedoilandgreasetolocalBio-fuelmanufacturers.
{Postsigns,andkeepdumpsterlidsclosedtopreventstormwaterpollution.
|Useunbleached,chlorine-free,recycledpaperproductssuchasnapkins, paper towels, toilet paper and copy paper.
}Replacestandardfluorescentlightswithlowmercuryfluorescentlights. Look for tubes with green end caps.
~Properlyrecyclespentfluorescenttubesandbulbs.
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HelpfulWebsites:R WesternSustainability&PollutionPreventionNetwork:www.wsppn.org/resources
R ProjectCleanWaterBMPToolbox:www.projectcleanwater.org
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Sustainability
uBuy certified organic locally grown produce.
vSupportlocalfarmersbyshoppingatFarmersMarkets.
wShareinthelocalharvestbyjoiningalocalCSA–Community SupportedAgriculture.
xEatseasonal:Buylocallygrownfruitsandvegetableswhentheyarein season to reduce the environmental impact of shipping foods 1000s of miles away.
ySupportfairandsustainablefarmingmethodsbybuyingproductsthatareFairTradecertified.
zSupportenvironmentallyresponsiblefishingpracticesbychoosingocean-friendlyseafood.
{Compostorrecyclepre-consumervegetable/fruit/landscape trimmingsifservicesareavailable.Collectfoodwasteandfood-con-taminated paper products for composting where service is available.
|Reduceyourcarbonfootprintbyprovidingin-housefilteredandsparkling water rather than bottled water.
}Use alternative fuel vehicles for restaurant business and deliveries.
~Providecustomerincentivesforbringingtheirowncoffeecups.
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HelpfulWebsites:R WesternSustainability&PollutionPreventionNetwork:www.wsppn.org/resources
R Food&Sustainability:http://enviro.berkeley.edu/foodsustainability
R SeafoodWatch:www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch.aspx
R CarbonFootprintCalculator:http://coolclimate.berkeley.edu/tools
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