- 1. 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.
- 2. Fix Leaks
- Repair leaky faucets and toilets. Stop air leaks by caulking and insulating around leaky windows and doors and installing energy curtains in freezer rooms.
- 3. Replace Lighting
- Replace incandescents with longer lasting CFL light bulbs or LED lights. Replace traditional exit signs with LED exit lighting.
- 4. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
- Follow the 3 R's of sustainability: reduce, reuse, recyle. Reduce waste. Reuse furniture, flooring. Recycle paper, plastics, glass and aluminum.
- 5. Unplug
- When not in use, unplug computers, electronics, coffee machines, POS system and any small appliances.
- 6. Use Less Water
- Serve customers water upon request. Run dishwashers, washing machines only when full. Install low-flow toilets, waterless urinals, tankless water heaters.
- 7. 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.
- 8. Clean and Maintain
- Clean equipment runs more efficiently. Regularly dust and clean appliances, top to bottom. Perform routine preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, appliances, major equipment.
- 9. 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.
- 10. Look for the ENERGY STAR Label
- Purchase appliances, electronics and other EPA-tested equipment that carries the ENERGY STAR label.
Source: http://www.conserve.restaurant.org/conservenow/tentips.cfm
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