To steal a fashion-week phrase, “green is the new black.”  Going efficient is becoming more and more mainstream, and restaurateurs are finding out that it’s about saving money as much as it is about saving the planet.  (Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that many potential customers take a keen interest in the issue, too!)

The National Restaurant Association recently released the results of an informal poll, asking what “green” measure made the most business sense to restaurateurs.  The results can be seen here: NRN Green Poll.

So—if you haven’t started any green initiatives yet, recycling may be a great way to get your foot in the door.  And when you want to save money on utilities, Serv-U can help you find new restaurant equipment that uses far less electricity, gas, and water than older models.  You can start with something as small as adding efficient pre-rinse spray heads to your dish sinks—or you can go big by purchasing Energy Star-certified restaurant equipment.  Visit our Energy Efficiency page for ideas and information about efficiency rebates.


(Photo from Flickr courtesy of "gmnonic.")