For any restaurateur (or would-be restaurateur) who is thinking of greening their business, QSR Magazine has come out with a great article on that very topic.  They cover eco-friendly, sustainable restaurant solutions from the floor to the lights, and everything in between.  Some things are simple (like LED exit signs) and some things require a deeper investment of time and/or money (like water-saving toilets and urinals).  Some of these improvements will eventually pay for themselves in energy savings (like Energy Star restaurant equipment).  Other things will reap an unseen reward in the form of a safer work environment for your employees, and more breathable air for your patrons.  That’s because certain wall coverings contain harmful chemicals called VOCs (volatile organic compounds), but your restaurant’s level of VOCs can be reduced through low-VOC materials and careful planning.
                                   
Check out the article and see what might be a good fit for your restaurant.  Serv-U is proud to be an Energy Star Partner; please see our Energy Efficiency page for more energy-saving tips and incentive programs!