FoodServiceWarehouse.com carries a full compliment of equipment and supplies that will help any commercial kitchen slash energy costs, conserve water, and reduce their environmental impact. Our program is free, easy to implement, and will show incredible benefit to anyone willing to commit to a more sustainable future. As the earth’s resources are strained and rising costs continue to squeeze profits, implementing environmentally friendly practices has become a responsible and smart business strategy.

• Save Money
  Even if the environment were not an issue, going green would still save you a lot of money on utilities in the long run. A typical full service restaurant could save up to $10,000 annually.
• Save Customers
  According to a 2008 National Restaurant Association survey, almost 62% of diners say they would prefer to eat at an environmentally friendly restaurant. Going green is no longer an option, it is an imperative.
• Save the Environment
  Commercial kitchens pollute the air, water and soil simply by operating. Go green to reduce your business’s impact on the environment and leave behind a legacy of conservation for future generations.

More Reasons to Go Green

• Energy Conservation
  With the rise in energy prices, your restaurant cannot afford to be wasteful. We will help outfit your commercial kitchen with ENERGY STAR® qualified equipment and teach you how to save even more money by operating machines and appliances only when needed. With energy savings, cutting costs can be as simple as turning out the lights.
• Water Conservation
  Conserve this precious natural resource and the savings will flow. Energy-efficient dishwashers and low-flow pre-rinse sprayers are just two of the many ways to save on H2O. By taking a few simple steps to limit excessive water usage in your kitchen, you can easily stop your profit from spiraling down the drain.
• Waste Reduction
  Avoid sending your trash to the landfill. Learn to reduce the amount of waste your kitchen produces by composting food scraps, recycling whenever possible and investing in reusable products. Making a few simple changes can go a long way towards reducing your environmental impact.
• Green Cleaning
  Hazardous chemical cleaners cause a variety of human health problems. Using green cleaning supplies will reduce the harmful chemicals that enter our air and water. We will teach you the best practices that will help sweep wasteful habits out the door.
• Education
  Making lasting changes requires a team effort. For any program to take root and grow, your entire organization needs to commit to going green. Learn how to thoroughly train your staff and set positive examples of environmental stewardship.

All commercial kitchens are eligible, but they must be able to meet the minimum requirements in all five segments of the program. This is true regardless of whether they purchased from us. Residential customers cannot receive the certification. In cases where the kitchen simply cannot reach the number of points required due to the equipment or supplies used, a custom program may be developed at no cost. Simply purchase an item or complete a task that meets the requirements of one of our segments. Customers will automatically begin to accrue points towards a certification. Nothing else is required. It may seem complex at first, but it is really rather simple. Just follow the instructions below to start on the path towards achieving the certification.

1. Each segment has a predetermined number of points
2. Complete tasks or buy products to achieve points in any segment
3. Achieve a certain number of points in a segment to complete the segment
4. Complete all five segments and receive the certification.

You cannot buy multiple pieces to receive additional points. For example, an air-cooled ice machine is worth two points in the program. If you buy five ice machines, you still only receive two points. In the case where a commercial kitchen completes a task or has equipment previously installed, proof will be required. To prevent fraud—in certain cases—floor plans, photography, receipts, and/or affidavits may be required. To encourage the full completion of the program, a major benefit will be awarded to the customer as each segment is achieved. While anyone can receive the certification, customers who did not purchase from us will not receive any of the rewards. These rewards last six months, unless they complete the entire certification process.

• Energy Conservation – One year extended warranty on all equipment
• Water Conservation – Parts at wholesale for the life of the equipment.
• Waste Reduction – 10% permanent discount on eco-friendly disposables.
• Green Cleaning – 10% permanent discount on eco-friendly cleaning supplies.
• Education – Help marketing your organization as a Green Leader.

The customer loses the points associated with the returned item. They can regain the points by purchasing an equivalent item that meets the requirements. Once you have finished the tasks in energy conservation, water conservation, waste reduction and green cleaning, FoodServiceWarehouse.com will help you the rest of the way. Since Green education is so important to maintain a sustainable