05/03/2004 Greenbuzz from http://www.greenbiz.com:
Taking Care of Business
March's "Ask the Experts" advice on incorporating sustainability into bed & breakfast ventures prompted an outpouring of reader requests for similar information pertaining to greening restaurant and food service operations. This week, EH&S mavens Steve Rice and Richard MacLean offer their suggestions.
Looking for more on this topic? Check out Energy Star for Restaurant Services and the how-to on waste reduction in the restaurant industry.
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Headlines
The Latest News on Business and the Environment
JP Morgan Chase Deflects Criticism with New Environmental Policies
In the latest in a series of 2004 shareholder proxy successes, JPMorgan Chase has agreed to take steps to increase its emphasis on environmental risk management.
AIA Honors Top Ten Green Building Projects
The American Institute of Architects has selected ten examples of architectural and "green" design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. Companies honored include Greyston Bakery, Genzyme Corporation, and Herman Miller.
Suncor, Dell Computer Win Plaudits for Corporate Reporting
CERES, a group of NGOs calling themselves the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies, teamed up with accounting body ACCA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, to present awards for the best non-financial corporate reporters.
SC Johnson to Install Second 'Clean Burning' Gas Turbine
SC Johnson has announced plans to install a new natural gas-powered turbine that will provide electricity and steam to Waxdale, the company's largest manufacturing facility.
Efficiency Can Help Meet EPA Smog Rules While Saving Companies Money, Says Report
Energy-efficient manufacturing practices that protect the bottom line can take the sting out of complying with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new smog rules, according to the Alliance to Save Energy.
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Resources and Tools
A Wealth of Hands-On Help
Energy Star for Restaurant Services
Energy-saving tips for restaurants from the U.S. EPA.
Don't Throw That Food Away: Strategies for Record-Setting Waste Reduction
Provides practical and insightful suggestions for reducing for reducing food waste in restaurants, supermarkets, and other businesses.
GreenBiz Essential: Corporate Reporting
Corporate reporting is a growing trend as increased accountability and transparency spread throughout the globe. Here's how to do it right.
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Columns and Features
Insight and Inspiration from the Experts
Employee Activism: Taking an Active Role to Change Your Organization
Mark Adams, manager of business operations and communications at Intel Corporation, offers a few lessons for starting an employee sustainability network within your company.
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A personal quest to promote the use of wind energy and hydrogen technology in the Great Lakes area of the United States. The Great Lakes area is in a unique position to become an energy exporting region through these and other renewable energy technologies. *Update 2014: Just do it everywhere - Dan*
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