Hobart Consultant Resource Center

| Summer 2009

Sustainability

 | Water Consumption

Water-saving
technologies

SUMMER 2009 | REPLACING OUTDATED EQUIPMENT
Older and Wiser: One of Washington, D.C.'s Oldest Hospitals Retires Equipment in Favor of Water-Efficient Alternatives
 

Replacing outdated equipment is one of the easiest ways to become more energy and water efficient. Management planned to retire outdated and inefficient foodservice equipment, replacing them with more energy-efficient models.
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SPRING 2009 | Reducing Water Consumption in a Commercial Kitchen
 

Because foodservice and food retail operations require a large amount of water, foodservice professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the amount of water they use, and the price tag attached to such consumption. As such consciousness is raised, the equipment developed and utilized to conserve water becomes increasingly important. In addition, there are also more frequent government regulations on water and energy consumption.
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WINTER 2008 | WAREWASHER VS. THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
Out With the Old, In With the New: Warewashers Offer Savings in Water and Cost Compared to Three-Compartment Sinks
 

The three-compartment sink is a staple in many foodservice operations, but that trend is changing. Foodservice operations that upgrade from a three-compartment sink to a high-temperature commercial warewasher can experience significant benefits not only in monetary savings but also in efficiency and food safety.
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FALL 2008 | LEED GUIDELINES
LEEDing the Way: USGBC Revises LEED Rating System
 

The USGBC’s LEED rating system is a road map for property managers, portfolio owners and service providers to drive down operational costs, while increasing occupant productivity in an environmentally responsible manner. To stay current, it’s often necessary for the USGBC to revise its guidelines based on new issues and challenges.
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SUMMER 2008 | REDUCE WATER USAGE AND COSTS
Help Clients Reduce Water Usage and Costs
 

Selecting foodservice equipment engineered specifically to conserve water not only reduces water and sewage bills, but also saves a considerable amount of the energy used to heat that water.
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