Welcome to the Green Foodservice Alliance

Meeting

Sponsored By: Hosted By:

Welcome & Introductions

• Holly Elmore, Founder & Executive Director, Green Foodservice Alliance

Thank Our Host

• Randy Childers, Senior Director of Engineering, Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Current Recycling at Hyatt Regency Atlanta

• Food: consumables to the Food Bank, waste to composting• Cooking Oils: to Bio-Diesel• Cardboard • Paper (office, newspaper, magazines, etc.)• Glass• Plastic• Cans• Metals• Construction Waste• Carpet• Universal Waste (batteries, bulbs, ballasts, solvents, etc.)

Food Waste Recycling Savings

Energy: Costs Way Up, Consumption Way Down

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The Impact of Energy Savings

What if we still consumed energy at the same rate we did in 2000?• In 2008, our expenses would have been $856,000 higher.

The environmental impact?• This reduction in energy consumption has reduced our Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CO2) by 6,400 Metric Tons per year.

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45% reduction in w ater usage per guest-night from 1993 to 2008

The Impact of Water Savings

• Avoided Cost of $298,000 for 2008• Savings of 23 Million Gallons

Annually• What we are doing to reduce further:

– Installing low-flow toilets• Savings of 2.3 million gallons and $46,000

annually; 47% IRR)

– Planning to divert condensate and rain-water to our cooling towers.

• Potential savings of 8 million gallons and $154,000 per year

Zero Waste Zone Update

• Gloria Hardegree, Georgia Recycling Coalition

• Abbey Patterson, Atlanta Recycles

ZWZ Media Coverage

Earth Day Related Coverage on:

• CNN

• CNN International

• CNN.com Homepage

ZWZ on CNN

ZWZ - Decals

• Decals Produced with ZWZ - Downtown Atlanta logo

• Decals for recycling containers

• Transparent decals for branding on door windows

• Paid for by Georgia Recycling Coalition and Atlanta Recycles, a $2000 Donation

Upcoming ZWZ Communication

• Follow-up with Charter Participants Regarding Compliance with Pledge

– Recycling of Common Recyclables– Donation of Edible Food or the Composting of Food Residuals– Recycling of Spent Grease for the Local Production of Bio-fuel

• Broader Communication to Additional Businesses in the Downtown Convention Area via Email from Central Atlanta Progress and Meetings with the Downtown Hotel Council

• GreenFoodserviceAlliance.org

ZWZ Metrics

• ZWZ Participants Will Report Tonnages Diverted from the Landfill and/or Recycled

• Metrics Will Be Automatically Uploaded to EPA’s Waste Wise Program

• Data Will Serve as a Benchmark to Calculate ZWZ’s Impact

Important ZWZ Dates

• May 15 - Deadline for Charter Participants to Comply

• April 30 - ZWZ Meeting for Buckhead• May - Expansion Strategy Session with Key

Stakeholders• June - ZWZ Presentation to Marriott’s

Atlanta Market Meeting

GFA Certification Update

• Debby Cannon, Director of the Georgia State University School of Hospitality

Certification Committee

• Marina Bryant, Evaluation Director, GFA Certification Program

• Certified Meeting and Event Planner

• President of World Events, Inc.

• Member of GFA, Green Meetings Industry Council, MPI, GA Recycling Coalition

• Member of Metro Atlanta and Dunwoody Chambers

• Board of Director for Atlanta’s Table

• Special Event Director for Enviro Expo USA

• For the last 12 years has done logistics and coordinated fundraising marathon teams, “Joints in Motion,” for the Arthritis Foundation

• Co-produced the Inaugural ING GA Marathon Expo

Energy & Technology Update

• Chris Coan, General Manager of Business & Government Markets, Gas South

Energy & Technology

• Introduce the new team members

• New funds in the Stimulus package?

• Participation in local events

• GFA Event Update

Energy & TechnologyCommittee Members

Christopher Coan, Co Chair General Manager Business & Government Markets Gas South Sandra Cummins, Co Chair Founder Southeast Green.com Chef Patrick Gebrayel Mark Sommers Executive Cheg Owner Dunwoody Country Club Parsley Catering Jeff Melnick Roxanne Peyser Owner Pizza Fusion President JRM Restaurant Group, LLC Maurgood Michael T. Hagen Carl Muth Managing Partner President Hannah Solar Foodservice Resource.com Rick Maurer Gary Harris Food Service Specialist President & CEO Georgia Power Company Institute for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

Energy & Technology

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

Potential Funding for GA $82,495,000

Monies controlled in GA by GEFA – Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority

“Under the 2009 State Energy Program, GEFA intends to create several funding opportunities for state agencies, local governments, and private-sector entities. Opportunities for the private-sector will include loans and grants, and will be awarded through an open, competitive application process. Applications will be evaluated according to a series of criteria still under development. Criteria may include, but not limited to, estimates of job creation / retention, other economic benefits, energy saved, renewable energy generated, and other cost/benefit information”

Energy & Technology

Events promoting GFA:

Jeff Melnick presented the energy efficient equipment and unique environmental products used at Pizza Fusion

Chris Coan presented an overview of the GFA to the GFEN.

A good time was had by allwho attended the Planet 420 tent at the 420 Fest

Energy & Technology

GFA Seminar: Carbon WHAT?

Wednesday, June 17 - 8:30 a.m. registration, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. seminar

Location: Atlanta Community Foodbank Learn from the experts the answers to these questions: What is carbon's impact on the environment? How is carbon generated? What is a carbon footprint? How do I calculate my carbon footprint? What are carbon credits? How do I generate carbon credits? Should I purchase carbon credits?

Seminar Partners: EPA & DNR Sustainability DivisionSeminar Sponsor: Maurgood

Local Producer Spotlight

• Alice Rolls, Executive Director, Georgia Organics

Local Producer Spotlight

Chaz Holt, Holt Heritage Farm & Supply

Local Producer Spotlight

Local Producer Spotlight

Marketing & PR Update

• Kelly Hornbuckle, Marketing & Communications, Georgia Restaurant Association

Marketing & PR Update

• ZWZ Launch Press Conference: • Held 2/10 at GWCC in Conjunction with MPI Luncheon• Coordinated by Communications 21• Featured Speakers:

• Stan Meiburg, Acting Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4

• Lynnette Young, Executive Director of Sustainable Atlanta

• Laura Turner Seydel, ZWZ Honorary Chairperson Kevin Duvall, Assistant General Manager GWCC

Marketing & PR Update

• ZWZ Launch Press Conference Results:• 3.2 Million Impressions (before CNN)• Potential Coverage from Other National Media Outlets• National & Local Coverage Across All Media Platforms

• National Biodiesel Bulletin• NRA SmartBrief• 11Alive.com• Atlanta Business Chronicle• BioCycle Magazine• Treehugger.com

Marketing & PR Update

• GFA in the News: • Restaurant Forum: April Issue• The Sunday Paper: ecco 1st GFA certified• QSR Magazine: Ed Bazor of Ted’s Montana

Grill speaks highly of GFA in Cover Story• New Life Journal: the importance

of “voting with your fork” for sustainable restaurants

Marketing & PR Update

• GFA Organized MPI Luncheon – A Success:• Local & Sustainable Menu for 1,200 Attendees

• Read About it on the GFA Blog: www.gfa-ga.blogspot.com (and also check out the ZWZ Blog at www.zerowastezone.blogspot.com)

Marketing & PR Update

• Speaking of Websites…

• Drum roll, please…

• Presenting the NEW GFA WEBSITE

• At www.GreenFoodserviceAlliance.org

GFA Founding Member & Sponsor Recognition

• Ron Wolf, Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Restaurant Association

GFA Founding Sponsors

Hoff Hospitality Consulting

GFA Founding Supporters

Closed Loop Organics

Practical Nutrition

GFA Founding Foodservice Members

Emory Dining

Chefs Update

• Chef Michael Deihl, CEC CCA AAC, Executive Chef of East Lake Golf Club

• President, American Culinary Federation, Greater Atlanta Chapter

Café 458 Celebrity Brunch – 4/26

Decatur Green Fest – May 2nd

Door Prize Drawing

• Holly Elmore, Founder & Executive Director, Green Foodservice Alliance

Thank You for Attending the Green Foodservice Alliance

Meeting

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