Green Foodservice Alliance Meeting April 2009

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

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 (CO 2) by 6,400 Metric Tons per year.

Change in Gallons per Guest Night

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 & Technology

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 all who 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 Division Seminar Sponsor: Maurgood

Local Producer Spotlight
Alice Rolls, Executive Director, Georgia Organics

Local Producer Spotlight Chaz Holt, Holt Heritage Farm & Supply

Local Producer Spotlight

Marketing & PR Update
Kelly Hornbuckle, Marketing & Communications, Georgia Restaurant Association

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

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

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

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)

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

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Green Foodservice Alliance Meeting April 2009

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