Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. These words are recognized as the core of most sustainable goals and programs. Each activity can be approached from a number of angles. We have developed a resource section that may be useful as you start to plan a sustainable program, explore financing options and execute “green” activities in your operation.
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Somat is prepared to help you achieve your LEED Certification goals. We have conducted research and analysis into how our equipment fits into the LEED point system and have posted the three reports.
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We have collected a list of resources that will help support your initiatives and expand your knowledge about waste reduction.
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Somat is prepared to help you achieve your LEED Certification goals. We have conducted research and analysis into how our equipment fits into the LEED point system and have posted the three reports.
The U.S. Green Building Council was established to support efforts that make green buildings available to everyone within the next generation. The website www.usgbc.org offers extensive resources on LEED, green building research, updates on green building developments and activities as well as an overview and schedule of educational programming.
LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system. It provides building owners and operators with a certification framework. Somat has developed extensive support documentation for each equipment category.
The web has vast resources that will help support your waste reduction and sustainability efforts. Here are a few links that can provide you with data, information and inspiration to keep your programs moving forward.
Restaurants, schools, hospitals, correctional facilities—any organization with a foodservice operation has to face the challenge of waste Financial Resourcesdisposal and its associated costs. Somat waste reduction equipment is an excellent investment, which will eventually pay for itself. Ultimately the equipment can save a foodservice operation money, while improving its waste processes, hygiene and safety while also improving the environment.
At Somat, we have developed an ROI calculator that will help with the investment decision and financing process. To see how the calcuator works, review the sample calculation. Then contact us to help you develop a custom ROI analysis tailored to your operation, energy usage and equipment needs.
Besides internal financing, it may be worthwhile to research state and federal grants and financing opportunities for foodservice, waste management and/or waste reduction equipment. To start, the EPA has a section on their website on federal funding sources for public agencies and businesses interested in funding waste management projects. www.epa.gov.
Many states have their own programs to support waste reduction activities and equipment. Check out individual state government sites. The EPA also lists many state programs on their site. As an example, go to www.epa.gov/region7/waste/solidwaste/funding.htm. And finally, your local community may offer financing resources to support solid waste reduction programs.
