Category: Hospitality
Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)
In 2004, a new Georgia law was enacted that regulates the grease hauling and processing industry. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has created rules relating to this law, and is currently accepting applications from haulers to become registered to haul grease in the state. Visit http://www.georgiafog.com/ to register, see the original bill, and related EPD rules and regulations. Click on the links below for a list of registered haulers and a map of their service regions. Registered Commercial Waste (Grease) Haulers Map of Service Regions Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) waste…
Green Hotels in Georgia
How Can I Green My Property? | Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia | Fats, Oils and Grease | EPA Energy Star for Hospitality Lodging properties throughout Georgia are taking measures to reduce the environmental impacts of their operations and their use of Georgia’s natural resources. P²AD provides assistance to those that have joined the P²AD Partnership Program, and commends these organizations for their efforts. Through the P²AD Partnership Program, P²AD recognizes businesses seeking to reduce the environmental impacts of their operations; P²AD also provides on-site technical assistance to those properties…
How Can I Green My Property?
Green Hotels in Georgia | P²AD Partnership Program | Fats, Oils and Grease | EPA Energy Star for Hospitality The first steps to greening your operations are Establish a Green Team Form a team comprised of representatives from all major departments (housekeeping, engineering, food & beverage, sales, management). A team approach is critical in an industry with such high turnover — divide the load, get ideas from all departments, instill pride, and make staff accountable. Get management buy-in Get management to commit to the process. Talk to your sales staff…