Archive for July, 2011

July 31st, 2011

TOP TEN TIPS FOR GOING GREEN IN YOUR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

Restaurant Equipment and the Green Revolution in Commercial Kitchens - Going Green in the Commercial Kitchen with Environmentally Friendly Products, Pro-environment Practices and a Green Mindset: As manufacturing companies, service providers and top decision-makers all over the world look for ways to positively impact the environment, it's time for the foodservice industry to conduct an honest introspection and commit to making changes going green every step of the way.IntroductionThe foodservice industry is globally positioned to usher in the green revolution simply because of the size of the industry and significant energy consumed. Any changes, no matter how small, that were embraced throughout the industry would produce significant impact. And the change in operational procedures and processes isn't limited to the acquisition of restaurant equipment. There are a number of strategies you, as the responsible owner of a foodservice operation, can adopt in your commercial kitchen to run a genuinely green operation and not only contribute to a safe environment, but also favorably impact your bottom line by reducing utility expenses and enhancing overall productivity. Here are ten tips to help you reach this goal in a way that calls for minor modifications in operational practices, employee training and a dash ...
July 31st, 2011

GREEN ACCOUNTING – ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING?

As we all know, businesses are formed to deliver services or produce products in order to earn a profit. In the 21st century accounting goes beyond the bottom line of black or red - - it includes "green", too. With the growing green consumer awareness, companies are more than ever expected to align its business strategies with environmental initiatives. Environmentally conscious companies have already discovered that they can generate business strategies to help them reduce their carbon footprint, minimize their environmental impact, make the best use of natural resources, become more energy efficient, reduce costs, and exhibit social responsibility - all at the same time.Companies who are ready to become an integral part of President Obama's Green Economy through governmental initiatives will need to expand their accounting staff by hiring accountants who specialize in "green" or environmental accounting.Green Accounting DefinitionThe term, green accounting, has been around since the 1980s, and is known as a management tool used for a variety of purposes, such as improving environmental performance, controlling costs, investing in "cleaner" technologies, developing "greener" processes and products, and forming decisions related to their business activities.Green Management AccountingAccording to the EPA, green or environmental management accounting is "the identification, prioritization, ...
July 30th, 2011

GREEN TEA DIETS – WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF GREEN TEA DIETS

The popularity of Green tea diets has increased in recent years. Green tea diets have long been considered to be very helpful for dieting. Recently, many companies have manufactured and distributed these products labeled "Green tea diet" for those who wish to lose weight.Why is the Chinese tea diet so popular? Many believe that tea on its own carries only 4 calories per serving, and the caffeine in tea is potent enough to increase body function to help burn more calories. Additionally, it is believed that the polyphenols in tea seem to aid in the digestion of fat.There are several names for the Green tea diet that help you lose weight - Green tea diet, fasting tea, slimming tea, super dieter's tea, weight loss tea. These teas all promote one message; namely that if drink this tea you will lose weight.Nevertheless, many experts noted that what you are actually drinking from these products is a plant based laxative that can cause certain disorders like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fainting and chronic constipation.These products are derived from plants and have been used since time immemorial for their ability to relieve constipation and promote bowel movements. They are deemed effective for ...