Green Taskforce Advisory Council
Debby Cannon, PhD, CHE
Director, School of Hospitality, Georgia State University
Michael Finley
President, Turner Foundation
Kevin Greiner
President & CEO, Gas South
Charles Y. Hoff
Attorney; Taylor, Busch, Slipakoff & Duma
General Counsel, Georgia Restaurant Association
Chef Linton Hopkins
Chef/Owner, Restaurant Eugene
Susan McCray
Environmental Affairs Officer, City of Atlanta
Ron Wolf, CFBE
CEO, Georgia Restaurant Association |
Green Taskforce
Mission
Incorporate environmental conservation and sustainability practices into the daily operations of Georgia foodservice establishments.
Scope
The Task Force is focused on educating and promoting legislative change with the result of increasing energy efficiency, reducing the use of chemical products, incorporating recycling and the use of natural, non-toxic cleaning & sanitation supplies into foodservice establishments.
Activities
• Research: Identify the specific roadblocks to incorporating environmentally responsible practices into the foodservice industry. Evaluate the successful programs of current green restaurants and design plans to implement their application.
• Education: Create presentations for chefs, restaurant owners & staff and foodservice partners about how to create a healthy, sustainable work environment. Topics include replacing old dishwashers, walk-in refrigerators & freezers with more efficient appliances, installing energy saving lighting and encouraging the following at work – recycling, composting, use of recycled materials and non-toxic cleaning & sanitation supplies.
• Promotion/Lobbying: Identify foodservice partners and advisors to actively pursue legislation regarding subsidies, pre-approved equipment, tax rebates, etc. based on the needs and budgets of the Georgia foodservice industry. |
