The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) becomes the latest industry supporter of the Restaurant and Pub Green Zone May 13th, 2008 BC Hotel Association (BCHA) has become the latest industry supporter of the Restaurant and Pub Green Zone as several flagship hotels join the program. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, The Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel, and the Abbotsford Ramada and Conference Centre have become the lastest additions to the program. The Restaurant and Pub Green Zone pays restaurants for qualifying used frying oil which is then turned into biofuels (like biodiesel). |
|
Read more...
|
|
100% recycled plastic collection containers for the collection of oil wasteMay 8, 2008 They use 100% recycled plastic collection containers to collect their oil waste which is picked up by a truck that is run on biodiesel. Aberdeen Mall of Kamloops, BC has become the first mall to throw away their centralized waste oil collection bin in exchange for smaller collection containers. |
|
Read more...
|
|
ERM BioSource launches the popular "Convert Campaign"April 25, 2008 ERM BioSource, earlier this year, launched the popular "Convert Campaign" to encourage restaurants to switch to non hydrogenated fryer oils. The program has come under challenging times as commonly used vegetable oil pricing experience global price fluctuations worldwide. Restaurants that have committed to the program are having to switch back to cheaper shortenings or hydrogenated oils due to costs. |
|
Read more...
|
|
The Restaurant Green Zone Comes To Vancouver IslandApril 22, 2008 ERM BioSource has launched the popular used fryer oil collection service program called Restaurant Green Zone (www.restaurantgreenzone.com) on Vancouver Island. Restaurant patrons across Vancouver Island will soon have a new display sticker to watch out for on restaurant doors and cash registers. They will also be able to check online to see which restaurants are part of the program. |
|
Read more...
|
|
ABLE BC Joins Growing Roster Of Industry Supporters of The “Pub” and Restaurant Green ZoneMarch 25, 2008 The Alliance of Beverage Licensees of British Columbia has added their name to the growing roster of industry supporters for the Bar and Restaurant Green Zone. |
|
Read more...
|
|
Okanagan Region To Get Cash Incentive For Used Frying Oil Under The Restaurant Green Zone.February 25, 2008 Restaurant patrons across The Okanagan will soon have a new display sticker to watch out for on restaurant doors and cash registers. Port Coquitlam, B.C. based, ERM BioSource has launched the “Restaurant Green Zone” recognition program for participating restaurants which debuted last month at the BC Food Service Show. The Restaurant Green Zone notifies patrons which restaurants are recycling their used cooking/frying oils for conversion into biofuels (like biodiesel) in British Columbia. |
|
Read more...
|
|
British Columbia Restaurants Get A New Mark Of Distinction With The Restaurant Green Zone Program January 23, 2008
Restaurant patrons across British Columbia will soon have a new display sticker to watch out for on restaurant doors and cash registers. Port Coquitlam, B.C. based, ERM BioSource has launched the “Restaurant Green Zone” recognition program for participating restaurants which will debut at the BC Food Service Show being held from January 27-28. The Restaurant Green Zone notifies patrons which restaurants are recycling their used cooking/frying oils for conversion into biofuels (like biodiesel) in British Columbia.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|