News for the Hospitality Executive |
Lansing,
Michigan, August 2011—Sustainability and green are more than
buzzwords—they are
vital keys to the success and profits of food service businesses and
their
relationships with customers. Food production, preparation and disposal
have a
large and damaging impact on the health of people and the environment.
Fortunately, food services can play a significant role in reducing this
impact.
Greening
Food and Beverage Services:
A Green Seal™ Guide to Transforming the Industry, published by
the American
Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), shows readers
how
food service affects air quality, oceans, fresh waters, and land use,
and how
food and beverage professionals can implement practices to make
positive
changes. The textbook was written by Cheryl Baldwin, Ph.D., Vice
President,
Science & Standards, Green Seal,
Inc., with
additional material contributed by Andrew Shakman, President and CEO, LeanPath,
and John Turenne, President and Founder of Sustainable Food Systems.
“Many years of research went into the development of this guide,” said Dr. Baldwin. “It is the first of its kind in the food and beverage industry.” This concise, seven-chapter book shows readers the benefits of sustainability for the earth and its people, as well as for business profitability and marketability. Food service and food production professionals can make a tremendous difference by adopting and practicing sustainability initiatives. Anyone involved in the food industry will benefit from this practical book that offers a blueprint for making any food service operation more sustainable. Topics include:
Greening Food and Beverage Services: A Green Seal Guide to Transforming the Industry is available for $85.95; AH&LA members pay $55.95. For information or to order, call 800-752-4567 or 517-372-8800, or visit www.ahlei.org. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call 407-999-8100. About American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institution Established in 1953 as a nonprofit educational foundation of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Educational Institute’s mission is to support AH&LA by becoming the preferred provider to the lodging industry, hospitality schools, and related hospitality industries both domestically and internationally by developing and providing quality resources to train, educate, and certify hospitality professionals. About Green Seal, Inc. Green Seal, a non-profit based in Washington D.C., has been identifying products and services that protect the environment and human health since 1989. Green Seal is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and follows International Organzation of Standards guidelines for ecolabels. The independent organization focuses on certification to its leadership standards, avoiding any conflict of interest that may arise from recommending products or consulting with applicants. For more information and a list of all Green Seal certified products and services, visit www.GreenSeal.org. |
Contact:
Elizabeth Johnson
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