Hospitality Suppliers Go Green, Save Cash

This article talks about the Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Supply show that celebrated its 34th annual showing which took place in Myrtle Beach. "The event...showcased energy-efficient and so-called green products and services to the estimated 22,000 hospitality employees who attended from across the region." The people in attendance are obviously looking for ways to cut costs in their businesses and this seems to be the best way. Tammy Rausch talks about LED bulbs which she claims "will last 10 years going 12 hours a day, and there's no heat from them, which is a huge savings." Though the cost of one of these bulbs is $35, which may seems like a lot up front, but when you consider the how long it will last compared to a regular bulb as well as the energy savings, then it is well worth it! They also talk about high-efficiency washing machines that remove as much water as they can so that the dryer can be run for a much shorter time and savings can be made there. There are also water faucets that "reduce the flow of water from normal faucets of 2.2 gallons per minute to 1.5 gallons per minute." Water usage can add up and become very expensive, so any cut backs that can be made from that will save money and unnecessary water usage. All of these are great ways for restaurants and hotels as well to "go green," and though the start up costs may seem like more in the beginning, it really is the best for the long term.