 April 7, 2009 – Woodland, CA – We have all heard about companies and people who are “going green” and making more efforts to support our environment. This eco-friendly movement is particularly strong on the West Coast and is now spreading through the whole country. But, what does “going green” really mean?
A few years ago, you didn’t need to do much more than change one or two simple things about your company to be considered an eco-friendly company. A company would get media attention for their environmentally conscious steps by making one or two simple changes. However, those days are gone. It seems today everyone is turning their business in a “green” direction one way or another, so your company has to go above and beyond to get some attention for their efforts. Adding a simple solar panel to the roof will not cut it anymore. Since the “green” industry has grown so much and there are so many sources offering so much different information now, it is important to make sure you know where the information is coming from and that you are getting correct facts.
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Restaurants Around the World Turn Eco-Friendly |
April 6, 2009 - "Restaurants "go green" to reduce their environmental footprint and preserve their bottom line. The 2009 National Restaurant Show highlights how environmental sustainability is good for business."
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How to Make your own Compost Pile |
 Woodland, CA – February 4, 2009 – Many cities now offer separate garbage cans for recycling and yard waste to take to compost dumps. However, making your own compost piles is a great way to create rich fertilizer for your plants and lawn while helping the environment. The homemade pile will take several months to decompose, but if you start this in the fall, by springtime the fertilizer should be ready for use. Anything 100% natural and compostable can be put into these compost piles.
There are approximately 5000 commercial composting facilities in the United States, according to Jack Hoeck, a former president of the U.S. Composting Council. About 2500 of these are run by cities and handle mainly leaves and yard waste. The remaining facilities are able to handle virtually all types of compostable materials.
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National Restaurant Show Location Looking to “Go Green” |
Rancho Cordova, CA – February 18, 2009 – McCormick Place, located in Chicago and home to the National Restaurant Association Show, is looking to move in more of a “Green” direction. The U.S. Green Build Council, the organization that set standards for environmentally friendly buildings, has recently given the LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) to the McCormick Place West Building. Their additional efforts include purchasing new receptacles to separate their garbage and their recyclables.
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Styrofoam Ban Successful in San Francisco |
 Burlingame, CA – December 17, 2008 – Effective in June 2007, San Francisco banned all polystyrene foam or “Styrofoam” from being used in restaurants. They follow several other cities such as Berkeley and Oakland to create a ban, with many other cities now following suit. The foam cannot be recycled and is not compostable. According to city officials, Styrofoam littering the streets was reduced by about one-third from 2007-2008.
PrimeWare is conveniently located in Burlingame, CA around the corner from San Francisco and carries a line of bagasse biodegradable tableware including clamshells, plates, bowls, and platters. They also have cup carriers made from recycled cardboard and waste paper. With 4 warehouses placed up and down the west coast and new supplies constantly coming in, PrimeWare is supplying all customers moving in a “green” direction. For those not located on the West Coast but wishing to go in an eco-friendly path, PrimeWare offers several different freight options. PrimeWare also offers private labeling programs for those who wish to use their names and logos.
Kurt, PrimeWare founder and VP of Sales and Marketing states, "The Styrofoam ban that took effect in the middle of 2007 in San Francisco accounted for one of the largest boosts in sales PrimeWare has ever experienced. It also made the public acutely aware of many of the issues surrounding foodservice disposables that are not eco-friendly."
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