Fix leaks without delay
An action that seems obvious, but is often put off. After all, what's the harm in a few dripping drops from a tap?
100 litres of water a day. That's what it costs you.
And for a leaking flush, it's 600 litres of water a day. That's simply the daily water use of a family of four, tipped down the drain and wasted.
If you spot a leak in the kitchen or anywhere else, act immediately. Otherwise, it's your money and your green conscience that you're losing.
For this, use matchmaking platforms such as Stootie, Leboncoin or MeilleursArtisans. It's the ideal option for bigger jobs, since these platforms let you get quote requests and fast replies.
If you're old school, you can always find the nearest plumber to you with a search on Google Maps. And for the braver ones who want to handle repairs themselves, ManoMano is a leader in selling parts and all kinds of DIY tools.
Toilets with built-in sink
A concept as ecological as it is economical: all-in-one toilets, that reuse hand-washing water to fill the toilet tank.
When you think about it, doing your business in drinking water is rather unsettling – even scandalous, even if we're all used to it. Given the political stakes around water use in the years ahead, clever solutions are emerging: that's the case with these toilets with a built-in sink, which let you reuse sink water for the flush tank.
A flush uses around 10 litres of water lost. Using tap water to fill it is not only good for the environment, but also lets you cut your water bills considerably.
Popular in Asia, this solution is still rare in Europe, so design choices remain fairly limited — though some brands do offer solutions that fit very well into modern restaurant designs.
Reuse ice-bucket water
Ice melts. What should you do with the water from your ice buckets?
A few solutions exist, one of which will be very useful: use that water for the plants in your venue. It's not much, but over the long run, you'll make real savings. To do this, wait until the ice-bucket water has reached room temperature, or you risk killing your plants.
And if you don't have plants in your restaurant yet, it's an idea worth considering today. Greening your venue creates a pleasant environment for your guests, as well as cleaner air. And you'll quickly be thanked: your guests will be happy to post photos of your restaurant online, now more Instagrammable.
What's more, plants will help offset your carbon footprint.
Alternatives to the ice bucket
The ice bucket and its endless cubes — a great way to use a lot of water, and to waste a lot of time refilling it, especially in summer.
Alternatives exist on the market today, letting you keep your bottles cool … with no ice. That's the case with the SOFRESH range, which offers an ice-free bucket keeping an ideal temperature for 4 hours. Made of cork, a natural, insulating material, it's also very elegant!
For a cheaper option, you could go for bottle cooling sleeves, placed in the freezer 1 to 2 hours before serving the wine. Finally, in the same style, there's the Vacu Vin, just as effective as it is elegant.
Run full machines
Dishwasher, glass-washer, washing machine… whatever the professional appliance, it makes sense to think about optimising your water and energy use.
It's more economical to run a full machine rather than two half-full machines, whether it's about water or energy. Always fill machines to the max: if you have a bit more washing-up than capacity, prefer washing the rest by hand. Or wait until the next day, rather than running a half-full machine.
This may sound obvious, but make sure your dishwashers and bartenders are aware of the stakes behind the actions put in place. That way, they'll be more engaged and will save you real money over the long run.
Auto taps & aerators
A device that can save you up to 70% of water? That's the automatic shut-off tap. Fitted in the kitchen or in the restaurant toilets, this tap detects movement and only runs when needed.
You only use what's necessary: no more forgetting to turn off the tap, no more water running while hands get soaped up. Other models work by pressing the tap to run water for a set time.
An aerator on a tap is also an ideal alternative, letting you adjust the flow power. This small fitting halves a tap's water flow, taking it from 12 litres to 6 litres a minute!
You'll easily find an automatic shut-off tap at a reduced price, or an aerator, on the ManoMano platform.
An efficient pro dishwasher
A professional wash paired with an efficient machine? The stakes are high for restaurateurs, who otherwise lose time drying or hand-washing poorly cleaned glasses. That's overtime you avoid paying, plus real energy and water savings over time.
Winterhalter offers the best options on the market, with a Carbon Footprint certification and eco-certifications on its tableware equipment. A higher price, but unmatched technology: no need to dry glasses, a considerable time saver. These machines also wash bamboo straws and cups to perfection.
The green transition brings other technological innovations that make going green much easier. Among them, conveyor-type professional dishwashers (the M-iQ model from MEIKO), fitted with an air-management system that recovers heat from the exhaust air. Not yet suited to traditional restaurants, this technology is an ideal choice for collective catering and points to good things ahead for the industry.
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