Green Restaurant Certification

Laars® LT Series and Ultra High Efficiency water heaters certified by Green Restaurant Association

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.H., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laars® Heating Systems, a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announces that its LT Series condensing tankless water heaters and Ultra High Efficiency (U.H.E.) commercial tank water heaters have been certified by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), the leading voice within the Green Restaurant movement, for use in GRA-certified restaurants. 

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  • ROCHESTER, N.H., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laars® Heating Systems , a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announces that its LT Series condensing tankless water heaters and Ultra High Efficiency (U.H.E.)
  • commercial tank water heaters have been certified by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), the leading voice within the Green Restaurant movement, for use in GRA-certified restaurants.
  • "The Green Restaurant Association is the authority on sustainability in the restaurant industry," said Chuck O'Donnell, director of marketing for Laars Heating Systems.
  • commercial tank water heaters offer flexible installation, quiet, powerful performance, and a remarkable thermal efficiency rating as high as 99.1%.

Bradford White Water Heaters Infiniti® GS and GR and select eF Series® products certified by Green Restaurant Association

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Monday, March 20, 2023

AMBLER, Pa., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announces that its Infiniti® GS and GR  tankless water heaters and select eF Series® Ultra High Efficiency commercial tank gas water heaters have been certified by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), the leading voice within the Green Restaurant movement, for use in GRA-certified restaurants. 

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  • The international nonprofit recognizes leading manufacturer's tankless water heaters and ultra high efficiency tank gas water heaters for efficient, green restaurant operation
    AMBLER, Pa., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bradford White Water Heaters , an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announces that its Infiniti® GS and GR  tankless water heaters and select eF Series® Ultra High Efficiency commercial tank gas water heaters have been certified by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), the leading voice within the Green Restaurant movement, for use in GRA-certified restaurants.
  • Installation and use of GRA-certified products helps restaurants achieve and maintain Green Restaurant certification, the industry's highest standard for sustainability.
  • "Bradford White and the GRA share a commitment to helping businesses reach their operational efficiency goals," said Carl Pinto, Jr., senior director of marketing communications for Bradford White.
  • For more information about Bradford White Water Heaters, visit https://www.bradfordwhite.com .

OTG's JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Airport Locations Become Certified Green Restaurants®

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Monday, November 21, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OTG Management, the hospitality group that is transforming the airport experience across the country, announced all their JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark locations earned the prestigious Certified Green Restaurant® sustainability certification by the Green Restaurant Association, a national nonprofit organization helping restaurants become more environmentally sustainable since 1990. Over the course of one and a half months, OTG worked with the Green Restaurant Association to transform their locations to join the green dining movement.

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  • The 86 locations became Certified Green Restaurants in record time due to OTG's swift desire to take action on this important change.
  • "I applaud OTG Management for their quick action to become Certified Green Restaurants," said Michael Oshman, CEO and founder of the Green Restaurant Association.
  • In my 32 years of leading the Green Restaurant Association, I don't think I have seen 86 locations achieve certification so quickly.
  • The Green Restaurant Association is a national non-profit organization that provides the only official Certified Green Restaurantsmark in the country.

Arooga's® Grille House & Sports Bar Partners with PlaySugarHouse for Sportsbook at Their Shelton, Connecticut Location

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrisburg, Pa based restaurant group Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar announced today that their Shelton, Connecticut franchise location has teamed up with The Connecticut Lottery Corporation to launch their new retail sportsbook PlaySugarHouse, a sports wagering platform from Rush Street Interactive. This will be the first location of the brand to offer sports betting, which will operate within the Arooga's location.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrisburg, Pa based restaurant group Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar announced today that their Shelton, Connecticut franchise location has teamed up with The Connecticut Lottery Corporation to launch their new retail sportsbook PlaySugarHouse, a sports wagering platform from Rush Street Interactive.
  • This will be the first location of the brand to offer sports betting, which will operate within the Arooga's location.
  • The new PlaySugarHouse sportsbook is projected to open in December of 2022 after renovations are complete and all necessary licensing is in place.
  • "We are thrilled to really step up our sports bar game and offer this exciting experience to our guests," said Gary Huether, Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar parent company owner and President.

Green Cleaning Company Showcases a New Generation of Clean

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

BOSTON , May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 53% of cleaning products contain ingredients that can harm lungs. This can create an environment where indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. That's where green chemistry pioneers Annihilare are taking an advanced green clean approach to cleaning restaurants in a safe and effective way. 

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  • All Annihilare's Certified Green Products are made from water, salt, and electricity.
  • We applaud Annihilare for producing these Certified Green Products that are safe to use anywhere and lower restaurants' environmental impact," says Michael Oshman, CEO and Founder of the Green Restaurant Association.
  • Annihilare's products can earn a restaurant 4 GreenPoints towards becoming a Certified Green Restaurant.
  • The Green Restaurant Association is a national non-profit organization that provides the only official Certified Green Restaurants mark in the country.

Kohler Co. Applies Sustainable Practices in Manufacturing, Product Innovation and Waste Reduction

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Friday, April 22, 2022

KOHLER, Wis., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kohler Co. takes a holistic approach in its efforts to uphold and apply sustainable practices in all aspects of life from the manufacturing of products to directly impacting lives. This Earth Day, the global company celebrates its associates, communities and sustainability initiatives that continue Kohler's longstanding belief that being a responsible steward of the environment and a leader in business can go hand-in-hand. It is a core concept that guides the company's Believing in Better operating philosophy that strives to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations through design, craftsmanship, and innovation. Recent milestones in Kohler Co.'s global initiative to support sustainability innovations include:

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  • Recent milestones in Kohler Co.'s global initiative to support sustainability innovations include:
    The Abstra Collection by Kohler WasteLAB is made from more than 99.5% recycled materials.
  • From the tile body to the glaze, Abstra explores the tenets of a circular economy, inspired by nature as a model for sustainable processes.
  • Kohler WasteLAB's objective is to reimagine the approach to waste by finding the value in landfill-bound material and engaging in a manufacturing process where nothing is wasted.
  • Kohler recently partnered with Alliant Energy to install a customer-hosted solar system at Kohler's headquarters campus in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Sodexo's Sustainability Efforts at Loyola Marymount University Recognized by the Green Restaurant Association

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

"We are so proud of our team at Loyola Marymount University.

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  • "We are so proud of our team at Loyola Marymount University.
  • Certified by the Green Restaurant Association since 2013, the Lair Marketplace earned exactly 403.47 GreenPoints, certifying it as a 4-star Green Restaurant, by implementing 128 environmental steps.
  • Highlights of the Lair Marketplace's green accomplishments include:
    Recycling and composting program keeping up to 90% of waste out of landfills.
  • To see The Lair Marketplace at LMU's detailed Green Label and all their environmental steps, click on: http://dinegreenco.com/customers/featured.asp?ID=REST11831
    The Green Restaurant Association is a national non-profit organization that provides the only official Certified Green Restaurants mark in the country.