Trying to discover a formula for rating environmental footprint of a restaurant?
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You may want to log on to the USGBC website and research the LEED rating system. There is a particular check list for commercial buildings. Some things to consider would be location of the building...brownfield site, wetland, etc. You would also want to consider the materials and finished used in the construction...earth friendly, sustainable, etc. You should also look into water conservation techniques that might be used. A LEED checklist would be your best bet.
If U are talking about CO2 U are wrong. GOD has already put plants to process the CO2 . So CO2 is not a problem.
There are many online calculators which will help you calculate your carbon footprint. Most are designed for individuals, but some are designed for businesses.
http://www.puretrust.org.uk/home/busines...
Maybe you've already done this, but here's some things I found on Google (Search link in Sources):
PDF doc about a specific restaurant that received certification:
http://www.brguestrestaurants.com/press/...
Green Restaurant Association - national non-prof that has a restaurant certification program:
http://www.dinegreen.com/
Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC)
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:nyu...
Banksia Environmental Foundation
http://www.banksiafdn.com/index.php?page...
I have no personal experience, just a curious 'googler'. Good Luck!
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