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74 Friday, May 17, 2013 HOW THE USDA PLANS TO ELIMINATE 12 TONS OF PAPER TOWEL WASTE EVERY YEAR Once every two weeks, janitors at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) break open a new pallet of paper towels to fill dispensers in well over 100 bathrooms throughout the USDA complex in Washington DC. That's at least two tons of paper a month – more than 24 tons a year. It's no wonder that waste reduction is the USDA's highest priority, when it comes to going green. More than 7,000 people work at the 2.2 million square foot USDA complex in DC – and throughout the sprawling campus the department's Green Team has found ways of eliminating waste. According to the USDA's Waste Minimization and Recycling Program, "Waste minimization requires the elimination or reduction of the generation of waste at its source, that is, before it can become waste." As the largest building on the National Mall and "the seat of Department leadership," USDA officials want their headquarters to be "a model facility for others wishing to implement waste reduction and waste minimization programs," according to the agency's Waste Minimization Plan. In what looks like the famous food pyramid, the USDA's Green Team uses a triangular Solid Waste Management Hierarchy and Source Reduction and Reuse at the "most preferred" peak of the pyramid. The "least preferred" method is dumping trash into landfills because that contaminates groundwater and pollutes the air by producing methane gas. The USDA also tries to avoid sending its trash out to be burned because incineration pollutes the air with harmful gases such as nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide along with trace amounts of toxic mercury compounds. WITH PLUMBING, IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT Many people mistakenly believe that all foodservice plumbing is alike. As more restaurant chains and non-commercial operators are finding out, Component Hardware's Encore® plumbing line incorporates thoughtful design details that make a significant difference in functionality and performance. Leaking faucets and pre-rinse hoses are not only annoying, they are wasteful. Encore's unique washer-less design uses two temperature resistant O-rings to provide a positive leak proof seal. Unlike competitors' hoses, our pre-rinse hose features a heavy-duty, solid stainless steel strain relief coil to transfer load stress, significantly improving hose life by as much as 50 percent. If the hose does finally crack, the 3-ply Santoprene® inner hose will still prevent leaks. Electronic faucets are a water-saving alternative to manual plumbing. Component Hardware offers a complete range of options, including capacitive sensing faucets that only respond to animate objects and motion sensor faucets. Designed for years of trouble-free service, these faucets can save up to 70 percent of water consumption compared to standard faucets. Component Hardware even offers an easy-to-install hands-free battery-powered faucet adapter that simply screws on to the spout. In less than 5 minutes, anyone can convert a manual faucet to an electronic faucet. Encore metering faucets are a nonelectronic approach to water control. Metering faucets control both the water's flow and duration. The One-Tap™ metering aerator retrofits most conven- GET PINPOINT ACCURACY FROM CDN'S PROACCURATE QUICK-READ THERMOMETERS Specializing in time and temperature, Component Design Northwest (CDN) offers an extensive foodservice line including exclusive ProAccurate® Quick-Read® Thermometers, which provide all of the features commercial kitchens require, including rapid response time, providing an accurate temperature reading in just 6-8 seconds, a wide temperature range of -40 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 250 degrees Celsius), field recalibration that is quick and easy, ensuring reliable and consistent results over time, and BioCote® antimicrobial coating on the plastic helps protect against bacterial cross contamination. This silver-based coating inhibits harmful food-borne microbe growth. ProAccurate Quick-Read Thermometers are also NSF-certified, have large digital display that makes them easy and fast to read, temperature data hold functions to save time and streamline the operation and sturdy waterproof and shatterproof construction featuring food-safe ABS plastic and 304 grade stainless steel stems. All ProAccurate Quick-Read Thermometers come with a five-year warranty, and use one LR44 button battery, included. The ProAccurate Quick-Read Thin Tip Thermometer (DTT450) in yellow features an accurate 1.5mm tip for monitoring internal temperatures of the thinnest foods, including grilled burgers, baked fish or flatiron steak. This model features easy field recalibration. A safety Restaurant Daily News The USDA has developed a detailed plan to reduce waste, including: Annual trash sort to determine the effectiveness of the recycle program, installing new recycle containers, stopping junk mail, implementing a battery and personal electronics recycling program, encouraging the use of reusable cold drink and coffee containers and educating employees. The USDA took a major step toward eliminating waste by installing some two dozen XLERATOR® high-speed, energyefficient hand dryers in its restrooms, giving people a choice between paper and hand dryers. Over time the agency plans to install hand dryers in more restrooms throughout the facility. The USDA reports seeing an immediate 50 percent reduction in the use of paper towels in restrooms where energyefficient hand dryers are also being used. This is eliminating two tons of paper towel waste in 2011 alone. XLERATOR uses 80 percent less tional faucets. It's easy to install and easy to use. Just tap the button on the end of the aerator and water flows until the 2 to 20 second adjustable time-out is reached. Soap dispensers are going handsfree, too. The new SmartSoap™ counter mount dispenser automatically detects the user's hand and dispenses a measured dose of concentrated soap. Disposable refills include a new pump and delivery tube, eliminating mess, clogs and leaks. Less packaging waste and fewer chemicals down the drain means it's more environmentally friendly. One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to reduce water consumption is through the use of low flow aerators. Encore faucets are available with low-flow aerators that deliver as little as .5 gallons of water per minute and our new KLF-Y104 3-position variable flow pre-rinse boasts an industry-best .59gpm. Have you ever seen a pre-rinse grip wrapped in a towel? Encore's exclusive Kool Grip™ reduces heat transfer to the sheath easily slides over the stainless steel stem for protection while not in use. The sheath can also double as a handle extension. It has a list price of $21. The ProAccurate Quick-Read Pocket Thermometer (Q2-450X) features a large digital read-out conveniently located on the handle near the function buttons and a 1.5mm thin tip for perfect food presentation. It also stands out for its easy field recalibration. A temperature guide is on the protective sheath. The sheath can be used as a handle extension for a longer reach. This versatile thermometer comes with a rope to hang it around the neck or wrist. It has a list price of $22. The ProAccurate Quick-Read Thermometer (DTQ450X) is the companion product to the ProAccurate QuickRead Pocket Thermometer (Q2-450X). It includes the same features as the QuickRead Pocket Thermometer, but comes in an alternate stainless steel design. Its 5- energy than traditional hand dryers and delivers a 95 percent cost savings versus paper towels while creating a more hygienic restroom environment. It is the only hand dryer to be Made In USA Certified, the first hand dryer to be GreenSpec®-listed and helps facilities qualify for multiple LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits by the U.S. Green Building Council. A peer reviewed ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment of XLERATOR confirmed it reduces the carbon footprint of hand drying by 50-70 percent when compared to traditional hand dryers and paper towels. For more information, visit booth 6831, go online to www.exceldryer.com, call 800-2559235 or email sales@exceldryer.com. hand to maximize comfort. Testing has shown that Kool Grip stays 30 degrees cooler than competitors' grips, even after prolonged use. All Encore plumbing features SANIGUARD® antimicrobial product protection as standard on handles and grips to inhibit the growth of microorganisms that can cause stains, odors and product deterioration. Under normal cleaning conditions, SANIGUARD will provide continuous antimicrobial product protection for the useful life of the product. With all of these standard premium features, you might think that Encore plumbing is expensive. In fact, Encore is very competitively priced. Compared side by side to the competition, Encore provides more value, performance, and reliability than any other plumbing available. For more information, visit www.componenthardware.com or call 800-526-3694. inch stem features a 1.5mm thin tip. T h e ProAccurate Quick-Read Wa t e r p r o o f Pocket Thermometer's (DT450X) big digit display makes for easy reference, and its 2¾-inch long stem has a 2.5mm tip for easy insertion into food. The stem's protective sheath can double as a handle extension. The handle features a temperature guide for easy reference. Easy field recalibration and large easyto-push buttons add to its ease of use. It has a list price of $16. Precise temperature and time are essential details in foodservice. If you're a foodservice professional, CDN thermometers and timers are the accurate choice, every time. For more information, contact CDN at 800-338-5594 or visit www.cdntimeandtemp.com.