The Green Dining Alliance provides members with resources for transforming their business and operations. The following are opportunities for restauranteurs to learn more about the GDA or fulfill the continuing education requirement of the GDA certification.
Power for the People
Set the PACE St. Louis launched in July and is a low cost financing initiative for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades available to City of St. Louis residential and commercial building owners. The initiative is financed by PNC Bank, who has partnered with contractors throughout the Gateway Region.
Learn more about the Set the PACE St. Louis (and the Green Dining Alliance):
August 14, 7PM | Missouri Botanical Garden
August 15, 11AM | South Grand’s Commerce Bank
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GDA-approved Workshop: Ameren’s Missouri’s ActOnEnergy BizSavers Program
August 22, 9 -10AM | Ameren Corporate Headquarters, 1901 Chouteau Ave.
Ameren’s Bizsavers Program connects business owners and public sector employees to energy efficiency opportunities. Learn what technologies are right for your buildings and how you can earn cash incentives from Ameren on your next energy efficiency project. This seminar is open to all Ameren Missouri non-residential electric customers.
Credit available for GDA certified restaurants.
Topics covered:
- Using incentives as part of your energy management plan
- Project examples completed in Missouri
- Building and parking garage energy efficiency
- Waste-water energy efficiency
- Energy efficiency for parks and recreational facilities
- Energy saving trends and technologies.
Go to http://bizsaverspublicfacilities.eventbrite.com to register to attend.
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GDA Workshop: Recycling & Composting at Your Restaurant
August 29th, 1-3PM | Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood
GDA members & partners – FREE | Non-GDA guests – $15
Take a tour of the Schlafly Bottleworks brewery and restaurant to see how they have incorporated recycling and composting into their operations; network with area recycling and compost service providers; and hear from speakers who will help you understand how you can overcome obstacles to recycling and composting at your restaurant.
Credit available for GDA certified restaurants.
For more info & to register online: www.greendiningalliance.org/2013/08/gda-workshop-waste-management
