The restaurant industry is one of the toughest and most competitive industries on earth. About fifty percent of eateries and bars close their doors within the first five years. One reason the market is so unforgiving is that restaurants and bars are incredibly inefficient.

The average establishment wastes thousands of pounds each year on water, lighting, appliances, and paper goods. Yes, we are talking about going green to save you cash. There are several free websites where you can find more information about this.

Any commercial kitchen can save energy by purchasing efficient appliances. Sure, they may cost a bit more, but they will start saving you money immediately. Switching to low flow toilets is an easy way to cut the water bill and recycled paper is typically much cheaper.

In the actual bar or restaurant, switching to florescent lighting will probably save you a couple of hundred pounds each year. Not only do these bulbs use less energy and thusly reduce operating costs, but they also last about ten times as long as regular incandescent bulbs.

When it comes to changes that are all about the environment, we recommend getting rid of traditional wax candles. They are a fire hazard and they are bad for the environment. Sure, some people find them romantic, but an LED candle is a much sleeker and more modern centrepiece.