We are well into the winter semester here at the University of Guelph. Once again we are measuring plate waste at PJ's as well as running some other exciting projects. Professor Bahram Gharabagi has a group from his 3rd year engineering class studying what it would cost to overhaul PJ's kitchen equipment to 'state of the art' Energy Star products. They … Continue reading Some goings on!
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The word Sustainable…..
Pj’s 2.0
When this project started back in May 2011, I sat down and read a stack of cases from Bruce’s 4190 Operations Planning course. The cases were all focused on pj’s restaurant and the restaurant operations course. The cases provided analysis of the operation and gave recommendations of future ideas and changes that could be implemented … Continue reading Pj’s 2.0
G2T & UGSRP Team Up for Food Bank Dinner
This past Sunday night, Garden2Table and UGSRP (University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project) played host to the OAFB (Ontario Association of Food Banks) for their AGM dinner. The Food Banks of Ontario are undergoing some strategic planning which includes introducing more fresh food and providing marginalized families with real food choices. With this in mind, G2T and … Continue reading G2T & UGSRP Team Up for Food Bank Dinner
Low hanging fruit…..and plastic?
Perhaps it is my increased sensitivity to restaurant waste but I have noticed a worrisome trend happening. Restaurant servers seem to feel they are providing better service to me by placing straws and lemons in my glass when I ask for tap water. In fact a recent trip to one of my favorite cafe's found the server … Continue reading Low hanging fruit…..and plastic?
Sustainability in Canadian Foodservice Panel Discussion is finally here!
UGSRP is proud to host it's first National Panel Discussion on Sustainability in Canadian Foodservice this Wednesday, October 26th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in room 1714 of the Lifetime Learning Centre OVC Building. Here is are some bios of the panelists speaking: Chris Roberts, Director of Corporate Citizenship, Sodexo Canada With a lifetime … Continue reading Sustainability in Canadian Foodservice Panel Discussion is finally here!
We’re on the UoG Home Page!
I was just skimming the University of Guelph home page and there is an article on UGSRP! Makes me proud that more and more people are catching on to what we are doing and the awareness is growing. Hopefully this will spike the interest and attendees at our National Panel Discussion on Wednesday! (5:30-7pm OVC … Continue reading We’re on the UoG Home Page!
UGSRP to host National Panel on Sustainability in Food-service
On Wednesday October 26th, the University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project (UGSRP) will host a panel discussion on the future of sustainability in Canadian food-service. We have invited five industry leaders from across the country to join us in discussing issues and ideas about what 'green' really looks like, and what it means to our business today. … Continue reading UGSRP to host National Panel on Sustainability in Food-service
A must read with a link to our research!
I read several excellent books this summer but one in particular really caused me to pause and think.... in fact I have a feeling I will look back in several years and say it changed my life! Jonathan Bloom's American Wasteland is an informative and well written book chronicling our societies propensity to waste food. Bloom spent two … Continue reading A must read with a link to our research!
Countdown is on
The first day of school is less than a week away and we are getting ourselves ready for the fall semester. I recently sat down with Simon and learned that there are some major changes happening to PJ's this year. For one there will be no more renting of linen that is used in the … Continue reading Countdown is on
University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project 