GS-55
RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICES
GS-55 provides the food industry with a leadership-level benchmark for protection of environmental and human health.
The requirements address the significant impacts of food services:
- sustainably-sourced food (options are local and environmentally preferable)
- waste minimization
- use of environmentally-preferable products
- and conservation of energy and water
The scope of this standard includes full-service, limited-service, catering, takeout, food service operations supporting the main activities of larger establishments (e.g., schools and hospitals). It does not cover bars, vending machines, grocery stores, or convenience stores.
GS-55 is based on the successful Pilot Standard for Sustainable Chicago Restaurants and Food Services, developed with University of Chicago’s Green Restaurant Research Team and the Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition.
Latest version: Edition 1.0, March 12, 2014
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