Although 70% of the planet is covered with water, freshwater makes up only 1% of the total water. From this 1%, only a tiny fraction is accessible for water consumption. Canada is blessed with abundant freshwater supplies and high levels of water services. Nonetheless, Canadians...
Water's importance: Canada is home to approx. 70% of the world's freshwater supply. Water is the source of life on earth. Without it, no living creature can survive. However, the importance of water is not restricted to drinking alone. Indeed, water is essential for agriculture, industry...
The Great Lakes region is the living hub of North America, where it supplies drinking water to tens of millions of people living on both sides of the Canada-US border. The five main lakes are: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario and Lake...
Water conservation in the hotel and restaurant business is not only good for business but good for the environment. There are various resources available today to help restaurants and hotels save water. For example, Ice machines. Many brands are designed with this in mind. Important...
Water usage in dishwashers is one of the highest wastes of water and energy in restaurant and hotel kitchens. It is estimated that they consume two-thirds of all water usage. Dishwashers may use single or multiple washing tanks. Some types use hot water (high temp machines)...
Laundry machines are one of the largest sources of water consumption in hotels; consuming as much as 1,400 gallons per load. This is why it is so important that they optimize water and energy usage The hospitality industry is one of the heaviest users of laundry...
The foodservice and hospitality industries are experiencing increasing pressures to provide high quality culinary and lodging experience to clientele with increasingly thinner profit margins. Controlling operating costs becomes an important role in the success of any restaurant or hotel. Another important element is growing consumer...
