Going Green At Hotel-Motel Show

The 2008 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show (May 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago) will provide restaurateurs with the resources and tools they need to explore and increase environmental efforts, including products and services from many of the 2,000+ exhibiting companies and a specialized track of education sessions presented by leading experts.

Among the thousands of products and services throughout the exhibit floor, there are many "green" options at this year's NRA Show. Several of the 25 Kitchen Innovations Award recipients have eco-conscious features, and the Organics & Natural Pavilion will feature sustainable food and beverage options.

Other environmentally conscious products include energy management system technologies; packaging, tableware and cups made of recycled and renewable materials; eco-friendly uniforms; bio-degradable drinking straws; energy-efficient ambient lighting; sustainable seafood products; eco-conscious signage; and much more.