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Don't miss this valuable information session on how to receive your Green Hospitality & Tourism Certification. Learn how to attain green performance standards, implement best management practices, and comply with environmental regulatory requirements.

Thursday, April 3, 2008, 1:30 to 3 p.m. , Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Road, Warwick, RI

Why should I participate?

• It's good business. Consumers are increasingly more eco-conscious, which affects their buying decisions.
• Your restaurant can save money by conserving resources.
• Certified restaurants will be featured on the Department of Environmental Management's and Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association's Web sites.
• Your restaurant will be recognized at the Green Certification awards ceremony in April and receive a decal and plaque.

The session will cover:

• An overview of program goals and the Certification Workbook
• A review of the following focus areas for scoring:
• Waste minimization and recycling
• Energy conservation
• Water conservation and landscaping
• Sustainability and the use and value of locally grown food
• Q & A

Click here to review the Rhode Island Hospitality Green Certification Workbook.

This session is free. RSVP to Jessica Caparco at jcaparco@pwcvb.com or call 401-456-0230.

Green Hospitality & Tourism Leadership Council

RI Hospitality and Tourism Association, Providence Warwick CVB, Newport County CVB, Newport Harbor Corporation, The Procaccianti Group, RI Airport Corporation, RI Convention Center Authority, RI Department of Environmental Management, RI Resource Recovery Corporation, RI Tourism Division and the Warwick Department of Tourism, Culture and Development