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Ruth's Chris Steak House Adds to Its Green Initiative
Pikesville, Md. – March 8, 2010 – Ruth’s Chris Steak House locations operated by Big Steaks Management today announced the latest additions to their green initiative in Maryland, North Carolina and New Jersey to use more eco-friendly product lines and new earth-conscious recycling processes.
What’s going green at Ruth’s Chris?
The four locations of Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Greater Baltimore, Md. are contributing cooking oils to a local sustainable fuels company, Atlantic BioFuels. The oils will be recycled into fuel-grade biodiesel. An average of 50 gallons of cooking oils are being contributed per location, per month. Of the total 200 gallons about 90% will be made into biodiesel fuel.
All participating locations of Ruth’s Chris Steak House are now using to-go boxes made of 100% compostable sugar cane; printing on to-go items with 100% water-based inks; brewing coffee from only sustainable crops; using all eco-friendly cleaning chemicals; and placing 100% post-consumer recycled mats on the floor that are made from plastic bottles and rubber tires.
Starting in 2008, each location began its green transition with simple changes, like initiating paper-recycling programs and behind-the-bar bottle/tin recycling; replacing light bulbs to save energy; and decreasing the number of day-to-day fax transmissions, which eliminated significant paper waste.
According to an article published by USAToday in May 2008, “If just 10% of restaurants replaced one incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb, the energy savings would be $2.8 million.”
Comments from David Sadeghi, COO of Big Steaks Management
“With the sheer number of Ruth’s Chris locations we operate and with consumption levels so high, it is really important for us to find more earth-conscious ways to operate across all of our locations. We have done a lot of research, evaluation, and quality testing to assemble a green program that we can stand behind. By changing some of our basic supplies and processes we are taking one of many steps to continue preserving resources and making a positive impact on the environment.”
Sadeghi says his team is in the process of evaluating future green initiatives, including more energy efficient technologies such as wind-powered energy; enhanced recycling programs; and new methods for trash disposal.
He adds, “Starting with small changes and building up to higher-impact changes is a very manageable way to make a significant difference on the environment.”
Sadeghi also stated that the new green efforts are taking effect at the Havana Club in Baltimore, Md., which is operated by Big Steaks Management.
About Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Founded in New Orleans by Ruth Fertel in 1965, Ruth’s Chris specializes in USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth’s Chris signature fashion … “sizzling.” To experience fine dining at its prime … just follow the sizzle to Ruth's Chris Steak House. For information, reservations, and gift cards, visit www.SeriousSteaks.com.
About Havana Club
The Havana Club is Baltimore's hottest upscale nightclub and only indoor smoking venue. The Havana Club offers a beautifully appointed intimate setting with rich leather sofas and chairs, private seating sections, walls adorned with humidors, state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, and extensive wine and cigar lists. The Havana Club is open to members and to the public, and is available for private parties for up to 250 guests. www.havanaclub-baltimore.com
About Big Steaks Management
Big Steaks Management operates nine Ruth’s Chris Steak House locations across Maryland, New Jersey and North Carolina. In Maryland, the company also operates The Crystal Room banquet facility and Havana Club – Baltimore City’s hottest nightclub and only indoor smoking venue. Established in 1998, the company’s headquarters are in Pikesville, Md.
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