We all know that fast food is not good for us, but who knew that it could be good for the environment? That’s right! Some fast food chains are going green!
We have all heard about McDonald’s trying to use their leftover grease for fuel, but there are more fast food chains that are taking the green movement one step further. Some fast food chains are even beginning to install solar panels on their restaurants in hopes to improve the environment.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the leader in this new trend. They are planning to install solar panels in 75 of their stores. Solar panels have already been added to 13 stores, and when finished, it has been estimated that Chipotle will reduce the amount of CO2 emissions by 41 million pounds a year!
A Burger King in Waghäusel, Germany, has also gone green. By switching to solar lighting, heating, and cooling systems, this one Burger King has also cut down on CO2 emissions by 120 metric tons, and now covers 1/3 of their electric bills by solar power.
Word has gotten around, and it is becoming a popular trend. Solar panels for homeowners are no longer the only type in demand. Restaurant owners are becoming more willing to give up the $15,000-$20,000 on installing solar panels and having their normal maintenance workers receive solar panel installer training. It is expensive to get the panels installed, but in the long run the amount of money that is being saved in energy costs is well worth the money. Not only are they saving money, but with the green movement in full force, restaurant owners who have switched to solar energy realize that it’s better for business. People feel better about eating out at a place that not only serves good food, but is working towards saving the planet. It’s a good sales pitch.
More and more restaurants are realizing the benefits, and the trend is on the rise. This gives people the opportunity to take away a little bit of the guilt of eating at fast food restaurants. It may not be too healthy for you, but by choosing the restaurants that are using solar panels, you are contributing to saving the planet instead. Be on the lookout, it might not be too long before you will be seeing fast food chains near you utilizing solar panels.
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