Burger King 'goes green' with new restaurant

23/06/2010 14:02:18

A huge name in the world of fast food has set up a new restaurant that is powered by wind and solar energy and will reduce power costs by 45 per cent and CO2 emissions by more than 1,201 metric tons each year.

Burger King is starting the new venture in Waghausel, Germany, and has worked together with Wirsol Solar AG in order to create the eco-friendly restaurant, which could be recreated in the UK.

"This new energy-efficient restaurant uses renewable energy systems, such as solar photovoltaic and wind turbines that are estimated to save nearly half of this restaurant's yearly electricity costs," said Jonathan Fitzpatrick, senior vice president of franchise operations for BKC's Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

The restaurant features an interior heat recovery ventilation system, long-lasting interior and exterior LED bulbs, and photovoltaic and wind energy systems.

Recently, the Bolton News reported on the Food for Thought scheme that Spice Valley, which has two branches in Horwich and Astley Bridge, and Puddleduk have signed up to and gives their customers the chance to donate money to projects in Africa, Asia or Latin America.

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