Clean Bay Restaurant Certification Program. Pollution Prevention at Restaurants
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1 Clean Bay Restaurant Certification Program Pollution Prevention at Restaurants
2 Presentation Outline The Need The Program The Basics Where We Were Where We Are Where We re Headed Successes / Challenges Roadblocks / Adaptations Summary
3 Recognizing a Problem Human activities are harming the Santa Monica Bay
4 Recognizing a Problem Human activities are harming the Santa Monica Bay Runoff Water Quality Marine Debris
5 Recognizing a Problem: Runoff Urban Runoff million gallons of water flow through storm drains into the Bay on a dry weather day. Stormwater Runoff 10 billion gallons flow through the drainage system on a rainy day.
6 Recognizing a Problem: Runoff Runoff Totals Each year 30 billion gallons of stormwater and urban runoff are discharged into the ocean. Through more than 200 outlets
7 Recognizing a Problem: Trash Trash According to a 2005 analysis, the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) spends more than $41 million per year on litter removal. Up to an estimated 1.4 million tons of trash may be entering the Bay every year.
8 Recognizing a Problem: Bacteria Bacteria Public Health & Safety Beach Closures / Posted Days Impacts Tourism
9 Recognizing a Problem: Water Quality Water Quality Harm to Marine Species & Habitat Water Chemistry Harmful Algal Blooms Contamination Fish Kill Events Bioaccumulation
10 Recognizing a Problem: Marine Debris Harm to Marine Species & Habitat Entanglement Ingestion Ocean litter is 60 80% plastics and more than 80% of the ocean debris is from land based sources. ( Claire Fackler, NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries / Marine Photobank (c) Gavin Parsons / Marine Photobank
11 Recognizing a Source The Average Restaurant The average restaurant generates a lot of wastes. Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG) Wastewater Food Packaging
12 Recognizing a Source The Average Restaurant The average restaurant generates about 300,000 gallons of wastewater and about 150,000 pounds of garbage per year. (Green Restaurant Association)
13 Recognizing a Source The Average Consumer In 2008, the average American consumer spent 48% of his/her food budget dining out. (National Restaurant Association) Jim Gillmore, At-Sea Processors Assoc. / Marine Photobank
14 Embracing Solutions Rules & Regulations TMDLs, NPDES Permits, MS4 Permits Limit pollution, discharges, require best management practices (BMPs), etc. NOVs, Fines Enforcement Issues Manpower Difficult to catch in the act
15 Embracing Solutions Positive Reinforcement Incentivizing Compliance Clean Bay Restaurant Certification Program Internal, Local
16 Program Goals Address Pollution Issues Reduce Pollution Improve Water Quality Become Part of the Community Culture Local Collaborative Responsive
17 Program Goals Promote Environmental Stewardship Appeal to All Parties of Interest Prioritize Outreach & Education Build Strong Partnerships Provide Multiple Incentives Parties: Cities, Restaurants, Patrons, General Public
18 Program Introduction Program began mid 2006 Collaboration between South Bay cities & SMBRC
19 Program Introduction: Partners South Bay Cities Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance Upcoming Presentation: MB s perspective on implementing and adapting the Program over time
20 Program Introduction: Partners SMBRC Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission (SMBRC) National Estuary Program Locally based, independent state entity Partnering Non Profit Foundation
21 Program Introduction: SMBRC SMBRC Mission To restore and enhance Santa Monica Bay and watershed through actions and partnerships that improve water quality, conserve and rehabilitate natural resources, and protect the Bay s benefits and values. SMBRC Focus People Science Policy Implementation
22 Program Basics: Inspection Form Inspection Form 28 point inspection form with pollution prevention BMPs 17 Program requirements: enforceable law 11 Program requirements: above and beyond Certification = 100% of requirements Checklist Criteria for Storm Water Inspections: Restaurant Name: Site Address: Owner/ Operator: Mailing Address: Contact Phone Number: Inspection Results Y N General Storm drain inlet are labeled Area free of visible discharges to the storm drain observed There is a recycling program being implemented Maintenance records that show when rendered grease was picked up are onsite for review Maintenance records that show when grease traps/interceptors were last cleaned are onsite for review Dumpster Area Garbage container area free of trash (ground, walls, etc.) Outside area is free of trash Outside trash bin free of leakage Dumpster free of any liquid waste Trash bin lids closed Equipment and Outdoor Cleaning Areas around restaurant are dry swept (sidewalks, outdoor dining and other areas) No evidence of floor mats being washed outside No evidence of sidewalks/parking lots being hosed down Liquid waste from equipment cleaning is drained into an approved sewage system Ashtrays for outdoor smoking areas (no evidence of cigerrette butts) Outdoor drains have no evidence of stains or non-stormwater discharge entering outdoor drains Loading/ unloading areas are free of leftover trash, food waste, debris, etc. Effective clean-out plugs on all exterior drain lines Outdoor storage area is free of litter Grease Handling and Spill Disposal Proper grease trap installed and maintained Grease disposal area is clean and free of spills Grease disposal containers and surrounding areas are free of overflow or liquid waste (ground, wall, etc.) Spill prevention mechanisms and secondary containment in place around grease disposal area Grease disposal containers are kept closed with lids Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Parking areas are kept clean and regularly swept (no evidence of food particles, litter, staining, oils and grease) Education and Training There is information posted for employees informing them about the following areas: * Spill prevention and control * Prohibiting discharge of wastewater outside * Keeping dumpster areas clean Educational materials posted in a visible area onsite for employees to read Restaurant owner/manager conducts regular training of employees regarding above criteria (i.e., BMPs)
23 Program Basics: Inspection Form Requirement Details Outdoor Cleanliness Cleaning Methods Grease Handling Education & Training General / Misc.
24 Program Basics: Inspection Form Requirement Details: Outdoor Cleanliness No litter & no runoff associated with Dumpster Storm Drain Parking Lot Associated Outdoor Areas Outdoor Dining Sidewalk Loading
25 Program Basics: Inspection Form Requirement Details: Cleaning Methods Dry Sweeping Interior Washing to Sewer
26 Program Basics: Inspection Form Requirement Details: Grease Handling Grease Traps Maintenance Records Clean & Secure Spill Prevention
27 Program Basics: Inspection Form Requirement Details: Education & Training Periodic Training Training Records Posted Materials
28 Program Basics: Inspection Form Requirement Details: General / Misc. Storm Drain Labeling Outdoor Ashtrays (as applicable) Recycling Program
29 Program Basics: Inspection Form Requirement Details: Above and Beyond Examples: Storm Drain Labeling Recycling Program Outdoor Ashtrays Recordkeeping Extra/More Diligent Cleaning Spill Prevention Education
30 Program Basics: Process Inspection Certification Review/Oversight Benefits Inspections: Annual Inspections (at a minimum) Follow up inspection can be requested Inspectors City Inspectors In House or Consultant
31 Program Basics: Process Inspection Certification Review/Oversight Benefits Certification: City Issues Certificates & Manages Data Database Restaurant Info Inspection Notes Timing Certificate & City Letter Mailing Official Congratulatory Certificate Display
32 Program Basics: Process Inspection Certification Review/Oversight Benefits Review / Oversight: SMBRC Overall Management & Master Database Certification data for all participating cities Website Management Program wide Statistics & Tracking Monthly Meeting Topic South Bay Cities & SMBRC Address Ongoing Issues / Adaptations
33 Program Basics: Process Inspection Certification Review/Oversight Benefits Benefits: Colorful Certificate to Display Promotion by... Cities SMBRC Media Outreach Events
34 Program Basics: Process Inspection Certification Review/Oversight Benefits Benefits: City Promotion Recognition letters Newsletters City Council Announcements City website link to SMBRC s Program homepage
35 Program Basics: Process Inspection Certification Review/Oversight Benefits Benefits: SMBRC Promotion Website: Program Webpages Program Facebook Page Cross Promotion Other SMBRC Programs SMBRC Non Profit Partners
36 Program Basics: Process Inspection Certification Review/Oversight Benefits Benefits: Additional Promotion Media Local Newspapers Online Blogs Local News Stations Program Brochure Outreach Events, Tabling
37 Program Successes / Challenges Including: Additional Participating Cities More Certified Restaurants City Support of Program Restaurant Culture Public Perception Adding Ordinances Increasing Awareness
38 Program Successes / Challenges Additional Participating Cities Successes: Santa Monica: 2008 Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV): 2009 Malibu: 2009
39 Program Successes / Challenges Additional Participating Cities Challenges: Resource Logistics: Time & Personnel Decreasing perception of connection Adaptation: Improving Efficiency Shifting & Consolidating Roles Dedicating Staff
40 Program Successes / Challenges More Certified Restaurants Successes: Increasing #s of Certifications More Cities Higher % of Participation / City Late 2006: ~ 200 Mid 2008: ~300 Mid 2010: 465
41 Program Successes / Challenges More Certified Restaurants Challenges: Resource Logistics: Cities & SMBRC Fluctuations in Certifications Current: 419 restaurants Inspection Timing Restaurant Inconsistencies Requirement Introduction Lag Inspector Turnover & Consistency Adaptation: Inspection Manual
42 Program Successes / Challenges City Support of Program Successes: Continued support from participation cities Positive Feedback Ongoing / Increasing Participation Dedicated Resources Challenges: Adaptive to meet current & future needs SMBRC Support
43 Program Successes / Challenges Restaurant Culture Successes: Desire to be Environmental Importance of being Community Minded Want to do the right thing Opportunity for positive interactions & relationship with the City
44 Program Successes / Challenges Restaurant Culture Challenges: Profit Driven & Fast Paced Environment Diversifying Program Benefits / Appeal Marketing to Green Customers Upcoming Presentation: ELR s perspective of the successes and challenges of running a green business
45 Program Successes / Challenges Public Perception Successes: Environment & Community Power of the Dollar Influence of Community Advocates
46 Program Successes / Challenges Public Perception Challenges: Outreach & Education Target Audience of Advocates
47 Program Successes / Challenges Adding Ordinances that Impact Restaurants Successes: Adds Green Requirements Addresses Targeted Issues Allocated Resources & Enforcement
48 Program Successes / Challenges Adding Ordinances that Impact Restaurants Successes: Examples of Additional Ordinances: Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, & Redondo Beach Rooftop Exhaust Cleaning for Grease Malibu Polystyrene Container Ban Plastic Bag Ban Santa Monica Polystyrene Container Ban Upcoming Presentation on this Ban
49 Program Successes / Challenges Adding Ordinances that Impact Restaurants Challenges: Messaging Challenge Required vs. Desired For Non Ordinance Cities
50 Program Successes / Challenges Increasing Awareness Successes: Culture of environmentalism for known topics of concern Increasing Knowledge of Program Challenges: Addressing emerging issues & Revelation issues Institutionalizing the Program Effectiveness Directly Tied to Awareness
51 Programmatic Roadblocks / Adaptations Enforcement Roadblock: Violations between Inspections Adaptations: More Inspections (Redondo Beach) Certificate Rescinding Policy Roadblock: Enforceable vs. Ideal Adaptation: Plan: Additional Program Requirements as Options
52 Programmatic Roadblocks / Adaptations Restaurant Turnover Roadblock: New Businesses & Staff Turnover Re Training, Re Contact, Re Building Knowledge Trickledown Adaptations: More Training (Santa Monica) More Outreach Acknowledge Ongoing Challenge
53 Programmatic Roadblocks / Adaptations Certificate Roadblock: SantaMonicaBay.org is not as local as the City Adaptation: Makeover Added City Logo Added Slogan
54 Programmatic Roadblocks / Adaptations Certificate Roadblock: Display Lack of Display Display Competition Image Control Adaptation: City Letter Congratulate Encourage Display Display Directions
55 Programmatic Roadblocks / Adaptations Certificate Roadblock: Display Adaptation: Increasing Program Brand Recognition Incentivizing Display Power of the Masses
56 Programmatic Roadblocks / Adaptations Program Brand Recognition Adaptations: Promotion: Traditional media, social media, events, brochures More Quantity & Quality More Often / Reoccurring More Creative Promotion Plan: Advertising Campaign Multi City, Multi Media Education & Incentive
57 Programmatic Roadblocks / Adaptations Quantifying / Monitoring Success Roadblock: Difficult to Measure Prevention & Education Adaptation: Requesting Feedback Surveys Specific & Anonymous Formal & Informal Multi Media Accounting for All Parties of Interest
58 Moving Forward: Plans Geographic Expansion Plan: Coast Inland Watershed
59 Moving Forward: Plans Requirement Expansion Plan: Add Options and Incentives Options / Topics of Interest: Reduction / Elimination of Plastic Products Additional Packaging reduction, reuse, and recycling Sustainable Seafood Water Conservation and more
60 Moving Forward: Plans Why Expansion? Benefits: Improves Pollution Prevention & Program Anticipated Challenges: More Outreach & Education! Certificate Makeover (Clean Ocean? River?) Logistical / Scaling Expansion
61 Summary Endless Possibilities with Partnerships & Adaptation Support Relevance Impact
62 Summary Important to Identify & Target All Interested Parties Powerful Perspectives
63 Contact Information Sarah Woodard, Project Manager (213) Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission 320 West 4 th Street, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA
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