Be a part of the Gram Green Paper 2012 and Win an iPad 3

Gram is urging operators across all sectors to visit its microsite to fill out an online questionnaire. The responses will be collated and analysed before forming part of the results and findings of the Gram Green Paper 2012. In order to help raise awareness of the initiative and to encourage as many respondents as possible, Gram has teamed up with the leading channel associations within the industry, including LACA (Local Authority Caterers Association), TUCO ltd (The University Caterers Organisation), SRA (Sustainable Restaurant Association), CHA (Considerate Hoteliers Association) and NACC (National Association of Care Catering). In addition to the education, restaurant, hotel and care home sectors, Gram will also be seeking respondents from within the pub and contract catering channels. Mark Linehan, managing director of the Sustainable Restaurant Association said: "We are pleased to be working with Gram on the Green Paper 2012. Speaking directly to chefs and operators gives us an understanding of industry attitudes towards sustainability and its impact on the industry. We support Gram's efforts to ascertain how many restaurants are committed to running their businesses sustainably. Installing energy efficient kitchen equipment and better waste management systems, are two ways of being sustainable that can also provide significant cost savings." Glenn Roberts, managing director of Gram, added: "Gram is grateful of the support it has received from the SRA for their involvement in this initiative - we hope that as many people as possible take part in this research project. The foodservice industry is becoming increasingly conscious of the negative impact our lifestyle has on the environment and with green issues high on everyone's agenda, we believe it becomes the responsibility of manufacturers, like ourselves, to take the first step to leading the way and educating operators on ways they can reduce their impact, and contribute to a greener future. Operators are being urged to visit the web address www.gogreenwithgram.co.uk/gp2012 before June 4th 2012 and fill in the quick questionnaire. All completed responses will be entered into a prize draw and a winner will be picked at random to receive a free, iPad 3. The results of the questionnaire will be announced in September.