Restaurant Industry News - Environmental

Claire's on Cedros eco-friendly bakery and cafe located at 246 North Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, California, announced today that it has been awarded LEED® Platinum certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). - More

Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ESFS) is pleased to bring to the public's attention a significant change in the FDA Food Code recommending the use of ozone. - More

EcoGreenHotel recognizes the importance of using disposable food service items made from renewable resources in the effort to lessen the impact disposable products have on the environment. Using compostable plastic forks, spoons, to-go containers and cups made from renewable resources allows hotels to significantly reduce the amount of refuse g... - More

The 2010 Sustainability Yearbook identifies companies that best combine economic and sustainability performance from among the world’s 2,500 largest corporations. - More

New Packaging Propels Quiznos "Eat Toasty, Be Green" Campaign to Reduce Quick Service Restaurant's Impact on the Environment - More

Fast-Casual Fresh Mexican Chain Introduces Earth Friendly Plates, Napkins, Bags, and Burrito Wrappers - More

Moe's sustainable journey begins with the opening of its first green restaurant in Vermont - More

Collaborations with U.S. Green Building Council and GE produce scalable solutions for a greener retail business - More

The SUBWAY restaurant chain, which has made a commitment to make its restaurants and operations more environmentally responsible, recently honored some of its vendors for their contributions in helping the brand reach its sustainability goals. - More

Green Lodging News has learned that AAA will include an 'eco' icon in its 2010 TourBook editions to indicate properties that promote environmental and energy conservation. - More