Eco-friendly restaurants are in high demand and more popular than ever. And for good reasons, of course. For one, you will be supporting all those customers who decided to go green as well, and you will offer a great way to cater to their needs and preferences. Moreover, by practising an environmentally-friendly business you can significantly reduce your restaurant's carbon footprint which will help you conserve resources and save money. If you are still in doubts about greening-up your restaurant, look through the ideas listed below and you may get inspired.
- Recycle – But Don't Forget to Reuse and Reduce
Today, recycling can be done almost anywhere, so a lot of restaurant owners already go through this option. Be that as it may, a large number still don't reduce their waste. You can do it by reusing containers, or by buying already recycled products. Another way in which you can reduce food waste is to make sure that the products closest to expiring are used first in the cooking process, and after you close up for the day, instead of throwing it away you should donate any surplus food you may have laying around. Additionally, by doing good you may gain positive press for your restaurant.
- Use Wooden Utensils and Serving Plates
The benefits that come with the usage of wooden utensils and plates are many. First of all the material is not applied strictly for utensils only. There is a wooden cup or wooden cone and boats which are perfect for serving appetizers, seafood, bite-size entrees or desserts. All these – wooden utensils, serving plates, a wooden cup, boat or cones are made from natural wood using sustainable forestry practices that are not damaging to the environment. In addition, they come in an elegant and clean look that will suitably complement your kitchen.
Another important perk that should be mentioned is that these wooden products are all heat and water resistant and their strong durability shows that they will serve their purpose for a long period of time. Wooden made kitchen products are hard to break, and since they can withstand heat they will not melt. Health-wise, you can be at peace knowing that wood is non-reactive and will not leach harmful chemicals into your food.
- Get Smarter about Water
Conserving water is a critical point in becoming an environmentally-friendly restaurant. One way you can achieve that is by replacing your facilities with water-saving toilets in order to reduce the amount of water used with each flush. Next, in order to avoid plastic waste, switch from plastic bottled water to an in-house filtration system. For fewer water wastes you can additionally install low-flow faucets in the kitchen and bathroom who can work on-demand, or with a touchless sensor.
