Dining Out
For many of us, dining out is an inevitability in today's society. Unfortunately, restaurants are huge sources of excess and waste. Not only is food wasted, but water, energy and resources (like paper and other materials used to make containers and packaging) are, as well. This is bad news for the planet because it depletes resources and contributes to CO2 emissions and climate change.
Many dining establishments are part of the movement to improve the environmental-friendliness of the industry. Restaurants have started buying energy credits, running on alternative energy, conserving water and materials, buying and serving local food and many other green efforts. Diners can also work toward making it a greener experience by not wasting food, drinks and materials and frequenting local and sustainable eateries. (Photo: Flickr)
Articles about Dining Out
Tue, May 08 2012 at 12:49 PM EST
The country’s most prestigious awards for chefs, restaurants and food publications have been announced. Find out who was honored.Wed, May 02 2012 at 12:04 PM EST
The restaurant will hold 1,500 customers at a time and will be one of five McDonald's at the Olympic Park. How crazy is that?Thu, Apr 26 2012 at 5:14 PM EST
If you’re eating out tonight anyway, why not chose a restaurant that will donate proceeds to AIDS/HIV-related organizations.
Thu, Apr 26 2012 at 9:44 AM EST
If you imagine that Burger King's cage-free chickens will be romping around the barnyard in the sunlight, you may want to change that picture.Wed, Apr 25 2012 at 12:50 PM EST
Video: The decision by the world's second-largest fast-food restaurant raises the bar for its rivals. Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the U.S., talks about the announcement.Wed, Apr 11 2012 at 1:04 PM EST
The 85-year-old restaurant reviewer who came to national attention with her review of a local Olive Garden has captured the attention of Anthony Bourdain. He wants to publish 30 years of her reviews.Thu, Apr 05 2012 at 2:26 PM EST
Our food blogger visits the locally inspired restaurant that has been nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in NYC.Wed, Mar 21 2012 at 3:47 PM EST
About 30 percent of the restaurant's shareholders indicated they wanted stronger environmental policies for McDonald's beverage containers. It's encouraging to know that McDonald's and other companies are listening. Tue, Mar 13 2012 at 3:39 PM EST
When a long-time North Dakota columnist praised the new Olive Garden in her community, the Internet and the media went crazy.Mon, Feb 27 2012 at 11:00 AM EST
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