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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


2012 James Beard Award winners announced

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.
 

World's biggest McDonald's being built for London Olympics

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?
 

22nd Annual Dining Out for Life

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.
 

Burger King pledges to use cage-free eggs. What does that mean?

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.
 

Burger King promises shift to cage-free pork and eggs

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.
 

Marilyn Hagerty working with Anthony Bourdain on book

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.
 

Restaurant review: New York City's Gramercy Tavern

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.
 

McDonald's to replace foam cups with paper

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.
 

85-year-old Marilyn Hagerty's Olive Garden review goes viral

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.
 

IHOP's National Pancake Day raises money for children's charities

Mon, Feb 27 2012 at 11:00 AM EST
IHOP is giving away free short stacks of pancakes on Feb. 28 and asking guests to make a donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities.
 
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