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Green Dining News

Green Dining

 
For many, dining out is an inevitability in today's world. Unfortunately, restaurants are huge sources of excess and waste. Not only is food wasted, but water, energy and resources (like paper and other materials for 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 green 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 Green Dining

  • Compostable tableware for Thanksgiving dinner

    Thu, Nov 04 2010 at 10:36 AM

    7 compostable dinnerware options so you can entertain responsibly.

  • Farm-to-Table restaurants rule Esquire's top 20 list

    Tue, Oct 12 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Eight of Esquire’s top 20 new restaurants of 2010 emphasize local and sustainable foods.

  • Atlantic City restaurant goes sustainable and local

    Fri, Oct 08 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Nero's Grill at Caesars is changing the gambling town's image by sourcing sustainably.

  • Restaurant gardens are 2010's biggest trend

    Tue, Oct 05 2010 at 3:06 PM

    More and more independent restaurants are going hyper local by growing their own.

  • Book review: 'The Art of Eating In'

    Tue, Sep 28 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Cathy Erway's personal tale of not eating out in New York City is inspiring and optimistic.

  • Weekend reads: New Jersey diner serves local food, a huge beer festival and more

    Fri, Sep 17 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

  • Super-sized is the new normal

    Wed, Sep 01 2010 at 11:23 AM

    'Regular' meals at fast-food restaurants are really super-sized meals loaded with calories. But can you stop eating with half a Chipotle burrito left?

  • Restaurants: Luray, VA’s Circa ‘31

    Thu, Jul 15 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Virginia’s Mimslyn Inn brings a fresh idea from farm to table to schools.

  • Restaurants: Annapolis’s Hell Point Seafood

    Tue, Jun 29 2010 at 12:07 PM

    More than just the seafood is local at this Maryland waterfront restaurant.

  • Sustainable food service supplies: An intro

    Mon, Jun 21 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Industry is becoming more Earth-friendly with compostable products made from renewable resources.

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