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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

  • Local Food Month

    Thu, Sep 03 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Many regions have declared September ‘Local Food Month.’ Here are six ways to get in on the action even if it hasn’t been declared in your region.

  • Dinner on the farm

    Thu, Aug 27 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Guests can eat in the same fields where their food is grown and raise money for a good cause, too.

  • JMU's new green dining hall

    Thu, Aug 20 2009 at 10:31 PM

    James Madison University is opening a new, green dining hall, just in time for the fall semester.

  • Soupernatural

    Thu, May 28 2009 at 5:46 AM

    From organic peanut butter sandwiches to lattes made with hormone-free milk, a soup diva dishes on using organic and locally grown fare.

  • Ted Turner's Montana Grill is turning heads

    Mon, Mar 23 2009 at 5:51 AM

    From paper straws to bison burgers, Ted's Montana Grill proves red meat can be green.

  • Destination of the Week: Oakland, Calif.

    Sat, Mar 07 2009 at 6:47 AM

    With green hotels, vegan grub and the nation's oldest wildlife refuge, Oaktown stays true to its roots.

  • Chipotle is one haute tamale

    Mon, Mar 02 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Could Chipotle be the world's most environmentally friendly fast-food chain?

  • 'Eat Well Guide' locates eco-friendly restaurants in your neighborhood

    Sun, Jun 01 2008 at 3:58 PM

    Eatwellguide.org can help find restaurants serving hormone/antibiotic-free beef and chicken, and organic/local fruits and veggies.

  • Fresh prince

    Fri, Mar 28 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Check out Get Fresh NYC for local, organic food in the city.

  • Tips for thoughtful holiday entertaining

    Tue, Dec 18 2007 at 1:25 PM

    Toast the holidays with a festive and organic wintertime libation, and for the food devotees on your gift list, give and give again.

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