Several non-profit organizations have established environmental criteria for businesses to meet before they may be granted the “green” seal of approval. While certification isn’t necessary for a restaurant to deem itself environmentally friendly, it can be a helpful way for consumers to know whether a restaurant is taking steps to ensure its operations are environmentally friendly. Part II of this article examines different certifying organizations and their criteria.
“Going green” is a cloudy term, one that has different definitions and criteria depending on the context. While many businesses are announcing they are “going green,” the degree to which they are doing so is highly varied. This two-part article examines the different ways restaurants can become more environmentally friendly; Part I focuses on ingredients used in the kitchen.
New photos have been added to the profile for Candelas on the Bay restaurant.