RESTAURANTS NEED TO GO "GREEN"

According to the National Restaurant Association, "Consumers are definitely paying attention [to restaurants green efforts], as more than six out of 10 (62 percent) say they are likely to choose a restaurant based on how environmentally friendly it is."

Are you part of the 62 percent who feel this way? 

Until I read this quote at work today, I really never thought about it. From restaurants choosing sustainable produce to the materials used in the design of the space, restaurants have a lot of green responsibility these days.

My company is offering our restaurant members a seminar on how to "green" their restaurant and save money while they are at it! 

I will report back after I attend the session, it should be interesting!

IT AIN'T EASY BEING GREEN - BUT IT'S POSSIBLE

Recycling is such a part of everyday life in San Francisco. 

My company is just steps away of becoming a certified green business - which is a lot of work. I just joined the green committee at work and we had a meeting today, so I am excited about working on being more green in my everyday life! 

One of my projects at work is developing a green blog where members of our organization discuss the efforts they are making to green their business. It's called Eco411: www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/green/eco411 

Green companies are uniting through several organizations to get the word out about their products and services. One of these organizations is called Greentopia (www.egreentopia.com) a green consulting group who has over 1100 San Francisco partners/members. This group has been recruited to consult and communicate how our members are doing in their greening efforts. 

Have you thought about greening your workplace? Your home? How you shop?