Restaurant Sustainability Guides
Figuring out how to be more sustainable at your restaurant is a difficult process with many confusing terms and misleading labels about environmental friendliness.
We created these guides to clear up the confusion, and make it easy to choose options that work for the environment and for your business. Every option is rated for sustainability on our 1.0 - 5.0 PlasticScore scale.
General
These guides apply to both dine-in and take-out services.
Bring Your Own (BYO) Container and Cup Programs
Packaged Food Options
Receipts
Resources, Direct Assistance, Certifications, and More
Tea Packaging Options
Dine-In
The ratings for Dine-In options are adjusted based on your entered recycling and composting practices.
Bags
Bowls
Coaster Options
Condiments
Container Lids
Cup Sleeves
Cups with Lids
Cups
Drink Condiments
Drink Napkins
Leftover Containers
Menus
Napkins
Packaged Drinks
Plates
Sauce Cups
Skewers and Picks
Stir Sticks
Straws
Utensils
Wraps, Foil, and Food Bags
Take-Out & Delivery
The ratings for take-out and delivery options are modified based on the available waste infrastructure in your area.
