Dinegreen File

Purchasing locally (within 300 miles), offering more plant-based menu items, and sustainable seafood.

Restaurants are significant consumers of resources, often using 5-7 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings. However, a green revolution is happening, and it’s being led by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), a national non-profit that has been certifying sustainable dining since 1990. dinegreen

Comprehensive recycling and composting programs. Purchasing locally (within 300 miles)

The movement is accelerating. In 2025 alone, Certified Green Restaurants® carried out over 41,000 environmental steps. By supporting these establishments, you are supporting: Announcing the 2025 Green Restaurant Awards offering more plant-based menu items