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Featured Ocean Friendly Restaurant – Art’s Table
October 8, 2019
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By Laurie Miller Originally named after a local historian and waterman named, Arte Verge, I
101 to the OFR Program
September 21, 2019
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written by Joanna Burga In the last few years I have had a deep yearning
Decreasing Single Use Plastics is Easy as 1-2-3
April 21, 2018
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Earth day is nearing its 50th anniversary. In 1970 a U.S. senator pulled together
The Ocean Friendly Restaurant (OFR) program helps restaurants minimize their impact on the ocean by adopting practices that reduce single-use plastic waste, maximize energy efficiency and conserve water.
650+
Restaurants Registered
Across U.S. and Canada
500
Million
Plastic Straws Used everyday in the US
13
Billion
Dollars a year to clean up plastic waste
2050
The year
More plastic than fish in the ocean
OCEAN FRIENDLY RESTAURANT PRACTICES
MANDATORY PRACTICES
No expanded polystyrene use (aka Styrofoam)
Only reusable foodware is used for onsite dining.*
Proper recycling practices are followed.
No plastic bags offered with take out or to-go orders and utensils are provided only upon request.
Paper straws are provided only upon request.**
* Foodware includes dinnerware, drinkware, silverware, and ramekins/containers.
** Exceptions may be made for alternatives made from other naturally occurring materials and reusables.
ADDITIONAL BEST PRACTICES
(PLUS, choose at least 2 of the following Optional Criteria)
Discount offered for customers with reusable cup, mug, bag, etc.
All seafood must be a ‘Best Choice’ or ‘Good Alternative’ as defined by Seafood Watch* or certified as sustainable.
Vegetarian or vegan friendly options available. Sustainably certified seafood.
Water conservation and pollution mitigation efforts are implemented.
No beverages sold in plastic bottles.
Energy efficiency efforts such as LED lighting and Energy Star appliances.
*Seafood Watch’s FishChoice info (Register and Test your seafood HERE and use the Validation Code OFR LA)
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