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You can "dine green"Posted Apr 3rd 2007 10:20AM by Sarah J. GimFiled under: Restaurants, Science, Farming, BusinessKermit had it right. It ain't easy being green.And actually, we're not even talking about the color. It ain't easy being ecologically responsible.However, with the help of the non-profit Green Restaurant Association, at least you'll be able to go out to eat and not feel too guilty about stomping all over the environment. On average, the one million restaurants in the US generates 50,000 pounds of waste and uses 300,000 gallons of water annually. The Green Restaurant Association is working with a growing number of restaurants to transform them into "certified green restaurants." It starts with a full assessment of the restaurant, then recommendations of what actions they can take, e.g. low-flow spray valves to reduce water use, LED lighting to boost energy efficiency, composting to manage food waste.Neat! So next time you go out, look for a "certified green restaurant." Just don't drive 80 miles in your Hummer to get there.[via: TreeHugger]
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