Dinegreen Apr 2026

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

Dining for a Better Planet: Why Certified Green Restaurants® Matter dinegreen

Comprehensive recycling and composting programs. The movement is accelerating

Upgraded fixtures that can save over 7,000 gallons of water per year. Upgraded fixtures that can save over 7,000 gallons

We all love eating out—the flavors, the atmosphere, the convenience. But have you ever stopped to think about the environmental footprint of your favorite meal?

Using 100% LED lighting and Energy Star equipment. Impact by the Numbers (2025/2026)

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.