A lot of us are incorporating organic and local foods into our diets as a way to improve health, boost local economics, save a few pennies and practice environmental responsibility. We prepare our meals with fresher produce, grass-fed meats and whole wheat grains that can easily be picked up at grocery stores, farmers markets and health food stores but what happens when you want to enjoy a meal outside the home.
The Green Restaurant Association is a national non-profit organization that provides a 
convenient, cost effective way for restaurants, manufacturers, distributors and consumers to become for environmentally responsible about the food we consume. Restaurants can undergo simple tasks and changes to green their establishments, from switching to local food sources to implementing a successful recycling program. GRA is there to help every step of the way by offering environmental consulting, public relations and Green Restaurant Certification.
GRA also offers a service for us consumers. Do you want to want to know where to DineGreen? Do you want to encourage your favorite local diner to apply some eco-conscious effort to their menu? Use tools available to search out a new place to dine or get your old standby to make the switch.
Whether you’re the owner, chef or customer don’t you want to feel better knowing that meal you enjoyed had a lower impact on our natural and non-renewable resources? The Green Restaurant Association is available to help at every level and are the experts in helping restaurants become more environmentally sustainable.
