Boca Raton launches new sustainable initiative called The Coastal Connection Restaurant Program.

The City of Boca Raton launches a new initiative called The Coastal Connection Restaurant Program. The program, sponsored by the City’s Office of Sustainability and Recreation Services Department, is introduced at the Sea Turtle Day Festival at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center on March 2, 2019. This new environmental initiative will recognize restaurants in the community that are making sustainable and eco-friendly changes to benefit our coastal community.  Participating restaurants will earn “Sustainability Stars” that reflect their level of commitment to the environment through certain actions.

For designation as a Coastal Connection Restaurant, complete all four actions required for the One Star Opens a New Window. designation. Additional Stars can be earned by completing the actions in that level. Contact the Sustainability Manager at sustainability@myboca.us Opens a New Window. or 561-393-7997 to learn more or schedule a site visit.

Requirements

One Star

• Provide straws by request only.
• Use reusable tableware for onsite dining.
• Provide only non-plastic takeaway containers, cups and bags. Cutlery by request only.
• Regularly offer sustainable food choices.

For further explanation view the One Star Requirements Opens a New Window. page.

Two Stars

Complete all the actions for One Star Opens a New Window. plus:

• Provide environmental education for staff and/or customers.
• Institute an on-site recycling program.
• Institute water and energy conservation efforts.

For further explanation view the Two Star Requirements Opens a New Window. page.

Three Stars

Complete all the actions for One Star Opens a New Window. and Two Stars Opens a New Window. plus:

• Reduce light pollution from outdoor lighting.
• All seafood is a Monterey Bay Seafood watch “best choice” or “good alternative.”
• Put strategies in place to reduce food waste.

For further explanation view the Three Star Requirements Opens a New Window. page.