Sustainable Restaurant Program



SAME Cafe Toledo


5 Leaf Restaurant



Waste Reduction Efforts: REDUCE -

  • Single-use utensils, straws, condiments, and other accessory items are not provided (or only upon request).
  • Non-plastic or biodegradable to-go cutlery is provided.
  • Concessions and pre-packaged food items are not sold in plastic packaging.
  • Beverages are not sold in plastic bottles.
  • No Styrofoam use.
  • Options for paperless billing are provided.
  • Food rescue procedures are in place.


Waste Reduction Efforts: REUSE -

  • Only reusable food ware is used for onsite dining.
  • Neither single-use plastic nor bio-based plastic containers are used for takeout or to-go orders, reusable containers are preferred.


Waste Reduction Efforts: RECYCLE -

  • Proper recycling practices are followed.
  • Composting efforts are in place for food waste.


Other Green Efforts -

  • Vegetarian and vegan food options are offered.
  • All seafood is ‘Best Choice’ or ‘Good Alternative’ as defined by Seafood Watch, or no seafood is served.

13 criteria satisfied = 5 LEAF RESTAURANT

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