Green new meal: restaurants can charge diners to reduce their carbon food-print
by Katharine Gammon in Los Angeles from Environment | The Guardian on (#4EC0R)
California program will add an optional 1% surcharge to diners' checks to help fight climate change
Dining out isn't the most eco-friendly activity, thanks to the carbon footprint of food brought in and the waste inherent in running a restaurant. Now, an effort by California restaurants wants diners to help fight climate change - by paying more.
Concerned eateries can join the Restore California Renewable Restaurant Program and add an optional 1% surcharge to diners' checks. The money will go towards a public fund to help farmers reduce carbon in their food production practices.
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