The eco guide to eating out | Lucy Siegle

Some restaurants pay lip service to environmental issues. It's up to us to seek out those that put their ethics first

In a restaurant, ethical instincts can go out the window. In a recent survey, 80-90% of respondents said they bought free-range eggs and seasonal fruit and veg at home. But more than 30% said they didn't give two hoots if a meal out was an eco disaster.

Diners, we must up our game, starting with the battle to stop restaurant chains snaffling tips (sign the petition at 38degrees.org.uk). We must also stand up to the 920,000 tonnes of food wasted by restaurants each year, 75% of which is edible. Doggy bags are just the beginning.