Silvergreens recognizes that sustainability is a worthy goal for the environment and our community.
- - We use many locally grown products which helps eliminate emissions from transporation.
- - During construction, we used low-emitting adhesives, sealants and paints.
- - We have installed rapidly renewable raw materials like Kirei Sorghum Board for some of our restaurant table tops.
- All tabletops throughout our restaurant are made of a local, reclaimed, blue-gum eucalyptus wood from Hope Ranch.
- - We implemented an effective recycling program during the construction of the restaurant.
- - Our restaurant maximizes the natural daylight by maximizing outdoor-seating and utilizing the restaurant's windows to reduce the use of excessive interior lighting.
- - We have installed an efficient lighting control panel that is programmed to dim and control the settings the exterior and interior lighting at different times.
- Our take-out bags are 100% recyclable, and contain a biodegradable additive, which starts biodegrading in 9 months.
- - Our restaurant is located in an established, pedestrian-friendly community.
- - Silvergreens Restaurant is the first restaurant in Santa Barbara to complete the certification process of the Green Restaurant Association.
- We use fresh, local produce like our organic sprouts, lettuce, fresh strawberries and more.
- - All the napkins in our restaurant are recycled, chlorine-free napkins.
- - We have chosen energy efficient dishwashing equipment that saves water and reduces the impact of dishwashing products on the environment.
- We only use organic, fair trade coffee and iced teas.
- - Our Nutricate Receipt uses both sides of the receipt to help save the use of paper.
- - We have implemented an effective recycling program throughout the restaurant and kitchen.
- Our restaurant & breakfast menu uses cage free, organic eggs.
- - Our shake & lemonade cups are corn-based and biodegrade naturally.
- - Our restaurant is located with a half mile of the city's main Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), Transit Center.
- All of our poultry & beef was naturally & sustainably raised without growth harmones.
- - Many Silvergreens employees choose to ride the bus or carpool to work.
- - Our restaurant used low VOC paint during construction.
- We do not use any styrofoam in the restaurant.
- - The counters in our restaurant are made of an environmentally conscious, recycled material.
- - Silvergreens uses an energy efficient, tankless gas-water heater.
- - Several of our restaurant employees ride their bikes to work.
- Our business cards are printed on 100% recycled content, 50% post-consumer waste, processed chlorine-free paper.
- - We donate our used grease to create bio-fuels, diesel, etc...
- - We turn our ice machine off throughout the day to conserve energy.
- - We utilize email communications for policy updates and changes, scheduling purposes, etc... to reduce the need to waste paper (and save trees).
- - Plant-based foods require fewer natural resources & create less pollution per calorie consumed.
- - We use kitchen computers to display food orders to reduce the amount of paper we print in making food orders.
- Silvergreens uses energy efficient lighting in both of our stores.
- - Our Restaurants have low-flow fixtures, aerators, and toilets to reduce water consumption.
- - We turn off computer monitors, equipment, and menu boards during non-business hours to conserve energy.
- - The Silvergreens Restaurant design includes living plants.
- We use non-disposable plates, glasses, utensils on all dine-in orders to reduce our output of trash.
- - From our breads, soups, dressings and hand-cut fries, to roasting our own meats and vegetables, our menu is made from scratch each day.
- - We chose to utilize an existing building for our restaurant.
- - The interior design and construction of the restaurant was certified through Santa Barbara's Built Green Program, where the project received the highest rating.
- All of our restaurant menus are printed on 30% post-consumer, recycled paper.
- - We have met applicable Stormwater/Site Development Standards.
- - We have met California State Energy Code - Title 24.
- - We have met California State Ventilation/IAQ Code.
- - Silvergreens Restaurant is the first restaurant in Santa Barbara to be certified with the Green Restaurant Association.
- - We have met California State Water Use Efficiency Standards.
