The Orange County Green Grub Pilot Program is now complete.
A big thank you to these three businesses that participated in the first round of the program, paving the way for greener restaurant practices in Orange County, New York. Continue reading below to learn more about how the Green Grub program works and discover the practical waste-reduction strategies that these businesses put into action.
The participants in the pilot program were able to design projects that fit their unique needs, challenges, and goals. From raising public awareness about reusable containers, to launching bring-your-own-mug initiatives, and addressing specific single-use items, each business received tailored guidance, feedback, and support from program partners. Below, you’ll find examples of the signage and punch cards we created together to inspire their customers to join them on the journey toward a more sustainable business model.
More about the program:
Throughout the program, participants were expected to:
1 - Meet and share with program partners their local perspectives and challenges as a restaurant owner/manager.
2 - Identify and measure an area of single-use waste that’s impacting their business.
3 - Receive direct guidance, feedback, and support from program partners to establish realistic reuse goals and implement strategies to achieve them.
4 - Measure the success of their reuse goal.
5 - Receive press and other advertisement opportunities throughout the course of the program.
Orange County Green Grub, a voluntary program, offered FREE of cost*, is designed to support and guide local food service establishments, including restaurants and grocery stores, in implementing safe, sustainable reuse practices. With an estimated time commitment of 3-4 hours a month** over 8 months, Orange County Green Grub aims to reduce dependency on single-use items, benefiting both businesses and the surrounding community.
This is a collaborative effort between the Institute for Sustainability Engagement (ISE) at Syracuse University, the Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM), the Orange County DPW Division of Environmental Facilities and Services (DEFS), and the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH).
OCGG is a collaboration between the Institute for Sustainability Engagement (ISE) at Syracuse University, the Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM), the Orange County DPW Division of Environmental Facilities and Services (DEFS), and the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH).
