have you ever wondered what the carbon footprint of your meals is?
Most of us are familiar with human health parameters associated to food like calories, fat, saturated fat. We eat out and we KNOW that is best and what is not so good for our health. But do you know what is best and worse for the planet?
these restaurants are measuring carbon of their meals
what is the label your carbon certification?
This certification will allow you to identify those restaurants that are actually committed with building the best possible planet for us and future generations. Our goal is to only give this certification to those businesses that comply with the highest sustainability standars.
the new world require that we educate ourselves in terms of what is good for our planet’s health .
do you know which dishes have the highest carbon footprint?
what is best for the planet
is also the best for us.
do you know which dishes have the highest carbon footprint?
what is best for the planet
is also the best for us.
Only reusable foodware is usedfor on site dining.*
Paper straws are provided only upon request.**
No expanded polystyrene use (aka Styrofoam).
No plastic bags are used for takeout or to-go orders.
carbon footprint is labelled for all dishes in take out, delivery and salon menus
Beverages are not sold in plastic bottles.
Proper recycling practices are followed.
only restaurants that comply with all of these will be a be lyc certified
* Foodware includes dinnerware, drinkware, silverware, and ramekins/containers.
** Exceptions may be made for naturally occurring materials (e.g. hay, bamboo) and reusables (e.g. metal, glass), not including bio-based plastic. Straws should be provided to anyone who needs one, including people with disabilities. Read more here.
Restaurants are falling behind in terms of sustainability measurement and impact actions. So we are trying to fill that gap between what the world needs and what is actually being done today.
would you like to be a part of lyc?
Join our network of LYC certified restaurants:
we’ll measure the carbon footprint of your meals
all your menus will be updated with item’s carbon information to educate consumers
we’ll assist you in the process of becoming a sustainable lyc restaurant
you’ll become part of a network of impact restaurants in the world
we’ll promote your business in our social media as a change maker
you’ll be able to benchmark your impact with other restaurants around the world
