Wow. Joan, This is wonderful for the restaurant AND the patrons!  I'm sure they will love the expanded list and the fact that this restaurant is doing what it can for the environment.

Carole...It's actually a really nice place. We have a lot of our Realtor meetings there in their function room!

Hi Joan,
It's great to see businesses take the lead in protecting our environment by getting involved in the "green movement".  I think they will gain lots of respect for their decision.

Joan,

What a wonderful initiative.  I had no idea that restaurants were doing anything like this.....I hope everyone supports them by frequenting their places of business; I know I sure would!

I love your graphics and the way you present your info...awesome.

Jo 

What a fun title!  Great post, with a lot to think about.  We know someone who uses recycled French Fry grease from his brother's restaurant to power his pickup, but we don't see any restaurants in our state on the Green Restaurant Association list. 

Cynthia...it definately was an investment for them but one I suspect will pay off in the long run for sure!

Hi Jo...I was pleased with how this came out! And as a bonus I finished my assignment!!

Hello Ken and Sandy...thanks so much for your kind comments! It was a fun post to do.

As for the list...I have no idea how often they update it!

Hi Joan - Isn't it amazing the small things that save businesses in the tourism fantastic amounts of money? Great of you to highlight these ecofriendly businesses!

Mary..you're right I have to give these guys credit for their futuristic thinking!

Joan,

Speaking of green...  My Darlin' and I went to Macayo's, a favorite Mexican place after church today.  One new item on the menu was "Green Cheese."  We didn't get any.  I guess some things get lost in the transalation.  LOL

Mike in Tucson

Ted's Montana Grille in varisous locations has a similar thing going on.

Now Mike...maybe thay meant it was organic?  That is a big trend...the organic I mean!

Jamie...that's cool. A whole bunch of small changes do add up to big ones!

Hi Joni - What a progressive city you live in.  Very impressive!kiwano 

Joan - From your picture of the Green eggs and ham I was expecting a very different post. Green is definitely in today.

Joan, you live in a very progressive place- it's terrific for people considering a move there. 

Joan  -- I have had green beer on St. Pats day in San Francisco.  However, I think I'll take a pass on green eggs -- you know we can only take this "green thing" so far! (hee hee).  Maybe we should meet at this place before (or after) the next public policy meeting --

Hey Marlene...we must have both been of a "green" mindset this week!

Hi kathy....awww didn't mean to fool ya! Just wanted your attention LOL

Laurie..I tend to agree. This definately is a forward thinking community!

(did you catch the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac info on the redlining blogs?)

Actually Joan.... that would be a great place to meet for Lunch. Hopefully before? They are right around the corner from NHAR. Let me know!

What a wonderful program! I had heard that somebody had tried to start a similar national program but don't know if it took off or not.

Dena...I have no idea...maybe I'll research that a bit and let you know!