Reno/Sparks Green Dining
Reno/Sparks Green Dining
The Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce has partnered with greenUP! to offer a Green Dining Establishment program, modeled after greenUP!’s successful Green Dining program in Carson City. Through this partnership, Chamber Member businesses are eligible to receive free technical support and guidance on how to reduce waste, save money, and gain recognition in the community. The flagship Green Dining establishments for this new initiative included Buenos Grill, Squeeze In, Great Full Gardens, and the Great Basin Brewing Company restaurant locations throughout Reno and Sparks.
Reno/SparksGreen Dining
The Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce has partnered with greenUP! to offer a Green Dining Establishment program, modeled after greenUP!’s successful Green Dining program in Carson City. Through this partnership, Chamber Member businesses are eligible to receive free technical support and guidance on how to reduce waste, save money, and gain recognition in the community. The flagship Green Dining establishments for this new initiative included Buenos Grill, Squeeze In, Great Full Gardens, and the Great Basin Brewing Company restaurant locations throughout Reno and Sparks.
Meet our green
dining establishments
Meet our green
dining establishments
Meet our
green dining establishments
Great Basin beer has the distinction of coming from both the oldest and greenest brewpub in the state of Nevada. Operating since 1993, Great Basin Brewing Company serves up delicious food to pair with their impressive beer list. Customers can sip with satisfaction knowing that all of the spent grain from the brewing process is either incorporated back into the bread and pizza to create tasty doughs, or donated to feed local cows. Repurposing grain from the brewpub keeps over 300 tons of waste out of the landfill each year.
The kitchens at Great Basin take the “Farm-to-Table” concept one step further, as the beef from these cows are later harvested and sold in the restaurants, creating a “Tank-to-Farm-to-Table” closed loop system! Joining the local beef on the menu is a list of other local ingredients, intentionally sourced close to home in order to support the local economy and lessen the emissions required in shipping items to the kitchen.
Finally, guests can dine in energy efficient comfort at the Great Basin locations, with efficient on-demand heating systems, programmable thermostats, and LED light bulbs running on timers. Thank you, Great Basin, for your passion for keeping our local dining scene green!
Great Full Gardens is a hub for eaters of any type, serving plant-based, omnivore, Paleo, gluten-free, or vegan meals to fill the belly and soothe the soul. Diners will immediately notice a diverse and creative menu that is overflowing with healthy options, though beyond the pages of the menu there are plenty of clues that this restaurant operates with both people and the planet in mind. Customers are greeted with a smile and seated with a tall glass bottle to pour water from at their table. This self-serve water technique is a small but surprisingly effective way to conserve water, by encouraging diners to only pour what they will actually drink.
Around the restaurant and kitchen, many steps are taken to encourage efficiency and reduce waste. Customers are encouraged to reduce and reuse where possible, the back shelves are stocked with compostable take-out ware, the thermostats are programmed to reduce unnecessary energy usage, and their Organic Cold Press juices are sold in glass bottles.
Beyond the restaurant, the Great Full Gardens gives back to their community, donating greenhouses to schools through a partnership with local non-profit Root Education. This program encourages locally grown, healthy food where it is needed most.
Stop by one of their several locations today for a wholesome meal or bowl of Gino’s Soup to go.
While many loyal customers will recognize this restaurant by its mascot, the little green alien, Squeeze In is on a mission to save planet Earth! This regional restaurant group is one of the first members of the Green Dining program, with their Carson City location joining on in 2019. As Green Dining has expanded into Reno and Sparks, the team at Squeeze In has wasted no time stepping up to support our sustainable dining goals.
Squeeze In is one of the leading participants in the Green Box To-Go program, a reusable takeout container program for commercial restaurants. Three of their locations are piloting the project: Carson City, Northwest Reno, and Sparks. The goal of this program is to engage loyal customers and sustainable restaurants in a campaign to reduce single-use takeout containers. Customers can sign up for the program in store, or sign up online.
Great Basin beer has the distinction of coming from both the oldest and greenest brewpub in the state of Nevada. Operating since 1993, Great Basin Brewing Company serves up delicious food to pair with their impressive beer list. Customers can sip with satisfaction knowing that all of the spent grain from the brewing process is either incorporated back into the bread and pizza to create tasty doughs, or donated to feed local cows. Repurposing grain from the brewpub keeps over 300 tons of waste out of the landfill each year.
The kitchens at Great Basin take the “Farm-to-Table” concept one step further, as the beef from these cows are later harvested and sold in the restaurants, creating a “Tank-to-Farm-to-Table” closed loop system! Joining the local beef on the menu is a list of other local ingredients, intentionally sourced close to home in order to support the local economy and lessen the emissions required in shipping items to the kitchen.
Finally, guests can dine in energy efficient comfort at the Great Basin locations, with efficient on-demand heating systems, programmable thermostats, and LED light bulbs running on timers. Thank you, Great Basin, for your passion for keeping our local dining scene green!
Great Full Gardens is a hub for eaters of any type, serving plant-based, omnivore, Paleo, gluten-free, or vegan meals to fill the belly and soothe the soul. Diners will immediately notice a diverse and creative menu that is overflowing with healthy options, though beyond the pages of the menu there are plenty of clues that this restaurant operates with both people and the planet in mind. Customers are greeted with a smile and seated with a tall glass bottle to pour water from at their table. This self-serve water technique is a small but surprisingly effective way to conserve water, by encouraging diners to only pour what they will actually drink.
Around the restaurant and kitchen, many steps are taken to encourage efficiency and reduce waste. Customers are encouraged to reduce and reuse where possible, the back shelves are stocked with compostable take-out ware, the thermostats are programmed to reduce unnecessary energy usage, and their Organic Cold Press juices are sold in glass bottles.
Beyond the restaurant, the Great Full Gardens gives back to their community, donating greenhouses to schools through a partnership with local non-profit Root Education. This program encourages locally grown, healthy food where it is needed most.
Stop by one of their several locations today for a wholesome meal or bowl of Gino’s Soup to go.
While many loyal customers will recognize this restaurant by its mascot, the little green alien, Squeeze In is on a mission to save planet Earth! This regional restaurant group is one of the first members of the Green Dining program, with their Carson City location joining on in 2019. As Green Dining has expanded into Reno and Sparks, the team at Squeeze In has wasted no time stepping up to support our sustainable dining goals.
Squeeze In is one of the leading participants in the Green Box To-Go program, a reusable takeout container program for commercial restaurants. Three of their locations are piloting the project: Carson City, Northwest Reno, and Sparks. The goal of this program is to engage loyal customers and sustainable restaurants in a campaign to reduce single-use takeout containers. Customers can sign up for the program in store, or sign up online.
Established in 1999, Buenos Grill is a family owned and operated restaurant specializing in tacos and other dishes inspired by the Baja. Hungry customers will find a menu filled with classic items like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and margaritas. They also offer vegan and vegetarian options, and all of their ingredients are sourced from local purveyors when possible.
Passionate about reducing, reusing, and recycling, the owners of Buenos Grill also want to provide a role model for future generations. As a popular destination for the families and students of nearby Roy Gomm Elementary and Swope Middle School, we commend Buenos Grill for taking sustainability action to inspire the youth!
While many loyal customers will recognize this restaurant by its mascot, the little green alien, Squeeze In is on a mission to save planet Earth! This regional restaurant group is one of the first members of the Green Dining program, with their Carson City location joining on in 2019. As Green Dining has expanded into Reno and Sparks, the team at Squeeze In has wasted no time stepping up to support our sustainable dining goals.
Squeeze In is one of the leading participants in the Green Box To-Go program, a reusable takeout container program for commercial restaurants. Three of their locations are piloting the project: Carson City, Northwest Reno, and Sparks. The goal of this program is to engage loyal customers and sustainable restaurants in a campaign to reduce single-use takeout containers. Customers can sign up for the program in store, or sign up online.
Established in 1999, Buenos Grill is a family owned and operated restaurant specializing in tacos and other dishes inspired by the Baja. Hungry customers will find a menu filled with classic items like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and margaritas. They also offer vegan and vegetarian options, and all of their ingredients are sourced from local purveyors when possible.
Passionate about reducing, reusing, and recycling, the owners of Buenos Grill also want to provide a role model for future generations. As a popular destination for the families and students of nearby Roy Gomm Elementary and Swope Middle School, we commend Buenos Grill for taking sustainability action to inspire the youth!
Great Basin beer has the distinction of coming from both the oldest and greenest brewpub in the state of Nevada. Operating since 1993, Great Basin Brewing Company serves up delicious food to pair with their impressive beer list. Customers can sip with satisfaction knowing that all of the spent grain from the brewing process is either incorporated back into the bread and pizza to create tasty doughs, or donated to feed local cows. Repurposing grain from the brewpub keeps over 300 tons of waste out of the landfill each year.
The kitchens at Great Basin take the “Farm-to-Table” concept one step further, as the beef from these cows are later harvested and sold in the restaurants, creating a “Tank-to-Farm-to-Table” closed loop system! Joining the local beef on the menu is a list of other local ingredients, intentionally sourced close to home in order to support the local economy and lessen the emissions required in shipping items to the kitchen.
Finally, guests can dine in energy efficient comfort at the Great Basin locations, with efficient on-demand heating systems, programmable thermostats, and LED light bulbs running on timers. Thank you, Great Basin, for your passion for keeping our local dining scene green!
Great Full Gardens is a hub for eaters of any type, serving plant-based, omnivore, Paleo, gluten-free, or vegan meals to fill the belly and soothe the soul. Diners will immediately notice a diverse and creative menu that is overflowing with healthy options, though beyond the pages of the menu there are plenty of clues that this restaurant operates with both people and the planet in mind. Customers are greeted with a smile and seated with a tall glass bottle to pour water from at their table. This self-serve water technique is a small but surprisingly effective way to conserve water, by encouraging diners to only pour what they will actually drink.
Around the restaurant and kitchen, many steps are taken to encourage efficiency and reduce waste. Customers are encouraged to reduce and reuse where possible, the back shelves are stocked with compostable take-out ware, the thermostats are programmed to reduce unnecessary energy usage, and their Organic Cold Press juices are sold in glass bottles.
Beyond the restaurant, the Great Full Gardens gives back to their community, donating greenhouses to schools through a partnership with local non-profit Root Education. This program encourages locally grown, healthy food where it is needed most.
Stop by one of their several locations today for a wholesome meal or bowl of Gino’s Soup to go.
While many loyal customers will recognize this restaurant by its mascot, the little green alien, Squeeze In is on a mission to save planet Earth! This regional restaurant group is one of the first members of the Green Dining program, with their Carson City location joining on in 2019. As Green Dining has expanded into Reno and Sparks, the team at Squeeze In has wasted no time stepping up to support our sustainable dining goals.
Squeeze In is one of the leading participants in the Green Box To-Go program, a reusable takeout container program for commercial restaurants. Three of their locations are piloting the project: Carson City, Northwest Reno, and Sparks. The goal of this program is to engage loyal customers and sustainable restaurants in a campaign to reduce single-use takeout containers. Customers can sign up for the program in store, or sign up online.
Established in 1999, Buenos Grill is a family owned and operated restaurant specializing in tacos and other dishes inspired by the Baja. Hungry customers will find a menu filled with classic items like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and margaritas. They also offer vegan and vegetarian options, and all of their ingredients are sourced from local purveyors when possible.
Passionate about reducing, reusing, and recycling, the owners of Buenos Grill also want to provide a role model for future generations. As a popular destination for the families and students of nearby Roy Gomm Elementary and Swope Middle School, we commend Buenos Grill for taking sustainability action to inspire the youth!
Chamber Members that are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to reach out.
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opportunity are encouraged to reach out.
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