Word: greenes
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Store and restaurant owners reported that green initiatives—such as energy and waste reduction—are on the rise, both for altruistic and profit-related motives. Since being environmentally-friendly decreases energy costs and also serves as a marketing tool, business owners said that the commitment to going green is actually helping them see more green in today’s harsh economic climate...
...Although these programs were implemented in honor of Earth Month, Leonard said that Origins’ green initiatives are part of a broader commitment to the environment. According to the company’s Web site, all Origins products are manufactured using renewable resources, wind energy, and earth-friendly practices, using recycled materials wherever possible...
...Though restaurants naturally consume a large quantity of water and energy and produce both organic and inorganic waste, several local food services establishments said that they are making green changes...
...Square co-owner Mary-Catherine Deibel said that her restaurant is always on the lookout for ways to implement environmental practices. The establishment—known for its eye-popping girly décor, well-reviewed dishes and high menu prices—is a member of the Green Restaurant Association, a national non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in the industry...
...Deibel said that the restaurant’s eco-consciousness stems mostly out of a genuine concern for the environment, but that the establishment’s green status also motivates the staff and the boosts business. “People like to eat in places that are responsible,” she said...