Fork in the Alley Brick Oven Pub is proud to be the first restaurant in Roanoke and the second in Virginia to become a certified green restaurant. Fork in the Alley began the process to "go green" about one year ago in response to the overwhelming amount of trash produced by our new, relatively small restaurant. We have committed to at least a five year plan to continuously take environmentally friendly steps that will have a clear and significant effect on lowering our restaurant’s carbon footprint and potential environmental damage. We are hoping that through our efforts you, our valued customer, will not only have a better experience in our restaurant but feel more comfortable to take some of the measures we have taken into your home- thereby exponentially improving our environment. When visiting Fork in the Alley Brick Oven Pub, you can expect the following practices: Recycling and Waste Reduction. Glass bottles must be recycled by Green Restaurants, but other recycling is highly encouraged as well. • Glass, Aluminum Cans, Grease, Plastic, Toner Cartridges, Cardboard • Track overall waste bills • Donation for excess food from events • Effective food inventory control to minimize wastes • Use recycled-content paper towels and toilet tissue • 2-sided copying/printing • Hand dryers Styrofoam and Disposables Reduction. Green Restaurants should reduce if not eliminate the use of Styrofoam and disposables. If you must use disposables, use products that are bio-based, paper, or recyclable. Grease Recycling. Grease should be collected and recycled. Grease filtering companies can also greatly reduce the amount of grease waste. Water Efficiency. Restaurants should have a “plan” for conserving and using water efficiently. • Track overall water usage and wastewater • Preventative maintenance of drips and leaks • Encourage dry cleanup over water-based Energy Conservation. Green Restaurants should have a “plan” in place to reduce overall energy consumption. • Track overall energy bills • High efficiency hand-dryers • Use of ceiling fans and lighting sensors For more information on Green Restaurant Association program, see www.dinegreen.com The Green Restaurant Association (GRA), a 501(c)3 non-profit, is a national environmental organization founded in 1990. The GRA helps restaurants and its customers become more environmentally sustainable in ways that are convenient and cost-effective. For more information on Virginia Green program, see www.deq.virginia.gov/p2/virginiagreen. Click on “Restaurants” to see other Green Restaurants. Virginia Green is a partnership supported by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the Virginia Hospitality & Tourism Association, and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.