CocktailGreen.org is a site with information on sustainability for bars and bartenders. Most of the content is provided by bartenders as well.
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Sustainability Background
- Sustainability Philosophy and General Strategies
- Getting Started and Quick Tips
- About CocktailGreen
Produce
- Citrus - Reducing, Reusing, Extending Lifespan
- Rethink and Refuse:
- Reduce
- Reuse and Repurpose
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Citrus Garnishes
- Rot - Fermentation
- Other Produce - Fruits, Veggies, Herbs, Flowers, Nuts, Ginger, Leftover Wine
- Eggs - Using less, Uses for Yolks, Alternate Foamers like Aquafaba
- Sweeteners, Syrups, Cordials, Liqueurs- recipes, beekeeping
- Growing Your Own - Herbs, Citrus, Edible Flowers
- Working With the Kitchen - Food-to-Cocktail and Cocktail-to-Food Ingredients
- Preserves - Jams, jellies, ferments, drying, freezing, pickling
- Garnishes - citrus peels, edible flowers
Other Purchasing
- Disposable Items- Napkins, Straws, Coasters, Take-out Containers, Menus
- Spirits - Choosing and Purchasing
- Other Sourcing - Packaging, Working with Local Purveyors
Operations: Equipment, Power and Water
- Bar Equipment - Ice Machines, Dishwashers, Freezers
- Water Conservation - Equipment, Glassware Washing Best Practices, Ice Use, Wastewater Use, Burning the Ice
- Energy/Electricity - Best Practices, Lighting Equipment
- Bar Supplies: Furniture, Glassware
- Recycling, Composting, Waste Disposal, Aluminum vs Glass
- Cleaning - Products and Procedures
- Events - Event Bartending and Throwing Lower Impact Events
- Sharing Your Vision - Promoting Sustainability and Getting Customers Involved
More Info
- Examples of Sustainable Bars
- Books, Websites, Consultants, and Other External Resources