No plastic is allowed in this restaurant #food

Sustainability Initiatives - Shia restaurant in Washington DC aims to eliminate plastic use within the restaurant in year one [1] - Phase two focuses on reducing plastics in the distribution system [1] - Fine dining restaurants are increasingly focusing on environmental responsibility [2] - Michelin Guide awards green stars to kitchens with good environmental practices [2] - Restaurants are exploring alternatives to plastic containers, squeeze bottles, and suvid [2][3] Operational Changes - Shia uses metal containers instead of Tupperware [3] - Metal pitchers replace plastic squeeze bottles for sauces [3] - The restaurant avoids suvid, which relies on plastic bags or silicon molds [3] - Non-plastic pens are used [3] - The staff is testing various solutions to reduce plastic use [4] Research and Development - The goal is to publish a research paper to help other restaurants reduce plastic consumption [4]