Environmental Policy & Economics - Environmentalists' solutions are often detached from economic realities [1] - Opposition to nuclear energy led to increased coal plant construction [1] - Economic viability should be a central consideration for green projects [1]

How can we liter tissue paper into a recycling bin? I unbelievably asked my friend one day after lunch. There were only two types of rubbish beans outside our cafeteria. Recycling beans and other waste beans. Why not? Isn't tissue paper recyclable? She answered in amazement, seeming that I had cracked her belief system down. Calming myself down, I explained to her patiently, "You know, since you have wiped your mouth with a tissue paper, the tissue paper is no longer clean, but is polluted by the germs and ...

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]