Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22nd), we’d like to share some of the company wide initiatives we’ve implemented on our way to becoming green certified. Wherever possible we:

• Use at least 50 percent locally sourced ingredients (weather permitting), and always buy ingredients in bulk to reduce packaging.
• Use bio-based containers and spudware for takeout.
• Triple filter water on site and serve in reusable glass containers.
• Recycle cardboard, newspapers, junk mail, paper, metal cans, aluminum, glass, plastics. Where available, recycle food scraps into compost.
• Use recycled menu paper. Promotional materials are printed with soy ink on recycled paper.
• Are energy conservation compliant (weatherized, lowest possible heating and cooling settings, maintain equipment for reduced energy use).
• Installed low flow toilets.
• Monitor water bill to check for leaks.
• Recycle fryer oil into biodiesel.

Of course, we’re extremely proud of the steps we’ve taken as a company, but we’re also extremely proud of our over 1,100 employees who have integrated sustainable living habits into their personal lives. From riding bikes to work, taking the bus, to reducing water use at home, everybody at Piatti is committed to a greener world.

Happy 40th Anniversary Earth Day!