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Barcelona West Hartford

West Hartford

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GustOrganics

Gustorganics is the first USDA Certified Organic Restaurant in New York and the nation's first restaurant to use 100% USDA Certified Organic ingredients.

Energy Checklist

Thermostats: Programmable and/or Energy Star thermostats: (100% of thermostats)
Thermostats: Programmed to shut off when premises close: (100% of thermostats)
Entryway: Airlock Entryway: (50%-75%)
Weather-Stripping: Weather-strip insulation on external doors: (50%-75%)
Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator: EnergyStar refigerator
Kitchen Appliances: Freezer: EnergyStar freezer
Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher: EnergyStar dishwasher
Kitchen Appliances: Ice Machine: EnergyStar Ice maker
Kitchen Appliances: Convection Oven: EnergyStar convection oven

Water Checklist

Kitchen: Dishwashing Station: Water-saving spray valves (EPA WaterSence labeled or under 1.5gpm): (100%)
Kitchen: Dishwashing Station: Pedal Control of Dishwashing sinks: (100%)
Kitchen: Ice Machine: EnergyStar Ice Machine
Restrooms: Faucets: Water saving aerators on faucets: (labeled with EPA Water Sense label): (100%)
Sidewalk Cleanup: Use a broom, rather then a hose , to clear sidewalks, driveways, loading docks and parking lots
Serving: Drinking Water: Only serve water upon request
Serving: Drinking Water: On site filtered non-bottled drinking water

Products Checklist

Forks/ Knives / Spoons / Chopsticks: biodegradable plastic
Cold cups: biodegradable plastic or recycled paper
Plates: recycled paper, biodegradable plastic, bamboo, or bagasse
Napkins: reusable or recycled paper
Paper towels: recycled
Toilet paper: recycled paper
Takeout containers: recycled paper, biodegradable plastic, bamboo, or bagasse
Reduce Disposable Products: Filtered Water: Offer filtered (not bottled water) as option
Reduce Disposable Products: Bulk Sugar: Bulk sugar instead of packets
Reduce Disposable Products: Bulk Milk: Bulk milk instead of packages
Office Supplies: Take-out menus at least 60% recycled content
Office Supplies: Take-out menus printed with soy ink
Office Supplies: Menu available online
Office Supplies: Business cards at least 60% recycled content
Office Supplies: Business cards printed with soy ink

Recycling Checklist

Recycling: Have recycle bins next to trash bins: (100%)
Recycling: Recycle all electronic waste (i.e. batteries, cell phones, etc.)
Recycling: Hang a wall display encouraging recycling
Food Waste: Compost: Compost food waste
Waste Less: Offer filtered water (non bottled) as option
Waste Less: Ask customers before giving out take-out utensils
Waste Less: Use bulk sugar containers (instead of packets)
Waste Less: Use reusable milk containers (instead of small creamer packages)

Fresh Air Checklist

Non-toxic and Biodegradable Hand Soap
Non-toxic and Biodegradable Floor Cleaner
Non-toxic and Biodegradable Window Cleaner
Non-toxic and Biodegradable All Purpose Cleaner
Non-toxic and Biodegradable Food Surface Cleaner
Non-toxic and Biodegradable Oven Cleaner
Non-toxic and Biodegradable Dishwasher Soap
Indoor Air: Paint: Exclusively low- VOC emitting paint
Indoor Air: HVAC: Bi-annually switch vacuum and air condition filters
Indoor Air: Candles: Non paraffin candles

Transportation Checklist

Food Delivery: Walk, Bicycle, Rollerblades, Skateboard or Mass Transit: (100%)
Employees Commute: Walk, Carpool, Fuel Effecint Vehicle (35+MPG), Bicycle, Rollerblades, Skateboard or Mass Transit (100%)

Community Checklist

Charity: Donate meals and/or gift certificates to a charity of your choice: (tax deductible)
Local food: Purchase local food: (100 mile radius)
Support local job training programs
Free or subsidised catering and/or hosting of local community events