GEORGE NEWS - Three local restaurants, Salina's, the Kaaimans Restaurant and the Old Townhouse, received Green Awards last Thursday afternoon, 4 July, for their recycling efforts.
The event was organised by the Landmark Foundation and Wessa, with the support of the George Municipality, and was held at Salina's in Wilderness.
The Green Award recognises and encourages businesses such as restaurants, hotels and food markets to minimise and dispose of waste in the correct manner. It challenges consumers, restaurants and other businesses to commit to a sustainable future for all on earth. Awareness of recycling among local restaurants grew after the owner of Salina's Beach restaurant, Massimo Mariotti, started recycling at Salina's in 2013.
The project is a collaborative initiative by Wessa Eden and the Landmark Foundation to encourage the public to support businesses and restaurants that are committed to curb waste to landfill and to stimulate good environmental practices with sustainable solutions for the community.
Among the attendees were representatives of the Landmark Foundation, Wessa, George Deputy Mayor Charlotte Clarke, George Municipal Councillor Erika Brown and officials of the George Municipality.
Monica Vaccaro, project coordinator of the Landmark Foundation, said the Green Awards is a pilot project. "We would like to see as many restaurants involved as possible. We also encourage the community to support restaurants and businesses that are making a concerted effort to minimise waste and recycle by separating it," she said.
Restaurants that would like to get involved can send an e-mail to monica@landmarkfoundation.org.za.
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