Pre-Certified Restaurant Resources
ConServe Knoxville Presentation [PDF]
Sample Environmental Policy Statement [PDF]
Reducing Wasted Food & Packaging: A Guide for Food Services and Restaurants (EPA-909-K-14-002) [PDF]
Where to Find Eco-Products
Ask your current supplier about eco-friendly options for biodegradable and eco-friendly products or search these retailers.
Webstaurant Store
Eco Products
Interested in Compostable Products
A Quick Guide on How to Choose Compostable Products
Low-Waste Organizations and Supportive Communities
Get Food Smart TN – Resources for reducing and diverting food waste, including resources
on food donation for Tennessee.
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Take the Pledge for a qualifying ConServe flexible requirement
Slow Food, East Tennessee Valley – become Slow Food certified, with Snail of Approval, for an additional qualifying flexible ConServe requirement
National Resources Defense Council, Food Matters – Resources for addressing food insecurity and ways communities can work together to combat food waste
Offer recycling to staff and customers with a City of Knoxville commercial cart and learn how to recycle right with
Tennessee Environmental Council.