At Wattle Cafe, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s become a core part of our mission. We’re dedicated to finding new ways to protect the planet while providing you with delicious, healthy meals. This week, we’re excited to share how we’re doing our part to be eco-friendly and how you can, too!
Wattle Cafe’s Sustainability Initiatives
We’ve implemented several practices to ensure that our operations are moving toward being more green. Here’s what we’re doing to reduce our environmental impact:- Eco-Friendly Packaging: We use biodegradable and recyclable packaging to minimize waste. From compostable cups to plant-based to go containers, we’re committed to reducing our footprint.
- Removing Plastic Bags: We no longer use any plastic bags for our to go orders.
- Local Sourcing: We source our ingredients from local, wherever possible. This not only supports the community but also reduces the carbon emissions associated with transportation.
- Energy Efficiency: Our cafe’s designed with energy efficiency in mind. We’ve adopted practices like using LED lighting and energy-saving appliances to reduce our energy consumption.
- Eliminated Food Waste: We leverage each ingredient to ensure they are all used and we minimise food waste. This means our ingredients are typically used in more than one dish.
- Scratch Made: Virtually all of our food is scratch made for 2 reasons. One is because we want to be able to make food our way and without refined sugar and secondly to reduce food waste. Over the years we have gotten better at predicting what food we need and making enough food so as to eliminate most if not all of our food waste.
Practical Tips for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
You don’t have to overhaul your entire lifestyle to make a difference. Small, everyday changes can add up to a significant impact. Here are some simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint:- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Be mindful of waste by reducing what you buy, reusing items when possible, and recycling materials properly. Consider starting a compost bin for food scraps to reduce landfill waste.
- Conscious Consumerism: Opt for products with minimal packaging, buy in bulk to reduce plastic use, and support companies with sustainable practices. Every purchase is a vote for the kind of world you want to live in. At home, I buy bulk, especially for school and then use our own reusable containers for our school lunch boxes which i can wash
- Sustainable Eating: If cooking at home is not something for you, try to eat out and actually eat where you have ordered from so as to reduce the use of single use packaging and at the same time treat yourself to a night out!
- Bring Your Own Bags: This is a small gesture but one that helps enormously in the amount of plastic consumed in the US.
Spotlight on Eco-Friendly Products
We’re proud to collaborate with eco-conscious brands that share our commitment to sustainability. Here are a few of our favorite eco-friendly products that you can incorporate into your daily routine:- Reusable Shopping Bags: Ditch the plastic and opt for reusable bags when you shop. Keep a few in your car or by the door, so you never forget them.
- Stainless Steel Water Bottles: Stay hydrated without contributing to plastic waste. A high-quality stainless steel water bottle is an investment that will last for years. Not only does this save the environment but it also saves $$ since you won’t need to spend unnecessary money on water.
- Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products: Sometime back I swapped our home cleaning solution to a blend of 2 parts Isopropyl Alcohol and 1 part white vinegar. It cleans and removes germs at the same time and is much more affordable than buying similar but inferior products from the supermarket.
Join Our Green Living Challenge
This month, we’re inviting you to join our Green Living Challenge. Each week, we’ll focus on a different aspect of sustainable living. Share your progress with us using #WattleSustainability for a chance to be featured in our newsletter and win a gift card to Wattle Cafe!
Support Our Sustainability Efforts
When you choose Wattle Cafe, you’re not just enjoying a healthy meal—you’re supporting a business that cares about the planet. Visit us today to try our eco-friendly, sustainable offerings, and let’s work together to create a healthier, greener world.
Thank you for supporting Wattle Cafe and our commitment to sustainability. Together, we can make a difference!
The Wattle Cafe Team