WHAT MAKES A RESTAURANT OCEAN FRIENDLY?

Restaurants participating in the OFR Campaign MUST follow these three criteria:

1. No styrofoam use
2. Only reusable tableware is provided for onsite dining
3. Proper recycling practices are followed throughout the restaurant
4. Plastic bags are not used to carry out food

And choose a minimum of three of these criteria as well:

1. Plastic straws are provided only upon request
2. Takeout food and beverage containers are recycled, recyclable, or compostable
3. Takeout bags are provided only upon request, or pickup customers are asked to bring their own takeout bags
4. Disposable utensils for takeout food are provided only upon request
5. No beverages sold in plastic bottles.
6. Discount offered to customers who bring in their own cup, mug, container, bag or other reusable item.

HOW CAN I HELP?

• Show your support by frequenting our certified Ocean Friendly Restaurants and let them know you found them on the OFR webpage
• Say “no straw” whenever you order a drink (even take-out and drive-thru), and take the No Straw Pledge
• Ask for water and other drinks in a reusable glass instead of plastic
• Bring your own reusable cup for takeout coffee, and remember to  ask for a reusable mug when ordering “for here”
• Bring a reusable water bottle to avoid purchasing plastic bottles of water
• If you think you may have leftovers, bring your own reusable container instead of getting a disposable container from the restaurant
• Always bring your own bag when picking up takeout food