Kerbey Lane Cafe Green Team

Kerbey Lane’s Green Team

We started this team with the hopes that Kerbey Lane would step up their already green motto, and guess what, it worked! With the green attitude that the Green Team exudes, we are able to really make a difference.

What does “Green” even mean?

To Kerbey Lane, ‘Going Green’ means doing everything in our power to reuse, recycle, reduce, lower emissions and protect the environment. We strive on a daily basis to make the smallest footprint all while serving you with the finest foods.

The term green is overused and under researched. Many people think that green products must have a green leaf or logo on them, but with much research we have chosen effective, environmentally friendly products that may not promote their ‘greenness’ but defiantly are green.

Education:

This is where everything begins. In order to productively make a difference, one must know where the difference needs to be made. Kerbey Lanes Green Team is dedicated to researching and implementing changes in our daily activities. We have Green Team meetings where a bunch of earth lovers brainstorm and find alternatives. Representatives from each store help the green awareness spread. Individual effort really goes a long way, so by educating all of our employees, it ensures that everyone is on board.

Products and Services

What kind of cleaning products do we use?

SSDC Sustainable Solutions –Sustainability that goes beyond Green. They have eliminated ozone depleting substances and have been reducing their phosphate use since 1970. They use responsible and effective ingredients with renewable materials. SSDC is a safe company that reduces waste, saves energy and conserves water.

Where do we dispose of our grease?

Griffin Industries is in charge of collecting our cooking oils and trap grease. With their high standards, everything is completely recycled in accordance with environmental regulations. The fatty acids and tallow’s derived from the trap grease and oils are used to manufacture many things including soaps, paints, water repellents, rubber and a biodegradable diesel fuel called Biodiesel. The fats and proteins in our grease go to making feed for animals and the waster that is derived from this grease is put back into the land where cattle graze. Not a drop of Kerbey Lanes grease or oil will ever see a landfill.

Do we recycle?

Kerbey Lane has been recycling for a long time. Every Kerbey Location has its own recycling system which handles cardboard, aluminum, paper, plastic and glass. It is then picked up by Green Idea Recycling and then taken to Ecology Action of Texas, located in downtown Austin. In addition, we also recycle and reuse ink jet cartridges and toner cartridges with Cartridge World.

For more information, questions or comments, please email Michelle at michelle@kerbeylanecafe.com