krave understands the importance of a sustainable environment. As a company we accept our corporate social responsibility to do our part. Combined with available research, community involvement, and our expertise, krave is devoted to addressing the earth's most urgent environmental problems and contributing to a sustainable future for our planet.

We have implemented our "going green" campaign in the fall of 2008 and will have 100% compliance to our checklist below by March 01, 2009.

• offer organic menu items
• use locally grown produce and vendors, and sell foods according to seasonality
• offer condiments in multiple use containers rather than individual packages
• buy dry food items in bulk ( larger quantities = less packaging )
• donate leftover food to the food bank or compost sites
• use biodegradable products for cleaning (where possible)
• use all reusable containers for food storage and transportation
• use powerless insulated containers to keep food hot or cold
• always offer vegetarian or vegan options

• pour water from pitchers, large containers and use tap water
• always have recycle containers available
• offer local Canadian wines
• use wines with screw tops, not cork, to avoid depleting cork stock
• return all empty containers to recycling depot

• use washable linens and napkins
• use washable china, glassware and flatware
• use recycled paper products instead of plastic
• use biodegradable plates, cups, utensils and half pans and eliminate styrofoam and aluminum disposables

• use washable serving dishes
• use recyclable products for delivery items
• create a pick up program for items to be re-used
• serve items family style to avoid individual packaging

• use more live plants as opposed to cut flowers
• use locally grown flowers
• use signage that is recyclable

• recycle - paper, plastic, metal and glassware
• reduce waste
• create solutions for reducing our carbon foot print