Replace paper towels and paper cups with reusable towels and cups

Participate in a recycling program

Compost materials generated by the business

Donate unused items at least twice a year (e.g., homeless shelters, SPCA, etc.)

Purchase 100% recycled content products (e.g., toilet paper, paper towels, etc.)

Provide non-plastic bags for purchases (e.g., hemp) and eliminate single-use plastic bags

Add trees or awning to storefront or other means to keep energy efficient

Transition to all LED lights

Replace HVAC systems with more energy-efficient models (Energy Star© certified), or use smart devices to lower utility consumption if already have energy-efficient model

 Sell re-used products

Locally source products sold or used by the business (within 400 miles).

Procure and use EPA Safer Choice© labeled cleaning products

Procure and use EPA Design for the Environment© labeled disinfectant products

Re-use packing supplies

Co-host a community event with a local environmental group

Keep a clean storefront to include: sidewalks, plant pots, and trash bins

Other sustainable action to be proposed by business and approved by the Commission

Eliminate single-use items (including plastic):

• No plastic straws, plastic bags, or styrofoam

• Ask the customers if they want utensils before providing them as part of take-out

Source food locally, ideally in the immediate Fredericksburg area, but transported no more than 400 miles from the origin of the food product

Add trees or awning to storefront or other means to keep energy efficient

Provide customers incentives, such as a discount, to bring their own container

Participate in a recycling program

Institute cloth napkins as a regular practice

Transition to all LED lights

Replace HVAC systems with more energy-efficient models, or use smart devices to lower utility consumption

Compost food scraps

Give back to the community by donating leftover food, giving to local donation drives at least two times annually (e.g., to the Thurman Brisben Center, Michah Ministries, food pantry, etc.)

Provide at least one non-salad vegetarian entree option

Procure and use EPA Safer Choice© labeled cleaning products

Procure and use EPA Design for the Environment© labeled disinfectant products

Re-use packing supplies

Co-host a community event with a local environmental group

Keep a clean storefront to include: sidewalks, plant pots, and trash bins

Other sustainable action to be proposed by business and approved by the Commission