Carbon Neutral Restaurants: Myth or Reality?

It’s not easy being green, especially not for the restaurant industry, currently the retail sector’s largest consumer of energy. However, the recent emergence of carbon neutral restaurants have caught the eye of diners who want to keep eating green when dining out. The question is, in simple terms, “are they for real?” Curious, we did some research on a few of the new carbon-neutral restaurants, trying to determine a) whether their operations and menu lived up to its zero carbon promise, and b) whether the food and concept connected with diners.

Unfortunately, we found that some—though not all—of these establishments might not be as green or as palatable as they first seemed. Carbon-neutral restaurants are a possibility and they may exist in the future, but it is important to keep in mind that being carbon neutral is not as easy as it appears. Read more

“Belgrave Trust is not only a wise personal investment but makes for an ideal gift…”

A membership to the Belgrave Trust seems looks like it’s becoming a consensus pick for a great gift this season, the recommendations keep coming. This time from Shine From Yahoo! courtesy of JustLuxe, who place Belgrave as the top choice in the “eco-friendly” category:

What kind of positive results will clients see from an investment with Belgrave Trust? As a member, you will be facilitating global offset projects and new technology in countries that may not have government-funded projects or resources in place, to offset carbon emissions. A membership to Belgrave Trust is not only a wise personal investment but makes for an ideal gift, particularly for that person who has, well let’s face it: Everything. Not only will you receive the satisfaction that your investments are truly giving back to the environment but Belgrave Trust rewards membership time with unique gifts like wood chess sets made by Punjabi artisans or hand-crafted copper bowls.

Check out our quick start guide to gifts here and find out more.