Philadelphia Eateries Donating To Clean Air Group Next Week

PHILADELPHIA – A dozen eateries that are among the Philadelphia area's most sustainable restaurants will be participating in the Clean Air Council's "Dine Out for the Environment" event as next week to raise funds for the Clean Air Council's efforts to improve air quality.

The special dining event will be held throughout the day Thursday, Oct. 12.

The dozen eateries were chosen due to their innovative incorporation of sustainability into their business models. Whether a restaurant builds with repurposed and reused materials, cooks with only sustainably produced ingredients, or streamlines their waste disposal and recycling output, each establishment participating in Dine Out for the Environment contributes to a healthier planet on a daily basis.

The participating Philadelphia-area restaurants will donate 15 percent to 30 percent of their sales to the Clean Air Council as part of the event.

“As Clean Air Council celebrates its 50th anniversary, it’s clear that our work to protect everyone’s right to breathe clean air and promote the health of the environment is more needed than ever,” Joseph Otis Minott, Executive Director and Chief Counsel at the Clean Air Council, said. “We’re thrilled to partner with restaurants that share our commitment to sustainability and we encourage everyone to visit these establishments on October 12. A business lunch, family dinner or even a quick snack during Dine Out for the Environment helps us continue our work advocating for strong environmental policies to protect our environment.”

All you need to do to participate is visit one of the participating restaurants at any time on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.

This year's participating restaurants include:

• Bar Hygge, 1720 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia
• Bistrot La Minette, 623 S 6th St., Philadelphia
• Cosmic Cafe, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia
• Earth - Bread + Brewery, 7136 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
• Girard on Girard, 300 E Girard Ave., Philadelphia
• The Greyhound Cafe, 81 Lancaster Ave., Great Valley Center, Malvern
• Luna Cafe, 317 Market St., Philadelphia
• Night Kitchen Bakery and Cafe, 7725 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
• R2L, 50 S 16th St., Philadelphia
• Revolution Taco, 2015 Walnut St., Philadelphia
• Schmear It, 3601 Market St., Suite 5, Philadelphia
• Square 1682, 121 S 17th St., Philadelphia

If you can't make it to one of the 12 participating eateries, you can donate online here.

If you own a restaurant in the Philadelphia area that takes measures to stay sustainable and would like to be featured in this event, click here.

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