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The National Restaurant Association recently recognized Starbucks for their initiative to reuse building materials in several of their establishments. Whenever possible Starbucks uses elements recovered from the local area, such as gym floors or college campus seating in an effort to give the store a local feel.
Many other restaurants and bars are beginning to follow suit, as the growing reuse industry makes materials more accessible. By giving a second life to floors, ceilings, windows, cabinets or sinks stripped from shuttered or renovated establishments, restaurants are helping to ease the strain on the environment. Reuse of materials not only spares natural resources, but also keeps existing resources out of the landfills.
Visit the National Restaurant Association’s website for more information on the effort to reuse as well as tips on how to find salvaged materials in your area.
