The document proposes creating an "Ola Network" to promote more sustainable practices in the restaurant industry using permaculture strategies. The network would connect restaurants to permaculture designers who could provide education and help implement projects. It would focus on closing "open loops" around food sourcing, water, energy, and waste. The goal is to empower businesses to learn, connect, and take action to create systemic change beyond existing sustainability certification programs. The network plans to start with 10 pilot restaurants and designers in the first year and grow globally over three years.

1. An Urban Permaculture Design project

5. Changing direction to aim higher We want to create a movement in the restaurant industry toward systemic and positive change

6. Vision “ Ola”, in Hawaiian means life and well being. Our mission is to use permaculture strategies and principles to create a higher standard of sustainable practices. We do this by empowering businesses to join us through education and connecting them to a community of permaculture designers who can support them in this transformative process.

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