Pisticci 125 La Salle is a restaurant in New York City that is certified as green by the Green Restaurant Association. It recycles or composts all waste, uses biodegradable food containers, and powers its operations entirely with renewable energy from ConEd. The restaurant also measures and offsets its carbon footprint to be carbon neutral. It supports the local community through various arts and music events.

1. Pisticci 125 La Salle, New York, NY 10027 (212)932-3500 Everything is recycled or composted Use biodegradable food containers All energy comes from renewable sources through ConEd (A premium is paid to ConEd for renewable energy). Certified by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), which requires: Energy efficiency and conservation: broiler/charbroiler, occupancy sensors Water efficiency and conservation: faucet aerators, pre-rinse spray valve Recycling and composting: food waste, cardboard, glass, metal plastic, grease, paper

3. Carbon Neutral From Pisticci First we assess the impact that our daily operations have on the environment by measuring how much waste we produce, how much electricity and gas we consume, and how much exhaust we send into the air. This is what’s called our Carbon Footprint. Next, our carbon footprint is translated into metric tons, which gives us a baseline for determining how much we need to “offset” our emissions. We then we purchase Carbon Offsets, which compensate for the amount we pollute by offsetting it with an equivalent carbon dioxide savings elsewhere. Purchase in bulk Purchase food locally Will soon supply vegetable from its upstate farm. 100% Carbon Neutral

4. Community Sunday Live Jazz with No Cover and No Minimum Art Exhibition four times a year. Features a local artist. Opens to public and serves free wine. Supports their student workers’ schedules Hires people within the local area, majority being college students from Columbia or Manhattan School of Music Book Reading Event