Brighton’s sustainable restaurants initiative expands with new workshop
Taking place on 29 January at Brighton’s Hotel du Vin, the session will provide local restauranters with practical tools to cut their environmental impact
The University of Brighton and Restaurants Brighton have teamed up for a sustainability workshop to help local restaurants reduce their environmental impact and share sustainability success.
Taking place on 29 January at Brighton’s Hotel du Vin, the session will provide local restauranters with practical tools to cut their environmental impact, share their green efforts with customers and attract eco-conscious diners.
Building on the success of the Brighton Sustainability Toolkit launched last year, the workshop is open to all local restaurants.
The sustainability checklist has already been completed by over thirty local venues, enabling them to be recognised for their efforts in waste reduction, energy efficiency, and social sustainability.
The upcoming workshop, led by the University’s Dr Adam Jones, Dr Francisca Farache Aureliano Da Silvia and Dr Julian Riano, will provide steps for restaurants to create greener, more efficient operations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive tailored support in completing the sustainability checklist.
Farache Aureliano Da Silvia said: “It has been incredible working with Restaurants Brighton and their members on the Sustainable Toolkit. The collaboration has given us the opportunity to apply our research in a meaningful way, helping our fantastic local restaurants and cafés on their journey towards greater sustainability.
“We have gained so much knowledge through this process and are excited to explore how marketing theory can be used to showcase their sustainable practices, helping them attract more customers.”
Ivanka Majic from Restaurants Brighton added: “The response from local restaurants and cafés to the toolkit and checklist has been really positive. It’s inspiring to see their commitment to making sustainable changes, which we know requires real effort.
“Our case studies, developed with the University of Brighton, highlight what can be achieved through dedication and collaboration. Now, we’re looking forward to engaging customers in this journey as well.”
