Building is pursuing Gold LEED Certification, and includes recycled walls, millwork from wheat and recycled bottle countertops.
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Eco-pizza boxes from Greenbox.
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All utensils and paper goods made from recyclable materials and are biodegradable.
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Crystal clear drinking cups & containers made from a resin derived entirely from plants.
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Utilize rain water for non-consumption uses.
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All deliveries made by foot or hybrid truck.
How Pizza By Certé Is Green.
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“Green” wall growing our own fresh basil.
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Non-bleached, never bromated flour, including whole wheat and chickpea flours.
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Fresh tomatoes that have never seen the inside of a can.
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Only fresh cheeses, so no oily residue.
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Handmade pasta made on site.
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All our menu items are made with ingredients that are fresh and local when weather permits
What separates an eco pizza business from a traditional one? The sustainability practices go beyond the actual building.
Chef Edward Sylvia of Certé, the famed Midtown caterer, first got interested in eco-friendly food preparation for his children, “I didn't want to be responsible for leaving a mess to my kids.” Always a fan of the slow food movement, he also saw the impact processed foods is having on the younger generations.
After 2 years of intensive planning (the dough recipe took a year alone), Chef Sylvia is elated to bring NYC a delicious, fresh product that minimizes our impact on the environment. To sum it up, we are really just trying to “do the right thing.”
That's So New York: PlaNYC - NYC collects more than 25 thousand tons of garbage each day, but the city is
seeking more environmentally friendly ways to dispose of waste. Click here to view the video
