With the largest database of green solutions for the restaurant industry, The Green Restaurant Association‘s mission is to shift the restaurant industry toward ecological sustainability. As a member of the GRA, here are some of the ways we have reduced Barcade’s environmental footprint:

Green Power:
Barcade operates using wind power provided by local wind farms or a mix of wind and hydro power from regional providers. The power is delivered to us through the standard electric grid by an alternative energy provider.

Draft Only:
Barcade only sells American-brewed craft beer and only on draft. By not serving bottles and cans, the draft beer rotates quickly. Empty kegs are returned to the breweries for cleaning and re-filling with no waste and far less energy consumed than needed to recycle glass or aluminum. In addition, no single-use bottled or canned beverages of any kind are available for sale. In addition, newer Barcade locations also feature wine on draft, further reducing waste.

Waste Reduction and Recycling:
Recycling programs are in place at all locations for all other recyclable materials including scrap metal and electronic waste. Low-flow faucets, LED lighting fixtures and bulbs, occupancy sensors, hand dryers, and other high efficiency appliances are in use.

Sustainable Durable Goods & Building Materials:
Many salvaged and recycled materials are used during the construction process such as reclaimed wood, doors, windows, light fixtures, and, of course, most of our arcade games are extremely vintage!

Composting:
Food waste comprises about half of a restaurant’s waste stream. Barcade utilizes local composting companies to limit the amount of waste going into landfills. Many of the disposables used on site are also compostable.

Reusables & Environmentally Preferable Disposables:
Barcade uses 100% compostable and sustainable drinking straws and stirring straws, BPA-free receipt paper, corn-based disposable utensils, deli paper made from recycled material, soy based wax, biodegradable kraft paper food trays, bamboo cocktail skewers, environmentally certified soaps, toilet paper made from 100% recycled material, and NO Styrofoam.

How We're Green - Barcade® - The Original Arcade Bar