What is an Ocean Friendly Restaurant?
In response to increased plastic pollution in coastal zones and the ocean, the Surfrider Foundation created the Ocean Friendly Restaurants program.
The goals of the program are to help reduce plastic waste, eliminate the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, a type of plastic that is typically used for inexpensive, disposable products (cups, plates, 'clamshells', etc.) and to encourage restaurants to use more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices to help protect the coasts through conservation efforts.