Environmental Policy And Practices

BareBurger™ recognizes the importance of conserving natural resources and the benefits of recycling and using recycled materials. And while serving organic food helps preserve the environment, at BareBurger™, our policy is to always try and do more.

Some examples of the materials used at BareBurger include:

1. A ceiling made from reclaimed antique tin. All of the tin was reclaimed from deconstructed barns.
2. A floor constructed with bamboo. Common species of wood traditionally used as flooring mature in 60 years, but bamboo takes only 6 years to achieve full maturation. The original bamboo plant is left unharmed in the harvesting process and quickly re-grows for yet another harvest, stopping the deforestation of rainforest.
3. Custom made booth built with recycled wood, biodegradable material and low VOC adhesives.
4. Wallpaper and menus printed on recycled paper.
5. Hand-made lamps using reclaimed items, such as beer bottles and silverware from several NYC hotels, circa 1935. Most of the lamps have energy efficient/low wattage bulbs.
6. Hand-crafted countertops and tabletops built with storm damaged and dying trees.
7. To-go containers made from corn and sugarcane fibers. These resources are renewable year after year. They’re a more sustainable option than Styrofoam or petroleum based plastics.
   The hot water throughout BareBurger runs thru “demand water heaters” which heat water directly without the use of a storage tank. Therefore, they avoid heat loss associated with traditional water heaters. Demand water heaters can be 24%–34% more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters.
8. Much of our kitchen equipment is Energy-Star rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These pieces use less energy and help protect the environment.
9. Plumbing and fixtures in our restroom are certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as “WaterSense” efficient products.
10. Our hand dryer consumes 1400W of energy whereas typical hand dryers require 2400W of power. With infra-red technology and the absence of a heating element it uses less energy more efficiently.
11. The cork tiles on the wall are a sustainable alternative to traditional wall coverings. The cork is harvested from cork oak trees by a traditional method that allows the bark to quickly regenerate, harming neither the trees nor their habitat. Cork wall tiles are naturally fire, mold and microbial growth resistant.

BareBurger™ remains dedicated to environmental responsibility and will continue to explore and adopt new ways to increase energy efficiency while limiting our environmental impact.