There's been recent press on eco-friendly bars across the country, and it seems that Los Angeles has a number of them. What about drinking can be green? Every bar has their own standards, but most focus on recycling, waste reduction, organic/local ingredients, and energy efficiency, among other things. No better time to head out for a happy hour cocktail!
Ecco Ultra Lounge(Hollywood)
- eco-friendly carpets, wood, drywall, insulation, countertops, paint, and more
- energy efficient sound system
- purchase carbon offsets
- reduced restroom paper waste
- use only green power from LA DWP
- use only local growers/suppliers who are eco-aware
- use a sedan service with eco-friendly vehicles
BLVD 16(Westwood)
- comprehensive recycling program
- local and organic ingredients in food and cocktails
- use herbs and other ingredients from a rooftop garden(try the garden herb fries - yum)
- use the Kimpton Hotels' EarthCare Program, which is extensive, covering recycling of may materials, including electronics, reduced office paper waste, eco-friendly soaps, energy efficient lighting, purchase of carbon offsets, water efficient fixtures and much more
Pourtal(Santa Monica)
- recycling program, including corks, use of recycled papers
- offers selection of organic wines
- eco-friendly building materials and energy efficient toilets/fixtures
- Santa Monica Certified Green Business - requires energy efficiency, recycling, pollution prevention, conservation of resources and more
- featured on Mother Nature Network's 10 great eco-bars
- has a special happy hour called "Angel Shares", where a portion of the proceeds go to charities, many of which are green-based
Rustic Canyon Wine Bar(Santa Monica)
- local/sustainable ingredients for food and cocktails(they offer a seasonal menu)
- Santa Monica Certified Green Business - requires energy efficiency, recycling, pollution prevention, conservation of resources and more
- one of Jonathan Gold's 99 Essential LA Restaurants in LA Weekly
Library Alehouse(Santa Monica)
- organic ingredients on the menu
- Santa Monica Certified Green Business - requires energy efficiency, recycling, pollution prevention, conservation of resources and more
- owner David Lackman helped start a kitchen waste composting program for businesses in the Main Street Merchant's Association
- CitySearch LA Best Beer Choice
Nelson's Bar(Rancho Palos Verdes)
- organic/local ingredients on a seasonal menu
- eco-friendly materials in design, including a bar top made of recycled wine bottles
- waste reduction
- featured on Mother Nature Network's 10 great eco-bars
- named for the Mike Nelson character that Lloyd Bridges played in the tv show "Sea Hunt" in honor of Bridges' - and that character's- commitment to environmental awareness
- stunning views of the ocean
For listings of other eco-bars across the country, check out ecoDrinking.com.
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