Café Sarafornia in Calistoga is more than a local landmark with a mouthwatering menu. It’s also a star example of how the city’s food purveyors have reduced waste in response to the Foodware Waste Reduction ordinance that went into effect in March 2024.

The ordinance requires the use of reusable or compostable foodware for in-house dining, and compostable or recyclable foodware for take-out. The Calistoga Green Committee, which advises the city on environmental policies, developed the ordinance in response to the city’s goal of creating an environmentally sustainable community and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. More…

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