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Table 2

The sustainable practices of Italian Michelin Green Star restaurants (n = 58)

Sustainable practice	Definition	n	%
Local food	Sourcing local food from local producers and in the restaurant’s farms or gardens	41	69
Organic food	Mentions the word “organic” for food and seafood and considerations on animal welfare when sourcing food ingredients	25	40
Energy use	Energy and water conservation practices or efficient/environment-friendly building	24	39
Food waste	Reducing waste from harvesting to consumption	30	49
Sustainable menu	Mentions specific menus or dishes designed for vegetarian or vegan diet and displays sustainable labels on the menu	55	94
Community outreach	Mentions the practice of supporting the community	18	28

Sustainable practice	Definition	n	%
Local food	Sourcing local food from local producers and in the restaurant’s farms or gardens	41	69
Organic food	Mentions the word “organic” for food and seafood and considerations on animal welfare when sourcing food ingredients	25	40
Energy use	Energy and water conservation practices or efficient/environment-friendly building	24	39
Food waste	Reducing waste from harvesting to consumption	30	49
Sustainable menu	Mentions specific menus or dishes designed for vegetarian or vegan diet and displays sustainable labels on the menu	55	94
Community outreach	Mentions the practice of supporting the community	18	28

Source(s): Authors’ elaboration