Tankless Takagi Water heaters
We are so happy to have completed a long sizing, testing and installation process of our Tankless water heaters. Back in January our 100 Gal AO Smith Tank water heater broke, no guarantee, and it was installed 3 1/2 years ago.…
Compost and Recycling, Quantification of changes
Amount of glass, metal and plastic recycled from Sept 07 to March 21 08= 22,300 lbs. Amount of Cardboard recycled from Sept 07 to March 08= 3,710 lbs Amount of Food Waste (Compost) from Nov 2007 to March 21 08= 12,400 lbs Amount of Non Recyclable, non compost material “Garbage” from Sep 07 to March 21 08= 390 lbs Before implementing our composting and recycling all was going to a landfill, now we have reduced our garbage production to 1.01% and we are hoping to continue reduction by using biodegradable PLA cling wrap as soon as it comes to the market, right now we are using normal plastic wrap and it is what is filling most of our garbage as it is very difficult to recycle.…
Taranta joins Earth Hour 2008
Taranta will join Earth Hour 2008, we will turn essential lighting in our restaurant from 8 pm to 9 pm on Saturday March 29th.…
Organic Espresso Coffee
We are featuring 100% Arabica “Guglielmo” brand “Caffe da agricoltura biologica” certified by Bioagricert, we are happy to find an Italian Espresso coffee that is organic.…
Going Out to Eat, but Staying Green
Article in The New York Times about green restaurants quoting Taranta and our green efforts. February 13th 2008 Written by Florence Fabricant.…
Kill A Watt, Electricity Usage Monitor
Received our Kill A Watt from the Alternative Energy Store www.altenergystore.com to figure out electrical consumption of our rechargeable votive candles to determine solar panel size.…
WBZ-CBS TV “Latin Food for the Holidays” Use PLA and Recycle
Local TV News, saturday Dec 22, Jose and Yadires Nova Salcedo, showing traditional latin dishes and 100% biodegradable disposable forks, knifes, straws and bamboo plates.…
Are You Going Green T-Shirt
We received our “Are you going green” green long sleeve t-shirts to give to our employees and VIP friends as a Holiday gift.…
Greased Lightning – Boston Phoenix
Greased Lightning Boston Phoenix article November 7, 2007 3:36pm by Mike Miliard…
NORTH END EATERY SERVES UP A GREENER PLANET
Article written by Elena Barbera for ON TRAY Magazine.NORTH END EATERY SERVES UP A GREENER PLANET By Elena Barbera Jose Duarte has no time to hug a tree.…