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Congratulations, you’ve achieved your certification!

Now let your customers and staff know about your accomplishment.

1. Put our decal in your front window and tell the world about your GDA certification!

2. Put the GDA logo on your website and menu:

When using our logo or hashtags, please follow the GDA Brand Specification Guide, available in the following formats: pdf, png

3. Announce your certification on Social Media.

Cut and paste the following language into social media platforms to promote your hard work:

  • We’ve made some changes and partnered with the Green Dining Alliance to work towards a more sustainable future. Visit www.greendiningalliance.org to check out our progress!
  • Big news! We just qualified as a Green Dining Alliance certified ___ star restaurant! Visit us to see our sustainable practices in action!
  • We’ve just joined Green Dining Alliance as a certified member – we don’t use Styrofoam, we recycle, and we feature local foods and beverages in our menu! We’re so glad to be a part of a network of like-minded businesses in Saint Louis!
  • We’ve just re-certified with the Green Dining Alliance as a __ star restaurant! We’re proud of our progress – come see the changes for yourself!
  • We’ve just received our certification from the Green Dining Alliance! Come see what makes us a sustainable addition to the Saint Louis dining scene.
  • Sourcing local foods, especially meat and produce, is important to us. That’s why we’ve made the commitment to join the Green Dining Alliance, St. Louis’s sustainability certification program for restaurants. Visit www.greendiningalliance.org to learn more about our environmental practices!
  • The environment is important to us; that’s why we’ve made the commitment to join the Green Dining Alliance, St. Louis’s sustainability certification program for restaurants. Visit www.greendiningalliance.org to see what sets us apart from the average restaurant!

Remember to tag us when you post by using #EatGreenSTL @GreenDiningStL.

4. Educate your staff.

Diners may come to your establishment for the first time because they found you on our web site listing of all GDA certified members. Make sure your staff knows about the Green Dining Alliance and why you decided to become certified.

Remember: you’re entitled to a free staff training session by a GDA auditor. Contact info@earthday-365.org to set up your session.

Certified restaurants have GDA verification at their entrance.