Belinda Ringpfeil, Oceanblu Education and Consulting presents Jodi Harsany, Cosmo's Restaurant and Bar owner Green Star Standard plaque. 

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Jodi and Brian Harsany of Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar own several restaurants in Orange Beach.  They have made many decisions to be green and help protect the environment over the last few years because “it’s the right thing to do.”  The Harsany restaurants include Cobalt, Buzzcatz Coffee & Sweets, Luna’s Eat & Drink, and GTs on the Bay have implemented a ‘paper bag’ policy (when stock is available), rather than using plastic bags.     

“We need to do a better job advertising the fact our businesses use these practices.  We can do better. Many guests who get our to-go containers, which are made from sugarcane/bagasse, don’t realize that the box is a green choice and why we made that choice. We are also spotlighting our ‘Paws for Recycling’ program where all proceeds from aluminum recycling are donated to an animal care facility.  Follow on our restaurant's social media to learn more,” explained Jodi Harsany.  

The Safari Club Restaurant at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is the first green certified restaurant in Alabama! As a leader in conservation, recycling and reduced waste, Chef Greg Buschmohle, has made great strides to produce an energy-efficient operation as well.