Garlic Crush

Address: 102 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Website: http://garliccrush.com/

Area: Downtown Bellevue

In-Store Service Ware: 2 (Some reusables and disposables (non-compostable/non-recyclable))

Takeout Service Ware: 1 (Non-compostable, Non-recyclable, AND/OR Styrofoam)

Disposal Options & Accessibility: 3 (Grouped as a station, Color coded, Recycling)

Overall Score: 2

Garlic Crush is an authentic, casual, and tasty Mediterranean restaurant! Both their In-Store and Takeout service ware scores can get a boost by incorporating more compostable or recyclable options. In addition, they are taking steps already by providing recyclable takeout boxes while finishing their remaining Styrofoam ones. Here’s the breakdown:

In-Store Service Ware (Score: 2)

• Reusables: reusable trays, plates, baskets, and utensils

• Disposables: plastic utensils, cups/lids/straws, and sauce containers (non-compostable)

Take-Out Service Ware (Score: 1)

• Same disposables as In-Store

• Styrofoam boxes (still using old ones)

• Recyclable boxes

Disposal Options & Accessibility (Score: 3)

• All in one place (Garbage, Recycling, Reusables)

• Blue recycling bin

Top 3 Next Steps

1. Eliminate Styrofoam use

2. Invest in compostable service ware

3. Provide labelled and color-coded compost bins