Sustainability. Green. Zero-waste. To many these are just words; to us, they are a goal and a promise. We're working hard every day to do our part for the environment, for the neighborhood, for you.

We recycle every piece of refuse at Ecco (did you know there are no dumpsters there?), we work directly with local farmers whenever possible, our kitchens use biodegradable and eco-friendly products and La Tavola plays an intregal part in the country's first 100% carbon-neutral zone (it's the corner of Virginia and Highland Avenues, in case you were wondering).

The best part? You won't notice a thing—your food will still be delicious and fresh, your service warm and inviting and your experience memorable and satisfying.

Check back here often for more exciting news about our growing green initiatives.

WE'RE MAKING IT EASY TO BE GREEN AT ECCO
The Green Foodservice Alliance (GFA) has just announced that Ecco, of Fifth Group Restaurants, in Midtown Atlanta, as the first restaurant in the state of Georgia to receive the Green Foodservice Certification. As a result, Ecco and GFA are leading the way for greening the restaurant industry nationwide, uniting several foodservice organizations in the fight to incorporate environmental conservation practices into the daily operations of dining establishments. more

NUDGING RECYCLING FROM LESS WASTE TO NONE
—NY Times
At Ecco, a popular restaurant in Atlanta, waiters no longer scrape food scraps into the trash bin. Uneaten morsels are dumped into five-gallon pails and taken to a compost heap out back. more

GREEN FOODSERVICE ALLIANCE
Working to create and implement sustainable best practices throughout the foodservice industry through water conservation, energy efficiency and recycling. more