Michelin Green Star in London Restaurants


What is a Michelin Green Star? The Michelin Green Star annually recognizes and rewards' restaurants for their


leading sustainability practices. These restaurants use a combination of culinary excellence with environmental standards by reducing food waste, removing plastic and working with sustainable suppliers.


The Michelin Green Star was first introduced in 2021 in the Michelin Guide and awarded 23 restaurants in total for the first year: 18 in England, 1 in Scotland, 1 in Wales and 3 in the Republic of Ireland.


When Michelin inspectors arrive at restaurants, they are looking out for particular sustainable practices including:


• The use of seasonal produce • The restaurants environmental footprint • Food waste systems • General waste disposal • Resource management • Informing guests of sustainable approach


Southwark, London Situated


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Oxo Tower Brasserie, on


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OXO Tower, The open-plan kitchen and restaurant celebrates the best of British produce with views across the Thames. Customers can enjoy a light lunch or all- day dining that is overseen by Executive Head Chef Jeremy Bloor and is perfect for those looking for elegant and relaxing atmospheres.


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Michelin Green Star by challenging the way in


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work. Firstly,


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Top Tip: Avoid single-use plastics, find reusable options, shop in bulk and use alternative packaging.


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source their produce from suppliers who are also sustainable in how they work, gaining valuable relationships. Secondly, they work closely with @guardiansofgrub who monitor the amount of food waste that goes into their bins. By doing this, they are able to analyse what they might be doing wrong and how they can improve by understanding where the bulk of the food waste comes from. Lastly, the staff have been regularly getting involved in the Thames foreshore clean-ups with @ thames21 and #ThamesLitterForum.


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