Vegood opened in Vila Real de Santo António, bringing a mix of the flavors of the world with those that are more typical of the south of the country.
There are many vegetarian options on a menu that, despite having regular dishes, changes with the seasons
They have an organic vegetable garden in the lower courtyard where most of what is served comes from. They work with local companies and work every day to get the message across to customers about the importance of conscious consumption.
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Sustainability Criteria reported ⬇️
✅LED lighting
✅They recycle
✅Composting
✅Use eco-friendly detergents
✅Use sustainable and/or recycled furniture and utensils (materials present in the decoration, in the type of construction chosen, in the furniture, etc.)
✅Provide tap water
✅Invoice/receipt printing is optional
✅All workers have an employment contract
✅Work in such a way that there are no leftovers
✅ Use tableware and utensils (cutlery) produced in Portugal
✅Straws are made of stainless steel, bamboo or perishable materials (ex. pasta) and only offered after customer’s request.
✅Take-away packaging is made of biodegradable material
✅Do not add unsolicited items (e.g. napkins, chopsticks, sauces)
✅Make the most of ingredients, including animals (shells, branches, fish bones, skin and bones to cook broth or new dishes)
✅More than 50% of products are of Portuguese origin
✅Work with local producers and when these products do not exist locally they seek fair trade options (e.g. coffee, chocolate, tea, etc.)
✅The packaging and preservation of the food are done using reusable utensils (ex. Tupperware, jars, etc)
✅The menu changes at least every season and is made with seasonal products
✅There are at least 3 vegetarian/vegan main course options
✅There are at least 2 vegetarian/vegan options in the entrees
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This project actively contributes to the reduction of waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. This SDG also aims to reduce global food waste in production and consumption.
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Grocery store focused on selling certified organic products, favoring local, regional and national producers who meet this requirement. They also operate as a restaurant, always