There's no doubt the food service industry has endured yet another rough start to a new year. But much like you - LEAF Canada is forging ahead - and we have an exciting new partnership to announce that will benefit all of you!

We've partnered with Montreal-based Restogreen and Restaurants Canada to continue our shared mission of helping establishments and food suppliers become more sustainable. And one of the best parts is there are opportunities for you to save a few bucks too.

Let's introduce you to Restogreen.

Restogreen is a business-to-business app that aims to provide helpful tools and guidance on the LEAF sustainability certification process and promotes the circular economy by hosting a marketplace specifically for food service participants to buy, sell and rent furniture, inventory, services and equipment - think Facebook Marketplace, but for the food service industry and its suppliers.

Upgrading your patio table sets? Need a new industrial fridge? Need a ghost kitchen for a catering operation? Need some new wall decor? These are the problems we're hoping Restogreen will solve - it's a place where the industry can connect and purchase/sell/rent the items they need, without increasing their environmental footprint. Essentially you are right repairing rather than throwing things out.

Paid members of Restogreen also receive a complementary $500.00 credit towards a Restaurants Canada membership and a free pass to the upcoming Restaurants Canada trade show in May, which LEAF & Restogreen will be at.

We're well aware of the struggles that the industry has faced over the past two years. However, as we look to the future, LEAF sees (and we hope you do, too) brighter days ahead, which means we still need to position our businesses for the future - and the future is green.