Madison Square Park, 23rd Street and, Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010| (212) 889-10010 | shakeshack.com/location/madison-square-park-ny#/
ABOUT
Certified Green Restaurant® Shake Shack at Madison Square Park is the original location of the popular chain, which “sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s first art installation”. Shake Shack is known for “delicious burgers, chicken, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine, and more”.
Shake Shack at Madison Square Park has implemented 23 environmental steps to earn 109.50 GreenPoints™. In addition to diverting up to 90% of their waste from landfills with their composting and recycling programs, Shake Shack recycles their grease and uses paper bags made from 95% post-consumer waste. Along with their waste reduction steps, Shake Shack is reducing their energy pollution with occupancy sensors for their lights and Energy Star qualified appliances. With over 20% vegetarian main meals, Shake Shack also offers their customers sustainable meal options.
TOP 10 ENVIRONMENTAL STEPS
Composting Food Waste and Recycling Plastics, Glass, Aluminum, Cardboard, and Paper can keep up to 90% of our waste out of landfills.
We use occupancy sensors in our restrooms, which reduces electricity usage in these areas by approximately 60%.
Our facility is free of polystyrene-foam (aka Styrofoam™), which keeps harmful chemicals and litter out of our environment.
Our Energy Star dishwasher and ice machine are 30-40% more efficient than conventional models.
Our napkins, paper bags, paper towels, and bath tissue are made from recycled paper.
Our high-efficiency pre-rinse spray valve saves enough water to fill a backyard swimming pool per year.
By recycling our waste fryer oil into biodiesel, we provide a non-toxic renewable resource that produces less air pollutants and greenhouse gases than petroleum-based diesels.
20% of our main dishes are vegetarian, which require significantly less energy and water to produce than meat-based dishes.
Our distance to the bus line, subway, and bike share promote cleaner transportation alternatives to our guests and staff.
Our covered outdoor lights offer visibility and safety in low lighting without contributing to light pollution.
