Tinġo Award Application & Evaluation Process
Is Your Restaurant Ready to Lead?
Sustainable restaurants deserve to be seen. The Tinġo Award recognizes establishments that go beyond compliance and genuinely invest in a better food system — for their community, their suppliers, and the planet.
Our Science-Based Evaluation
Every applicant is scored across seven sustainability dimensions by our team of experts. No shortcuts, no pay-to-win. Just a rigorous, transparent process that rewards restaurants doing the real work.
Energy & Renewables
Solar, energy efficiency, and renewable procurement
Sourcing & Supply Chain
Local, seasonal, ethical, and organic ingredients
Food Waste Reduction
Waste tracking, composting, and portion design
Packaging & Plastics
Single-use elimination and compostable materials
Water Conservation
Low-flow systems, greywater use, and drought-adapted menus
Community & Social Impact
Food equity, local employment, and education
Sustainable Design
Materials, build spec, and green architecture
Restaurants that qualify earn a Tinġo Award and get featured on our platform, putting them in front of thousands of eco-conscious diners actively looking for places like yours.
What you get:
- Official Tinġo Award designation (Platinum, Gold, or Green)
- Featured listing on the Tinġo discovery platform
- Recognition across our marketing and social channels
- Access to our network of sustainable suppliers and local farmers
- Expert guidance to navigate California’s sustainability compliance laws
Not sure if you qualify yet?
No problem. Our consulting team works with restaurants at every stage to help improve your practices and work toward recognition. Reach out at info@tingoes.com.
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Are you practicing sustainability at your establishment?
We’d be thrilled to include you on the Tinġo Awarded restaurants so more people can discover you!
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