Owner-chef Edward Sylvia has opened a transformed former Quiznos space at 132 East 56th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues) into New York City’s first green pizza parlor. Pizza by Certé is now open for business and offers locally-sourced ingredients, recyclable boxes, biodegradable utensils, and even thyme and basil grown within the 1200-square-foot restaurant itself. Pizza by Certé intends to seek an unspecified level of LEED certification and will incorporate green design features ranging from a graywater system to efficient baking ovens that will capture excess heat and turn it into electricity. We here at THE GREEN PROJECT OF LONG ISLAND wish the owner much success in his endeavor. Good Luck.

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