Sustainability
At ELEM, we believe that our connection to the universe is rooted in adaptability, diversity, and creativity. Inspired by nature’s four elements, we are dedicated to redefining the dining experience in an interconnected world. The question became: What steps do we need to take today to rethink how we eat and how we exist on this planet?
We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint and contributing to the well-being of our community. We strive to continuously improve our practices. It was important for us in our design elements to convert 100% of our lighting to LED, reduce water usage through efficient appliances, and source building materials locally.
From day one of preparations for our food and beverage that commenced on October 22, 2024, we strived toward a zero-waste program and to utilize every last part of an ingredient with methods to make ingredients last longer through fermentation and preservation.
All trims go into ELEM Mother Stock
Kitchen scraps and overflow go to the bar for fermentation, pickling, house sodas, cocktail
Recipe creations to minimize waste, PETs, and aluminum cans
Rendering fats and stocks for additional use at the bar
Lacto-fermenting fruit peels for acidity in lieu of citrus
We are grateful to our local farmers and suppliers:
Stoney Paradise
Glorious Organics
Hannah Brook
Hazelmere
Cropthorne
Vive Le Veg
Their commitment to quality produce enables us to craft harmonious flavours while supporting local.
There is a book called “Cradle to Cradle” that we were recommended to read along the journey of planning for ELEM. From it, we’ve taken to heart that doing less bad doesn’t mean you are doing good. Be creative from the start. Think a little harder. Step outside our comfort zone and innovate sustainable solutions. Everyday, we aim to do a little better for this planet and demonstrate that ‘waste’ doesn’t have to mean waste. Thank you for joining us in our journey toward a more sustainable culinary and beverage experience.
