It's awesome to be able to say "first in the world," and it's no exception for Bamboo Sushi in Portland, Oregon that "is proud to be the first certified, sustainable sushi restaurant in the world."
Bamboo Sushi is a certified B Corp. focused on giving its customers an ethical alternative to a wildly popular yet controversial food. Sushi has received plenty of bad press surrounding environmental issues, cruel circumstances for sea creatures, and in some cases human health concerns as well. That hasn't stopped sushi restaurants from flourishing, but it does give a serious advantage to sustainability-focused establishments like Bamboo Sushi.
"We are sustainable, and we can prove it," the company says. "We maintain transparency and accountability for our customers through our multiple, nationally recognized certifications and rigorous, independent, third-party audits."
Sound pricey? Think again. The founders of Bamboo Sushi wanted to ensure sustainable fish is available to all sushi lovers, so they priced their menu at a reasonable rate.
"We believe that doing the right thing should not cost more, so at Bamboo Sushi, it doesn’t. We strive to provide the highest quality products available while maintaining a reasonable price point."
In addition to sushi and sashimi they also have a wide selection of Japanese foods that range from noodle soup and seaweed salad to grilled Kobe beef.
To top it off, Bamboo Sushi is also involved with the local community, putting on and attending events (like TEDx) that benefit social or environmental causes. They also contribute to a wide range of causes like Red Cross and Freshwater Trust.
Contact Information
Bamboo Sushi website
Bamboo Sushi on Twitter
Bamboo Sushi on Facebook
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable Sushi
- The sustainable sushi trend is disruptive for traditional sushi restaurants, creating opportunities for sustainability-focused establishments like Bamboo Sushi.
- Ethical Consumption
- The ethical consumption trend is disrupting the restaurant industry, providing opportunities for businesses that prioritize transparency and accountability for customers, community involvement, and environmental sustainability, like Bamboo Sushi.
- Corporate Social Responsibility in Restaurants
- The trend towards corporate social responsibility in the restaurant industry is disrupting traditional business models, creating opportunities for certified B Corporations like Bamboo Sushi.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sushi Restaurants
- The sustainable sushi trend is disrupting the traditional sushi restaurant industry, highlighting the benefits of transparency and accountability for sustainable, ethical consumption.
- Restaurant Industry
- The trend towards corporate social responsibility in the restaurant industry is disrupting traditional business models, creating opportunities for certified B Corporations like Bamboo Sushi.
- Sustainability Certification
- The sustainability certification trend is disrupting the restaurant industry, creating opportunities for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability to customers through nationally recognized certifications and third-party audits, like at Bamboo Sushi.
