# Holistically Green Eateries 'Gather' Restaraunt is an Eco-Conscious Hotspot By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gather-restaraunt References: [gatherrestaurant](http://www.gatherrestaurant.com/) It's not often that you come across an eating establishment like Gather restaurant. Not only does this green cuisine kitchen serve [sustainable food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-neos), they employ sustainable architecture and modern interior design. Located in Berkely, California, Gather restaurant offers food from [local farming communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pignear-bath), and is largely composed of furniture and fixtures that come from recycled materials. By integrating these green considerations into every aspect of their business, Gather restaurant breaks down the preconception that eco-business is constrained by convenience. **Implications** - The idea behind the Gather restaurant is to emphasize how easy it is to live green and sustainable. While participants in the green movement often throw around the terms "whenever possible," the restaurant's owners believe that green living is always within reach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Dining:** Restaurants implementing sustainable food practices and architecture for an eco-conscious dining experience. - **Recycled Materials Design:** Businesses utilizing recycled materials and implementing sustainable interior design in all aspects of their operations. - **Local Farming Communities:** Restaurants sourcing their food from local farming communities to support sustainable agriculture practices and reduce carbon footprint. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants have the opportunity to differentiate themselves and attract eco-conscious consumers by implementing sustainable food practices and architecture. - **Interior Design Industry:** The interior design industry can provide innovative solutions for businesses to incorporate sustainable design using materials such as recycled furniture and fixtures. - **Agriculture Industry:** Local farming communities can partner with restaurants to provide sustainably sourced ingredients and create a more eco-friendly food system. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reclaimed Interior Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether.md) - [Culinary Research Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronomy-open-ecosystem.md) - [Artful Warm Interior Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-restaurant.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [Compacted Earth Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quisimangia.md) - [Elevated Vegan Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-resto.md) - [Healthy Restaurant Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-kitchen.md) - [Sustainable Hospitality Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-neos.md) - [Luscious Dining Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ful-kyoto.md)