At Grumpy’s we are doing everything we can to be a fully functioning Eco-friendly business.  We are not here to preach facts and figures about global warming; however, we like to think we have created an enjoyable environment for you to think about it.

We hope to set an example which will inspire other hospitality venues, businesses and individuals to choose a similar path and start thinking green.

Drink:
The microbrewery scene in Australia is expanding rapidly -  if you are still drinking VB come visit us and we will show you magical things!
All of our beers (on-tap and bottled) and wines are made right here in Victoria (see our Beer and Wine list for a comprehensive list). 

Why?  

Well, we think the carbon footprint generated from importing food and drink is an utterly pointless burden on our environment. We are so lucky to have a vast supply of locally produced beer and wine available to us. Victoria has such an abundance of produce at such an exceptional standard and quality, which is becoming competitive at a global level.

The majority of our first pour spirits are Australian as is our top shelf selection from Tasmania.  Grumpy’s Green is continually working towards making our product range wholly Australian.

Food:
Our Food Menu is 100% vegetarian with all our ingredients originating from Victoria to minimise our carbon footprint.

We use organic produce as much as possible.

Behind the scenes: 
We have two, 2,000 litre water tanks catching rain that falls from the Melbourne sky, we use this to flush our toilets and water our plants.

Our cleaning products meet American accreditations and are bio-degradable – their ingredients include coconut oil!

Grumpy’s Green only uses compact fluorescent light bulbs and soy-based candles to light our establishment. 

Our office uses 100% recycled paper, we use online, paperless, billing systems, energy efficient appliances where possible and employ eco-friendly web designers and web hosts to maintain our online presence.

We ensure that we recycle all our paper, glass, plastics, wine corks and organic waste.

Earth hour:
Inspired by the global sensation where the world is encouraged to go for one hour without electronic lighting and/or cut down on their energy impact, we at Grumpy’s, light our entire alleyway and predominately our beer garden and bar area using (soy based) candles every single night -  it also makes for a more romantic atmosphere kids….
While Grumpy’s ‘earth evening’ is another step towards cutting our greenhouse emissions - it has more direct social impact than any of our more ‘behind the scenes’ steps.  It is a straightforward example to all our patrons of the ease and accessibility of energy conserving options.

Carbon offset:
A percentage of every purchase you make at Grumpy’s contributes to variety of environmental projects through our membership with Greenfleet (Greenfleet is a Greenhouse Friendly™ Approved Abatement Provider). Please find out what fabulous things they do (and that you will be doing!) at www.greenfleet.com.au.

We are always trying to do more to become a fully functioning eco-friendly bar and we are always open to suggestions or hearing about what other people are doing!  We plan to use solar panels to power of our office and supply other designated areas as our business grows.