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466 Lexington Ave
New York, NY, 10017

Sun: 8AM-4PM
Mon: 7AM-8PM
Tue: 7AM-8PM
Wed: 7AM-8PM
Thu: 7AM-8PM
Fri: 7AM-8PM
Sat: 8AM-4PM
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(212) 697-7200

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Cafe Metro (46th and Lexington)
Verification code: 6SG2

Cafe Metro is New York City's favorite restaurant serving breakfast items, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizza and much more, with delivery and catering options as well.

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Recycling/ Waste Management

Recycling
Have recycle bins next to trash bins
Recycle all electronic waste (i.e. batteries, cell phones, etc.)
Hang a wall display encouraging recycling
Food Waste
Recycle waste vegetable oil
Waste Less
Ask customers before giving out take-out utensils
Hand dryers in bathroom
Staff asks customer before providing receipt

Energy

Heating/Air Conditioning
Air Conditioner : High Efficiency Energy Star air conditioners: (% of thermostats)
Thermostats: Programmable and/or Energy Star thermostats: (% of thermostats)
Thermostats: Programmed to shut off when premises close: (% of thermostats)
Insulation
Entryway: Airlock Entryway
Weather-Stripping : Weather-strip insulation on external doors
Water Heating
Water Heater : EnergyStar water heater
Kitchen Lighting
Fluorescent light bulbs (T8 or smaller)
Close down sequence
Non-Essentials: Non-essential lights and appliances : (including computers, stereos, etc shut off)

Water

Kitchen
Dishwashing Station : Water-saving spray valves (EPA WaterSence labeled or under 1.5 gpm)
Dishwashing Station : No continuous flow used to wash the drain trays of the coffee/milk/soda beverage island
Appliances : Appliances set to water saving setting
Restrooms
Faucets : Water saving aerators on faucets: (labeled with EPA Water Sense label)
Outdoor Clean-Up
Sidewalk Cleanup : Use a broom, rather than a hose, to clear sidewalks, driveways, loading docks and parking lots

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