DENNY'S NAMED ONE OF NEWSWEEK'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES. JOIN OUR TEAM Main navigation The Environment Denny's has implemented policies and practices aimed at reducing environmental impact at the corporate level, the restaurant level and everywhere in between. Promoting ENERGY CONSERVATION Denny’s has a responsibility to protect the planet by continuously looking for ways to decrease energy consumption. Lighting Lighting 100% of Denny's corporate restaurants and new greenfield locations, as well as our corporate office, are equipped with LED fixtures that consume less energy. In addition, all new restaurant locations are equipped with occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting and dimming systems. 9% REDUCTION IN ELECTRICITY USAGE IN CORPORATE RESTAURANTS 12% REDUCTION IN ELECTRICITY USAGE IN CORPORATE OFFICE Natural gas Natural Gas Within company restaurants, Denny's had lowered the amount of dekatherms since 2017 year over year, using an estimated 1,700 dekatherms of natural gas and 337,000 kWh from non-renewable sources. Wastewater Wastewater In our restaurants, we have implemented a program that allows restaurants to safely shut off costly cook's line “dipper wells” without compromising food safety standards. 250K GALLONS OF WATER SAVED PER RESTAURANT A Dedicated Approach to WASTE MANAGEMENT Denny’s is always exploring innovative new ways to deliver our guests’ favorite dishes—and always in a way that strives to minimize waste. Packaging Packaging Denny's has replaced all Styrofoam food packaging with Talc-Filled Polypropylene (TFPP) packaging, and is working to eliminate the use of Styrofoam cups. Our company headquarters estimates it saves about 13 miles worth of cups a year (approximately 9.5K cups). 13 miles worth of cups per year Recycling Recycling Recycling is highly encouraged throughout our corporate office and all restaurant locations. At the corporate office, we recover approximately 1,400 lbs. of organic material each month, and while restaurant locations do not generate hazardous waste streams, approximately 13.75% of non-hazardous waste is diverted to recycling. 1,400 lbs of material are recovered each month EXPLORE MENU LOCATIONS GIFT CARDS ABOUT US COMPANY CAREERS NEWS & MEDIA CONTACT US FRANCHISING INVESTORS VALUES SOCIAL IMPACT DIVERSITY FAMILY & COMMUNITY FOOD OUR PEOPLE THE ENVIRONMENT Legal Menu © 2021 DFO, LLC. All rights reserved. PRIVACY POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS ACCESSIBILITY By clicking the Accept button, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage and assist in our marketing efforts. Learn More ACCEPT DECLINE