What the Green Score is
The Green Score is noomoo's at-a-glance sustainability rating for every venue in the directory. It runs from 0 to 3 leaves and tells diners how seriously a kitchen is taking the planet beyond the menu itself. Vegan is the starting line — the Green Score is what comes after.
It's not a certification, and it isn't pay-to-play. It's our own read on publicly stated practices, owner-submitted info, and the occasional friendly nudge from the noomoo community.
How we score the three leaves
Each leaf represents a separate pillar:
Plant-based sourcing
Are ingredients local, seasonal, organic where possible? Do they prioritise Australian producers and minimise air-freighted goods? Bonus points for transparent supplier lists.
Packaging
Takeaway containers, cutlery, cups and straws — are they compostable, reusable, or recyclable? Do they discount BYO cups? Plastic-free wins big here.
Waste practices
Commercial composting, food-waste donation programmes, energy use, and how the kitchen handles end-of-day surplus. Tidy systems, fewer bins to landfill.
What each leaf level means
0 leaves — Not yet scored
We haven't gathered enough info to score this venue. Owners can change that in minutes by claiming the listing.
1 leaf — Getting started
Solid plant-based menu, with at least one sustainability practice in place. A good foundation.
2 leaves — Walking the talk
Visible commitment across two of the three pillars — typically thoughtful packaging plus active waste programmes.
3 leaves — Genuine sustainability leaders
Excellent across sourcing, packaging, and waste. These are the venues raising the bar for everyone else.
How venues can improve their score
- Claim your listing and fill in your sourcing and packaging details.
- Switch to certified compostable or reusable takeaway packaging.
- Set up a commercial compost service or partner with a food-rescue group like OzHarvest or SecondBite.
- Publish your suppliers — transparency counts.
- Offer a discount for BYO cups and containers.
- Email us at hello@noomoo.com.au with updates and we'll rescore.