Chef

Dominique Crenn

Dominique Crenn, a French chef living in the United States, stands out not only for her culinary talent and sunny personality, but also for her sensitivity to a variety of causes. She is known for daring to express her ideas and for her commitment. Married to actress Maria Bello in 2024, she uses her fame to defend the rights of sexual and gender minorities. She also supports various social movements such as Black Lives Matter, and workers’ rights. She is the first woman in the United States to win three Michelin stars for Atelier Crenn, also certified as the country’s first plastic-free restaurant. Dominique Crenn has been named Plastic Free Certification ambassador for her ongoing commitment to the fight against waste and polluting plastics.

Initiative

Plastic Free Certification

Plastic Free Certification was created in 2018 by a group of 12 members, coming from different worlds but connected by an invisible thread: the protection and safety of the planet and human beings. They are associated with ASviS, itself founded in 2016 with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of the Agenda 2030 goals for sustainable development, by mobilizing Italian society, its economic and social players and its institutions. The initiative proposes to certify companies and establishments that are actively committed to reducing their use of single-use plastics. It also promotes awareness of the environmental impact of plastics and encourages the transition to more sustainable practices.

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