Good news for donating food from events! Donating food in good faith to nonprofits has had liability protection in the U.S. for 25+ years, but Congress recently passed new legislation to expand those protections even further. The food donation law
Global Guidelines for Safe Use of Reusable Food & Beverage Serviceware at Events
Event industry, health and safety, and sustainability stakeholders from around the world have come together to demonstrate that reusable food and beverage serviceware can be used safely in all event settings, with the release of the Reusables at Events Hygiene
Safe, Sustainable Food & Beverage Tips from My Pandemic Wedding
Well, it’s happening. Despite our hopes when my fiance and I rescheduled our wedding from May to September, we’ve accepted that our celebration is going to look a little different than we had originally envisioned. It is, in fact, going
Can Events Be Sustainable in a Post-Pandemic World?
Updated 5/20/20 with additional information from new CDC guidance. As hotels, restaurants, and venues begin to reopen, we’re all imagining what post-pandemic events will look like. Many businesses and trade associations have publicly released their reopening plans to inspire public
What Makes Event Rentals More Sustainable Than Disposables?
A plastic plate or a ceramic plate: which is better for the environment? What about a plastic fork vs. a metal one? You have to use water and energy to wash dishes — isn’t that just as bad as waste?
Quick Tip: Cut Buffet Waste with Smaller Plates & Serving Utensils
If you’re a food lover like me, you probably get excited when you see a buffet at an event you’re attending. So many things to try! And you get can seconds of the foods you like! Talk about living the
3 Traps to Avoid When Choosing Compostable Event Supplies
Let me tell you about the worst car-buying experience I’ve ever had. Last spring I was looking for a used Toyota Prius (of course). I found one for sale at a dealership in the west Indy suburb of Avon, so
Case Study: The Secret to Successful Event Composting
Here’s a question to test your outlook on life: You have a bag that contains compostable food scraps to about the halfway point. Is the bag half-full or half-empty? Actually, it’s neither! (Read on to understand what I mean.) For
Zero Waste Kitchen Tips from a Catering Chef
I like to do a fair amount of home cooking, but I have to admit—I’m far from being a chef. I’ve never worked a food service job or in a commercial kitchen, but I’ve become incredibly interested in their operations
3 Ways to Avoid Food Waste Due to Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
Before you read this article, think of someone you know who has a serious food allergy. Were you able to think of someone? Or more than one person? It’s highly likely you were, because according to a recent study, 1