My team and I have had a pretty trashy summer! Which is to say, we’ve spent a lot of time sorting trash and saving valuable materials from the landfill. We were fortunate to partner with three major events in central
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?
To Fly or Not to Fly? The Environmental Impact of Air Travel for Events
Last week I flew, and I have mixed feelings about it. I was presented with a great opportunity for my business that entailed flying to & from a meeting in another state on the same day. Something about both flights
How Much Waste Will Your Event Generate? Event Waste Estimate Formula
You’ve heard me talk a lot about the event waste problem in my articles. But have you ever wondered how much waste your event is actually generating? For the most accurate answer, the best thing to do is have my
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
Quick Tip: How to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Zero Budget
Did you know that the biggest climate change impact from your event happens before your event even begins? That’s because travel is the top contributor of greenhouse gas emissions from events. According to calculations by MeetGreen in 2014, for an
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
Quick Tip: Add a Sustainability Clause to Your RFPs
Today I’m debuting a new “Quick Tips” series! These short articles are meant to be quick for you to read and easy to apply. Quick Tip: Include a sustainability clause in your RFPs and reinforce it in your contracts. You
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