Environmentally Friendly Catering Things to consider when planning a Zero Waste and/or Sustainable Catered Event

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Environmentally Friendly CateringThings to
consider when planning a Zero Waste and/or
Sustainable Catered Event

• Planning Choices
• Choose biodegradable plastic utensils, cups
  paper plates/napkins OR choose china since it is
  re-useable
• Avoid individually packaged items order bulk
  to reduce waste.
• Ask that recycling compost containers be
  available with proper signage to educate your
  guests (dont forget the compostable garbage bags
  needed!)
• If having a china event, ask that the food scraps
  be composted behind the scenes.
• Arrange for left-over food to be picked up or
  delivered to the local food shelter (available
  for large volume events).

• Food Choices
• Choose Fair Trade Coffee.
• Choose locally grown regional foods (e.g.
  produce, nuts, olive oil, rice etc.).
• Choose organic and/or free range meats.
• Choose only sustainable seafood best choices as
  listed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
  Program. www.seafoodwatch.org
• Choose local biodynamic/organic wines
  sustainably brewed beer when possible.

University Catering is committed to actively
supporting procedures, policies, and practices
that foster a sustainable food system.