Zero Waste Events

If your group is interested in making your event “zero waste,” send us an email! ucdcce@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

We will help you with all the planning logistics- you would be surprised to know it’s not too difficult at all. Basically, it involves ordering your wares from the Student Services office a couple days ahead of time and knowing where the compost bins are located on campus (the MU).

For more info read the following”

How to Have a Zero Waste Event, adapted from R4

A Zero Waste Event follows the following guidelines

• Only the necessary number of plates and cups should be used

• No styrofoam can be used
• No #3 through #7 plastics can be used
• Food should be purchased in BULK and not in individually wrapped packages (no ketchup packets)
• Food portions will be determined appropriately to prevent food waste
• All uneaten food will be composted or donated along with any other compostable items
• All recyclables (e.g. paper, cardboard, cans and bottles) will recycled
• Attendees should bring a reusable mug/cup (recommended)

This entry was posted on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 at 11:37 pm and is filed under \"Waste\". You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.