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- UC Sustainability Guidelines (pdf)
- UC Davis Waste Prevention and Recycling Policy
- Human Resources Goes Green
- How to set up a Zero Waste Event
- Xerox Solid Ink Printers
- Do not Know Where to Recycle an Item?
- Indoor Pick-Up Schedule
- Outdoor Pick-Up Schedule
- Minibin System
- Desktop Battery Bins
- Office Clean-outs
Zero Waste: Catering Guide
- Zero Waste Home
- Zero Waste Facilities Handbook (pdf)
- FAQ
- How To Plan an Zero Waste Event
- Looking for a Zero Waste Caterer?
- Catering Guide
- Buying Compostable
- Aggie Stadium
Here is a printable version of this page: "Caterer Guide Sheet" (pdf)
A caterer's guide to Zero Waste Practices at UC Davis events.
What is the University doing? The UC Davis campus has a goal to recycle 75% of materials discarded on campus by 2012 and to reach zero waste by the year 2020.
How is that possible? Through innovative composting and recycling projects, we are moving the campus toward zero waste. In order for this effort to succeed, we need to make changes in our catering practices.
What does that mean for caterers? Caterers are a crucial partner in the campus effort to meet our Zero Waste goals. When an event planner commits to Zero Waste principles, they agree to eliminate potential sources of waste from their event and to only provide food service items that are recyclable or compostable. Please review the list below:
| Avoid | Alternative |
| Single serving packets (like small ketchup) | Bulk containers (like ketchup bottles) |
| Plastic or Styrofoam dining ware and utensils | Paper dining ware and products. Biodegradable utensils, cups, straws, lids, etc...(corn/potato starch based) |
| Plastics #3-7 | Plastics #1 and #2 and bottles and cans |
| Disposable containers for foods | Reusable containers |
| Excessive quantities of food | Appropriate food portions |
| Plastic wrappers and films | Paper wrappers and tin foil |
| Plastic stir sticks | Wooden stir sticks |
How does it work? R4 provides bins that are requested. We work with caterers, event planners and guests to educate and facilitate events that strive for Zero Waste. If you would like assistance in planning, call the Zero Waste team at (530)752-7456.
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•Phone (530) 752-7456 • Fax (530) 754-9895•
R4 Program Manager: Lin King
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