 An R4 organized Zero Waste event |
Advantages of Reducing Waste
- Decrease the university's cost of land filling
- Saves time and energy spent cleaning waste
- Reduces impact on the environment
Food Tips
Serve food items that do not require utensils:
- Hamburgers
- Hot Dogs
- Sandwiches
- Finger Foods
Serve food items with minimal waste:
- Cupcakes
- Corndogs
- Ice Cream Cones
Utensils and Eating Surfaces
- Use toothpicks in place of disposable wares
- Use reusable paper products, which can be composted when done with
- Avoid using Styrofoam
- When serving food, use reusable containers such as Tupperware
- Encourage people to bring mugs or reusable cups and utensils
Condiments
- Avoid Using individual condiment packets, use large dispensers or bottles instead
Take Home Message
- Reusable products have a more professional look than disposable ones
- Commitment to recycling and reducing waste is beneficial for both you and the university
- Saves time and money
- Reduces the environmental impact of waste
- Makes you feel good
If you would like help in organizing your low waste event, please visit our Zero Waste website!
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