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Waste Diversion Results from Summer 2019 Events

Waste Diversion Results from Summer 2019 Events

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

Julia Spangler September 23, 2019 Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Non-Profit Events, Zero Waste Events No Comments Read more

What Makes Event Rentals More Sustainable Than Disposables?

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?

Julia Spangler May 28, 2019 Catering, Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Meetings, Non-Profit Events, Zero Waste Events 1 Comment Read more

To Fly or Not to Fly? The Environmental Impact of Air Travel for Events

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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

Julia Spangler May 1, 2019 Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Meetings No Comments Read more

How Much Waste Will Your Event Generate? Event Waste Estimate Formula

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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

Julia Spangler April 25, 2019 Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Meetings, Non-Profit Events, Zero Waste Events No Comments Read more

Quick Tip: Cut Buffet Waste with Smaller Plates & Serving Utensils

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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

Julia Spangler April 3, 2019 Catering, Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Meetings, Non-Profit Events, Weddings, Zero Waste Events No Comments Read more

Quick Tip: How to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Zero Budget

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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

Julia Spangler March 13, 2019 Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Meetings No Comments Read more

Case Study: The Secret to Successful Event Composting

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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

Julia Spangler March 7, 2019March 4, 2019 Catering, Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Meetings, Non-Profit Events, Zero Waste Events No Comments Read more

Zero Waste Kitchen Tips from a Catering Chef

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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

Julia Spangler February 28, 2019February 26, 2019 Catering, Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Meetings, Non-Profit Events, Zero Waste Events No Comments Read more

Quick Tip: Add a Sustainability Clause to Your RFPs

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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

Julia Spangler February 21, 2019February 20, 2019 Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Meetings, Non-Profit Events No Comments Read more

3 Ways to Avoid Food Waste Due to Allergies and Dietary Restrictions

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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

Julia Spangler February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Catering, Conferences and Conventions, Corporate Events, Meetings, Non-Profit Events, Zero Waste Events No Comments Read more
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