Waste reduction How to reduce waste produced at your event

Here are some common examples of waste generated at special events: GREY (garbage) BLUE (recycling) GREEN (organics) • Coffee cups and lids • Paper • All food waste • Plastic cutlery • Pop cans • Meat & bones • Plastic plates • Plastic bottles • Tissues • Straws • Plastic containers • Paper towels • Styrofoam • Boxboard • Napkins • Plastic bags • Glass bottles • Paper plates • Plastic wrap • Juice. [...] carts, sorting signs) •Provide waste collection (Refer to Section 9 - Fees) •Recruit and train volunteers •Contribute to a post-event discussion on •Ensure vendors are informed of the Waste challenges/successes and improvements for next Management Plan and proper waste sorting year •Monitor the Waste Sorting Stations during event to enure proper sorting is being completed •Track event waste divers. [...] These benefits include: • Extending the lifespan of landfills • Reducing the negative impacts of waste on the environment • Lowering event costs for garbage disposal • Attracting more event attendees by promoting the event as “eco-friendly” or “green” Responsibilities of volunteers • Stay at your designated Waste Sorting Station throughout your shift and assist patrons with waste sorting • Ensure. [...] GREY (garbage) BLUE (recycling) GREEN (organics) • Coffee cups and lids • Paper • All food waste • Plastic cutlery • Pop cans • Meat & bones • Plastic plates • Plastic bottles • Tissues • Straws • Plastic containers • Paper towels • Styrofoam • Boxboard • Napkins • Plastic bags • Glass bottles • Paper plates • Plastic wrap • Juice cartons • Paper bowls • Food wrappers • Milk cartons • Paper (heavi. [...] GREY (garbage) BLUE (recycling) GREEN (organics) • Coffee cups and lids • Paper • All food waste • Plastic cutlery • Pop cans • Meat & bones • Plastic plates • Plastic bottles • Tissues • Straws • Plastic containers • Paper towels • Styrofoam • Boxboard • Napkins • Plastic bags • Glass bottles • Paper plates • Plastic wrap • Juice cartons • Paper bowls • Food wrappers • Milk cartons • Paper (heavi.