According to a recent study, 2.44 pounds of waste is generated by individuals at events. By selecting a Preferred Green Caterer, you can ensure that all the material for your guests is compostable. Preferred Green Caterers are vendors that commit to providing compostable serviceware for JHU events at no extra charge.
But don't stop there. You can also reduce waste by sending out free food alerts if you have food left over at your event. Free Food Alert is an innovative platform developed by a then Hopkins student that allows event hosts to notify Hopkins community members of free food giveaways when there is excess food after their event. Sign up here.
Reducing food waste and composting at events are significant steps toward a zero-waste future for Johns Hopkins and a key action in the recently released Climate Action and Sustainability Plan. By choosing a Preferred Green Caterer and using Free Food Alert, we can work together to reduce and compost waste and feed people.
Learn more tips here for hosting a green event.
