Why your current recycling efforts aren't working
What the phrase "zero waste" means when applied to an event
The most environmentally beneficial thing you can do with event waste
The 5 areas where events have the biggest opportunities to reduce waste
Practical zero waste alternatives to common event supplies & giveaways
Tips to maximize the amount of food you can donate
The secret to successful relationships with waste haulers and charity partners
Why "wishful recycling" is a major concern for events
The groups you need to include on your zero waste team
The best bins to use for separating waste (and how to set them up so they're easy to use)
Purchase supplies for your event less wastefully
Reduce event waste even if you don't have the budget for reusable dishware
Design signs & banners to be reusable for multiple events
Determine the most responsible waste stream for every item (including how to tell if an item is recyclable or compostable)
Find compost facilities in your area
Divert even more waste by connecting with community organizations
Design recycling signs that guests will actually understand and follow
Efficiently measure waste without relying on vendor data
Calculate the waste diversion rate of your event and track your performance over time