Are you looking to make an event more environmentally-friendly? Check out our resources below (click on underlined text to go to external websites where purchases can be made).
If you are holding a Talawanda-related and want to have reduce your waste by having a compost option, please contact ruthera@talwanda.org, or any of the contacts at the bottom of the page. We will be happy to arrange that for you and set up volunteers to direct people into what can and cannot go into the bins. Otherwise check out https://gozero.org and https://www.cityofoxford.org/news/2019/09/food-scrap-recycling-program for more information on how composting services work.
These cups are best suited for commercial compost systems, so please contact us to set up a compost bin.
Comes in variations for both hot and cold drinks.
Comes in multiple sizes.
These plates are best suited for commercial compost systems, so please contact us to set up a compost bin.
Microwave and freezer safe.
Comes in multiple sizes.
Suitable for food up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
See what kind of resources previous events had to help decide what you need. More previous events can be found on the "Activities" page. Events that were also zero-waste include homecoming, Oxford Empty Bowls, and more
Biodegradable cups & plates were provided, as well as volunteers from Talawanda and Miami Eco Reps.
Compost bin and biodegrade cups were provided. Students were encouraged to bring water bottles.
Compost bin and biodegrade cups were provided. Pizza boxes are also biodegradable by the way (as long as there is no plastic lining).