Catering with a Conscience
We believe that businesses have a responsibility to not only protect but also improve our natural environment while conducting daily operations. The reality that our industry consumes an incredible amount of energy and creates an amazing amount of waste has forced us to investigate ways to mitigate the effect on our world. As an environmentally responsible business, we also view our actions through the lens of our impact on the planet. Our commitment to sustainability runs through all facets of our business.
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Main Event Caterers has taken another huge step in our quest for sustainability. We have installed a Vivreau water purification and filtration system in our facility that allows us to bottle our own still and sparkling waters. This effort has completely eliminated our use of water in plastic bottles, which in turn eliminates the carbon footprint of their production, transportation and recycling. Add to that the fact that the water is fresher and better tasting and you have a recipe for success!
We have also altered our practices in the following ways:
Main Event Caterers offsets the equivalent amount of electricity purchased from Dominion Power by purchasing an equal amount of energy from a wind farm. This energy is in turn funneled to the electric grid to reduce our reliance on non-sustainable energy sources.
Our fleet of delivery vehicles as well as our employees' transportation to and from work also creates a measurable amount of carbon dioxide pollution. In order to mitigate this impact on greenhouse gases and global warming we purchase carbon offsets from Terrapass, who in turn invests in renewable energy sources to neutralize our impact.
The front line of an environmental initiative is to recycle the majority of waste. From Main Event Caterers' production facility to your event, we recycle all acceptable plastics, tin, glass, and cardboard. The majority of our organic waste in food preparation is composted locally and, effective January 1, 2008 we began exclusively using alternative disposables made from Corn, Palm, Balsa and Bagasse. These revolutionary products are also biodegradable and compostable. Our estimated contribution to landfill has been reduced by 70%.
For our newest initiative, Main Event is partnering with natural producers to directly obtain an amazing selection of heritage breeds and sustainable seafood and will make these cuts available to our customers for a naturally connected experience.
We have a mandate to educate our clients, staff and suppliers on responsible environmental stewardship. It is empowering to witness the motivation that is created in individuals and the collective difference it can make.
We know not what the future holds but we do know that Main Event Caterers will continue our endeavor to research and implement ways to minimize the impact of our daily work.
