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Why Zero Waste?
Every day, tons and tons of disposable cutlery and food waste ends up in landfills.
The environmental and social impacts resulting from the manufacture and disposal of these products are far reaching, particularly considering they're used just once and then permanently discarded.
For example, plastic utensils are made from petroleum, a deleterious and non-renewable resource. Paper plates, cups and bowls are made with paper, often at the cost of forest habitats and cultural ways of life.
And food waste (by volume) is the largest contributor to the production of methane gas... a green house gas emitted by landfills.
Naturally, because of who we are and what we do... it was only a matter of time before we began thinking about how we could minimize waste associated with our Steel City Big Pour.
As such our goal is to make the Big Pour a Zero Waste Event.
We can't achieve this goal without our Zero Waste Sponsor and YOU!
At this year's Big Pour, with the support of IKEA, the services of AgRecycle, Inc. and our Zero Waste Coordinator, Justin Parisi of CMU's Tepper School of Business, we will be composting all post-consumer food and beverage waste, plates, cups, bowls, napkins and utensils. The cutlery is compostable!
Additionally, we'll be separating and recycling all glass, aluminum, plastic and cardboard.
As a Big Pour patron please help us ensure the success of our zero waste goals by...
- Disposing of all food waste, napkins, cups, plates, knives, forks and spoons at one of the five Waste Stations where Zero Waste staff will take your waste. Literally, just drop it off... we'll do the rest.
- Empty unwanted liquids, before refilling your taster glass, into one of the orange and black rainbarrels placed throughout the event.
- Tell all your friends how you went to a beer festival and helped save the planet.
- Use your free Uni-Growler to purchase your beer in the future so you consume just beer and not more bottles and cans.
For future reference... CJ will be selling the rainbarrels after the event to help cover the cost of Zero Waste supplies and expenses.
Big Pour Brewers and Food partners (coming soon)
Big Pour Brewers and Food Partners... please click here for day of event logistics and specific Zero Waste instructions.
Compostable Serving Materials Order Form
Our purchasing decison...
Compostable products are being purchased from Eco-Products Inc. Eco-Products, Inc. is dedicated to conducting business in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Here is their sustainability policy intheir own words...
"Our business philosophy is protective of the environment and mindful of the impact it has on the lives of our employees and their communities. We are committed to returning profits to our investors and ensuring a strong future for our employees. Our goal is to be a leader in the sustainability movement and our path to sustainability consists of:
- A commitment to reduce our impacts on air, water and soil, to reduce our generation of solid and hazardous waste, and to limit our consumption/intake of goods and raw materials.
- The quality of life for our employees and the surrounding community will be evaluated when business decisions are being considered.
- Maintaining open lines of communication with our employees, neighbors, regulators and those impacted by our business will remain a priority.
- A commitment to comply with applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
We will achieve our goals by striving towards continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations. People, conservation, and pollution prevention are integral to our business."