Cooking For Zero Waste

Cooking for Solutions 2011 is going to be an event that is

What does Zero Waste mean?

The goal is to divert as much waste from the landfill as possible. Please help the Monterey
Bay Aquarium achieve this by participating and doing your part. The two main components of Zero
Waste are, first - using recyclable and compostable materials, and then - ensuring those materials are
disposed of properly.

What does Zero Waste mean for you as a chef or vendor?

All of the service ware that the guests will be using will be compostable, including all the
plates, napkins and cutlery.

You will be able to recycle and/or compost packaging materials, food scraps and containers.

You can start now by utilizing “The Right Materials”

Reusable plastic bins and containers are preferred

Reusable or recyclable cardboard boxes allow for easy reuse or disposal

No polystyrene coolers or ice chests please

Then on the night it will be all about “The Right Disposal”

In addition to roving folks who will be able to help you identify what is and isn’t recyclable
or compostable, recycle stations will be available at your station during setup and breakdown, and
compost bins will be available throughout the evening.

Please recycle all of your glass, aluminum, plastic, including stretchy plastic wrap and
reuse or recycle your cardboard boxes

Put all food scraps including meat and fish into the compost bins

Ensure any other staff or station helpers know about the goal and do their part too

Think twice before placing anything in the “landfill” bin

Help Cooking for Solutions become an even more sustainable event – be Zero Waste!