100% Zero Waste Materials Agreement
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Dear Vendor:
Thank you for your interest in participating at ___________________! We are proud to announce that with the help of Eco-Cycle, this will be a Zero Waste Event!
The goal at a Zero Waste Event is to plan ahead and distribute only materials that are recyclable or compostable (not any materials that will be landfilled). There will be Zero Waste Stations for recycling and composting available to participants at several locations. As a vendor handing out products at this event, you are key to the success of our Zero Waste initiative.
Vendors attending __________ are required to hand out only recyclable or compostable materials to the public. We have included local recycling and composting guidelines with this contract so you know what types of containers and packaging will be acceptable to distribute.
Also provided is a distributor list that you can use to locate acceptable materials. Remember, if an item cannot be recycled locally, we cannot accept it, even if your supplier has told you it can be recycled. If you have any questions as to whether your items are considered recyclable or compostable, please call Eco-Cycle at 303-444-6634 x 106. The Zero Waste Events Coordinator will answer your questions and help you understand your important role in this Zero Waste Event.
Our Zero Waste goal is simple to attain if you plan the materials you will be providing to the public ahead of time.
Guidelines to Containers and Service Ware
| Acceptable |
Not Acceptable* |
| All paper containers including plates, bowls, cups, etc. Waxed paper products are acceptable, as long as you can scratch the wax coating off with your fingernail. Nothing can have a plastic lining. |
Styrofoam (polystyrene). It is not recyclable, regardless of what your suppliers may tell you and despite any recycling symbols on the product. Plastic coated paper products, where the coating won't scratch off, are not acceptable. |
| #2 and #5 plastic tubs and cups (compostable paper, potato starch or corn starch preferred) |
All other numbers of plastic cups (even small deli cups) |
| Potato or cornstarch lids |
Plastic lids |
| Potato Starch or Corn Starch cutlery (spoons, forks, knives, straws) |
Plastic cutlery |
| Wooden stir-sticks, chopsticks, toothpicks and skewers |
Plastic straws |
| Waxed paper products |
Plastic-coated products |
Aluminum foil and cans |
Individual condiment packets |
Glass bottles and jars |
Prepackaged foods |
Narrow-neck plastic containers
(#1, #2 and #5 only) |
All other numbers of plastic |
Paper milk cartons and drink boxes |
Foil drink pouches |
Paper napkins and paper towels |
Plastic lids of any kind |
*Please note that you will be asked to remove
any non-recyclable
or
non-compostable items from your site for the duration of the event.
Vendors are required to hand out only recyclable or compostable products.
Here are some ideas that can help you achieve this goal:
- Offer finger foods to use fewer utensils.
- Consider replacing plastic bowls (for serving chili and soups) with bread bowls and using cones for ice cream.
- Paper napkins are compostable and can replace bulkier plates.
- Do not use Styrofoam or plastic (recyclable plastic bottles are OK). Please use the recyclable or compostable alternatives listed above.
- Compostable materials can be purchased easily and locally. (see below)
Sources for Compostable Serviceware:
There is no need to bring bins of your own. A small three-bin container system will be provided for you to dispose of recyclables, compostables and trash in your booth area.
We look forward to working with you to make this a successful Zero Waste Event. If you have questions regarding Zero Waste, call Eco-Cycle at 303-444-6634 x 106.
PLEASE NOTE: This agreement must be signed and returned to the event planning committee 2 weeks prior to the event in order for your business to participate.
100% Zero Waste Materials Agreement
As a vendor participating in ____________ on [mm/dd/yy] __________, I agree to distribute only reusable, recyclable or compostable materials per Eco-Cycle's guidelines. Vendors/Event planner (choose one) will purchase appropriate serviceware for the event. I also agree to sort my discards and make use of my Vendor Zero Waste Station.
| Business Name ___________________________ |
Employee ________________________________ |
Signature __________________________________ |
Date ____________________________________ |
Please send signed contract no later than ____________ to:
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
Also send a copy of this signature page to Eco-Cycle no later than one week prior to the event.
Eco-Cycle
Attn: Alyssa Reindel
5030 'Old' Pearl St.
Boulder, CO 80301
Fax: 303-444-6647
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