A new service for large, public events provides reusable dishware that diverts plates, bowls, glasses and utensils from the landfill, all for a nominal fee.
The Sustainable Events Services (SES) Program is offered by Waste Wise Lane County (Lane County Waste Management), the city of Eugene and Action Rent-All & Events. The SES program delivers sanitized dishware, cleaning supplies and dish return station signage
to events. After the event, the program collects the dirty dishes for much less than the cost of purchasing disposable food service ware.
In addition to preventing waste and enabling cost savings, the SES program also allows event planners an opportunity to market and promote sustainability efforts to attendees, which is something many people in Lane County value highly.
The SES Program allows event planners to reserve up to 1,000 9-inch plates, 1,000 11-inch plates, 700 bowls, 1,500 glasses, 2,450 forks, 1,275 spoons, 750 table knives and eight water bottle refilling stations for single or multi-day events. All inventory is BPA-free, secure and stackable.
To learn more, email sustainableeventservices@lanecountyor.gov or visit www.lanecountyor.gov/wastewise-events
Daniel Hiestand has been the Lane County Waste Reduction Outreach Coordinator since 2022.
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