Smart Event Guide

Invitations and Decorations

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• ​​​​Use electronic invitations

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• Design banners & signs so they can be reused

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• Borrow decorations/tablecloths (email whssustainability21@gmail.com)

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• Encourage carpooling/walking/biking/public transit to event

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• Save leftover supplies for your next event 

 

Recycling/Composting

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• Contact your school custodian (https://wellesleyps.org/district-information/staff-directory/)

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• Locate recycling/compost bins next to trash cans 

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• Schedule volunteers to monitor area recycling area

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• Display signage on bins 

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• Book a compost hauler in advance (www.blackearthcompost.com or www.boostrapcompost.com) or bring food waste to RDF

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• Contact the Recycling & Disposal Facility (781-235-7600 x3345) to secure the Recyclemobile for larger, outdoor events​​

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Food and Beverage

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• Try not to over order food

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• Purchase food that can be served without plates/utensils (roll-ups, burritos, finger food)

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• Bring containers for leftovers - send home with guests or donate to food pantry

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• Borrow beverage dispensers to fill with water/lemonade/iced tea (email: whssustainability21@gmail.com)Reserve free MWRA mobile water bottle filler/fountain for large outdoor events (call 617-788- 1177). You supply your own cups and/or reusable water bottles

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• Order cone cups (un-lined) for dances/sporting events

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• Reduce clean up as cups can’t be put down

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• Recycle with paper