Zero Waste Event Workshop Spring 2019

San Francisco Environment  Department (SF Environment) creates visionary policies and innovative programs that promote social equity, protect human health, and lead the way toward a sustainable future. We put our mission into action by mobilizing communities and providing the resources needed to safeguard our homes, our city, and ultimately our planet.

San Francisco Environment Department

<H3>San Francisco event producers are required to attend a free zero waste event training. </H3>
This workshop will cover the Mandatory Composting and Recycling Ordinance and the Bottled Water and Packaged Free Ordinance. Learn how to comply with zero waste event requirements, introduce reusables at your events and network with other event producers &amp; vendors!
Each attendee will receive a certificate so everyone must RSVP.  
Who Should Attend:
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<LI>Event producers, caterers, clean-up crews, and other vendors</LI>
<LI>Applicants of street closure permits with Department of Parking and Traffic</LI>
<LI>Applicants of facility use permits with the Recreation and Park Department or any other city department</LI>
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Concepts covered include:
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<LI>Mandatory Composting and Recycling requirements</LI>
<LI>Event food ware, packaged water, and hydration stations,</LI>
<LI>Recology event services and debris box rentals</LI>
<LI>Separation compliance (Sorting and contamination protocols)</LI>
<LI>Event greening services</LI>
<LI>Food waste reduction and food recovery at events</LI>
<LI>Discussion on single-use and reusables at events</LI>
<LI>NEW! Implementation of the 10% reusable cup requirement (Effective 2020)</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://sfenvironment.org/recycling-composting-resources-event-producers" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zero Waste Resources for Event Producers</A></LI>
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**This training is required for all event producers applying for permits through SF Recreation and Parks Department, Port of SF, SFMTA or any other City of San Francisco agency. Event producers wanting to know how to comply with SF legislation related to events are also invited.
All attendees will receive a Zero Waste Event Certification. Networking opportunities following the training. 
Contact <A HREF="mailto:Freddy.Coronado@sfgov.org" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Zero Waste Event Workshop Fall 2018" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Freddy Coronado</A> for more information.