Does anyone have a general rule of thumb they use to estimate how much waste (in weight or volume) is expected at an outdoor public event serving food? I am trying to assist a student-lead group with organizing their festival aimed at educating and building awareness around the need for bringing sustainable practices into daily life. You can google the We Are Many Festival for more info.
Many thanks,
Mr. Kelly G. Goyer
Waste Prevention Coordinator
University of Saskatchewan
Facilities Mgmt. Div.
110 Maintenance Road
Saskatoon, Sask. CANADA S7N 5C5
Ph. (306) 966 1282
[email protected]
Public Events Rule of Thumb
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The Wisconsin Be Smart Coalition is a partnership of local communities, state agencies, non-profit and environmental organizations, and businesses dedicated to reducing waste and fostering sustainability in Wisconsin. They have good information for festival organizers at:
http://www.besmart.org/
There is some information regarding how much waste has been diverted from various festivals (case studies included) and a link to a report that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) has done. You may be able to find the data you are seeking either from this site, the coalition or the WI DNR.
Janice Kepka
Environmental Resources Center
University of Wisconsin
445 Henry Mall, Room 217
Madison, WI; 53706
608-263-4695