Green Catering Guidelines

As the only Certified Green Caterer™ in Wisconsin, we are committed to operating as environmentally friendly as possible. We use packaging that is recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, or reusable.

Here are some guidelines on how to properly dispose of any materials that come with our drop-off catering services:

Foil Pans

Fully recyclable, but need to be rinsed first.

Metal Chafer Frames

Fully recyclable or reusable.

Serving Utensils

Fully recyclable, but need to be rinsed first.

Flatware

Compostable; if unable to compost, these are biodegradable and can be disposed of in regular trash.

Napkins

Compostable; if unable to compost, these are biodegradable and can be disposed of in regular trash.

Platters/Bowls

Fully recyclable, but need to be rinsed first.

Balsa Wood Platters

Compostable and fully recyclable.

Plates

Compostable; if unable to compost, these are biodegradable and can be disposed of in regular trash.

Anything Palm Leaf

Compostable; if unable to compost, these are biodegradable and can be disposed of in regular trash.

Sterno

Dispose in regular trash.

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