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Smart Event Guide

Having a classroom celebration?  Use our S M A R T Event Guide Sustainable Materials And Reduced Trash Suggestions for Your Banquets, Class Parties, Fairs and Meetings
Goal # 1!! 
Eliminate single-use plastic bottles at WPS events!
Communicate in your invitation that the event will be BYOBottle and thank attendees for saving resources!
Invitations and Decorations

  •  Use electronic invitations
  •  Design banners & signs so they can be reused
  •  Borrow decorations/tablecloths (email [email protected])
  •  Encourage carpooling/walking/biking/public transit to event
  •  Save leftover supplies for your next event 

Recycling/Composting

  • Contact your school custodian (https://wellesleyps.org/district-information/staff-directory/)
  • Locate recycling/compost bins next to trash cans 
  • Schedule volunteers to monitor area recycling area
  • Display signage on bins 
  • Book a compost hauler in advance (www.blackearthcompost.com or www.boostrapcompost.com) or bring food waste to RDF
  • Contact the Recycling & Disposal Facility (781-235-7600 x3345) to secure the Recyclemobile for larger, outdoor events

Food and Beverage

  • Try not to over order food
  • Purchase food that can be served without plates/utensils (roll-ups, burritos, finger food)
  • Bring containers for leftovers - send home with guests or donate to food pantry
  • Borrow beverage dispensers to fill with water/lemonade/iced tea (email: [email protected])
  • Reserve free MWRA mobile water bottle filler/fountain for large outdoor events ([email protected]). You supply your own cups and/or reusable water bottles
    • You supply your own cups and/or reusable water bottles
    • ​If composting is available at your school, make sure cups are BPI Certified https://bpiworld.org/. Otherwise, choose a cup that will produce the least amount of waste as it will need to go into the trash. (updated1/25)

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  • About
    • Our Mission and Who We Are
  • Take Action
    • So Much You Can Do
    • Buildings (Home/Office)
    • Donate
    • Food
    • Gas Leaks- Get off of Gas
    • IdleFree
    • Land Care
    • Run For Office
    • Solar
    • Transportation
    • Volunteer
    • Vote!
    • Waste >
      • Alternatives to Plastic
      • Gift Wrap
      • Reduce Plastic
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Green Schools
    • Mission and Who We Are
    • Green Team Representatives >
      • Food Waste Diversion
      • Environmental Education
      • Smart Event Guide
      • Borrow Free Supplies for Your Event!
    • Families >
      • End of year Locker Cleanout Tips
      • School Supply list