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)