Run all Town events as zero waste events. This will require staff training and education on protocol for a zero waste event.
(According to the action plan)Z2.1Zero waste events
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In 2022, staff invested in compostable items at events and worked on training a Green Team of community members and staff to help be zero waste goalies at events. Given the regional changes to compost collection that happened in early 2023, zero waste events shifted away from the disposable compostable options that were no longer accepted. Later in 2023, the Town piloted new sustainability measures at Chili Fest, including reusable mugs, edible and reusable utensils, and custom waste signage. We also piloted a number of circular approaches, including offering reusable cups at Ecotoberfest for the beer garden and supporting a costume exchange with over 200 Halloween costumes received from Superior residents. For 2024 events, staff continued a circular approach by shifting from disposables to reusable options to prevent waste in the first place and the Green Team was brought back for the largest Town event, Chili Fest. In 2025, large private events in parks will be encouraged to implement zero-waste strategies and we will also evaluate the remaining waste streams to continue to make improvements and work towards our zero waste commitment.
status last confirmed: May 2025