Sustainable Events in Minneapolis
We all know that events can be massive waste producers, and we at The Luminare are determined to offer all our of clients the peace of mind knowing that we take action with every event and focus on sustainability, mainly zero waste practices. This is achieved in a variety of different ways, for example:
Florals & Decor:
Eliminate floral foam, re-use/rent vases, select a non-synthetic twine for things like garland (so it can be composted), and use The Luminare’s complimentary plants and florals, and event decor, like arches, frames, vases.
Caterers:
Package all food in non-disposable containers and pans, and be prepared to separate organic compostable manner like food scraps, recycling and waste at each event. Use vendors that have sustainably focused business, that support local farmers, that care about zero-waste, and sustainability in general.
Bar:
Compostable cups, upgrades to reusable glassware, eliminate single use plastic like straws and cups, and eliminate non compostable/recyclable garnishes.
Food Waste Donations:
If your caterer does not offer it, The Luminare has access to food shelters to donate any unused food.
Recycling FAQ’s:
WHAT CAN BE INCLUDED:
Plastic
Bottles, containers, tubs and lids smaller than 3 gallons (#1, #2, #5)
Containers
Aluminum, steel, tin cans
Beer, wine, liquor bottles
Food jars
Glass jars
Pie tins
Paper
Brown grocery bags
Cardboard, flattened
Cereal, cracker, pasta boxes
Dairy and juice cartons
Electronics boxes
Foil containers
Mail, office & school paper
Magazines, catalogs
Newspapers and inserts
Phone books
Pop and beer boxes
Shoe boxes, gift boxes
DO NOT INCLUDE:
Auto, mirror or tinted glass
Batteries
Blueprints, transparencies
Carbon paper
Carpeting
Clothing
Hazardous waste or containers
Crystal glassware
Disposable diapers, plates
Egg carton boxes
Light bulbs
Metal or steel objects such as nails, wire, hangers or case strapping
Paper towels, napkins, tissue
Pet-soiled paper
Photos, photographic paper
Plastic bags
Pyrex, heat-resistant ovenware
Rubber-type materials, latex
Self-adhesive labels
Styrofoam
Toys
Wax coated boxes
Composting FAQ’s:
WHAT CAN BE INCLUDED:
ACCEPTABLE* FOR ORGANICS RECYCLING
All FOOD scraps
Pizza boxes
Egg cartons
Non-recyclable PAPER products:
Napkins, paper towels, tissues
Uncoated paper plates, cups, food containers, utensils
Uncoated paper straws
All BPI Certified compostable products certified by:
Other compostable products including:
Coffee grounds and filters
Tea bags
Plants and flowers
Wooden items such as chopsticks, popsicle sticks and toothpicks
DO NOT INCLUDE:
PLASTICS of any kind including: styrofoam, plastic bottles, condiment packets, plastic packaging, chip bags, candy wrappers, compostable plastics that do not meet BPI Certification standards.
Coffee cups not certified compostable
Fast food wraps, plastic coated paper, freezer boxes
Milk cartons, and other beverage cartons
Paper coated with foil
Cardboard boxes coated in wax
Wood pallets
METAL items including foil, metals, cans
Clothing
Glass
Diapers, sanitary products, pet waste
Cleaning wipes
Liquids or oil
Gum
Recyclable items: cartons, glass, plastic, paper, metal