Tips for Your Agency > Cafeteria

Single-Use Items

Here are some ways to reduce waste associated with single-use items:

• Consider serving food and beverages using reusable cups, bowls, plates, utensils, and trays.

• Offer free or reduced-cost refills to employees who bring reusable mugs or cups.

• Avoid single-use condiments. Buy in bulk and use refillable dispensers or other containers for sugar, cream, salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, soy sauce, and other condiments.

• Use straw and toothpick dispensers to eliminate use of individually wrapped products.

• Use fewer disposable batteries. Invest in individual rechargeable batteries and a recharger.

• Purchase products in packaging that is recyclable and/or made with recycled content.

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