We bring a high level of environmental and social responsibility to our day to day operations and incorporate ecological considerations into all business decisions. To promote our company green policy, Great Performances adopted usage of biodegradable disposables in our cafes in 2007 and began using all leftover cooking oil used in production at Great Performances to heat Katchkie Farm's greenhouses in the winter, transported only in return produce trucks. From biodegradable service ware and trash bags to organic fair-trade soap, and from LED light integration to comprehensive waste, we have created essential programs that encourage each employee to recycle, compost, and re-purpose material for immediate use in shelters and places of need.
It is our shared goal with our clients to suggest sustainable products and solutions in order to cultivate an eco-friendly experience for all parties. We also encourage clients to select our 100 Mile Menu which sources locally-grown, seasonal ingredients.
Slow Food NYC recently awarded Great Performances the Snail of Approval, in recognition of our commitment to helping maintain the quality, authenticity, and sustainability of the food supply of New York City.
Composting
Beginning in 2009, we have implemented composting to convert food waste into high-grade topsoil. In our kitchen, in additional to recycling bins, we have designated compost bins where our cooks and chefs discard all organic waste (produce, dairy, meat, fish). At large scale events, we provide compost bins for food garbage collection as well.
The 120-day composting process involves mixing organic materials such as food scraps, plants and natural wood products to create topsoil. The soil is then sold to local landscapers and retailers throughout the metro area. Besides enriching the ground for farming, composting drastically reduces the amount of food waste sent to landfills, thus decreasing greenhouse gasses. We are proud to work with Action Carting Environmental Services in this effort.
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GP Green Team
The Green Team examines all aspects of our daily lives, big and small, and suggests changes to increase our efficiency and reduce our impact on the environment.
Some our recent accomplishments and initiatives include:
- Becoming a founding member of the Sustainable Business Network of New York City
- Implementing our Composting Program
- Bolstering our food rescue plans to reduce waste and deliver food to the hungry
- Optimizing our carting process to make sure that recyclables are recycled
- Creating a paperless press kit
- Evaluating how we can increase fuel efficiency in our delivery fleet
- Equipping all workstations with power strips that are turned off at the end of each day
- Creating a comprehensive policy for printing and paper use, including the use of 100% recycled paper
- Donating shredded paper to an animal shelter for use in their spay/neuter ward
- Eliminating printed pay stubs
For more information, please contact us at gpgreenteam@greatperformances.com.