Making Events More Sustainable
At Eco Communities, one of our key aims is to reduce single-use plastics—especially at events, where waste can quickly add up. We support event organizers in making their gatherings more eco-friendly by offering reusable cup solutions and sustainability advice. In some cases, we attend events to engage with the public and manage the reusable cups directly, and we also offer a cup loan service for both hot and cold beverages.
Supporting Events with Reusable Cups
Since launching our initiative, our reusable cups have been used at numerous school events. Recently, Cheshire Swing Cats incorporated them into their three-day Swing Cat Strut event at Hoole Community Centre. Winsford Council is also utilizing our Cheshire Cups for its upcoming Winsford Decides event, which will host around 300 residents.
Collaborating for a Plastic-Free Future
Our next major event is the Taste Cheshire Food & Drink Festival at Chester Racecourse over Easter Weekend. We are working closely with the festival team to significantly reduce single-use plastics this year, with an ambitious goal of making the event completely plastic-free by 2026.
Beyond that, we are managing the Sustainable Event Plan for Chester Green Weekend and Party in the Park in Winsford, both happening in June.
Sustainability at Chester Green Weekend
For Chester Green Weekend, we are prioritizing sustainability across all aspects of the event:
- Sustainable food choices – All food will be plant-based or locally sourced, with an emphasis on organic and sustainable ingredients.
- Minimizing food waste – Food vendors usually sell out, but any leftover food this year will be donated to local charities to prevent waste.
- Recycling & waste reduction – We aim to minimize overall waste by promoting reuse initiatives. Additionally, we will have a comprehensive recycling system that aligns with the council’s home recycling policy.
- Water Refill Bar – A free water refill station will be available, encouraging attendees to bring their own reusable bottles or borrow our returnable ones.
- Reusables Bar – All hot and cold drinks will be served in Eco Communities reusable cups.
How We Can Help Your Event Be More Sustainable
If you’re organizing an event and want to make it more eco-friendly, we can support you with:
- Implementing environmentally friendly sustainability measures.
- Reducing waste and maximizing recycling initiatives.
- Developing energy-efficient strategies to minimize consumption.
- Connecting you with trusted eco-friendly food and drink vendors.
- Engaging and educating attendees on sustainability best practices.
Read more on our Website and download our Sustainable Event Planning Guide
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Let’s work together to make events greener, more responsible, and better for the planet!
