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Organic Compost

Resources

By utilizing reusable dishware, you are promoting responsible consumption, while minimizing single use plastic waste and reducing the environmental footprint of your event! Here are a few other resources that guide sustainable practices. 

Waste Diversion & Composting

Composting is crucial in helping divert organic waste from landfills and reducing methane emissions. Definitely reserve a compost bin from Plate Club, we even provide the compost bags!! 

 

For events held on campus, here is a list of buildings with compost collection. McGill Event Support offers compost collection for events held outdoors, contact the team at special.events@mcgill.ca for the details. Additional arrangements to facilitate compost collection can often be made with building maintenance and porters. 

Office of Sustainability - Sustainable Event Certification

Take a look at the Sustainable Events checklist, created by the McGill Office of Sustainability, for support in creating an environmentally and socially responsible event. Any McGill affiliated event is eligible for a Sustainable Event Certification, with more info regarding the process on their website.

If you have resources regarding sustainable practices, please let us know so we can spread the word.

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