Collection: Shop for Eco-Friendly Outdoor Catering Supplies

With the state of our planet on the minds of the public more than ever, you can’t afford to be seen taking a backseat when it comes to the environment. If you cater outdoor events, there are several small changes you can make to an existing catering business to be more Eco-friendly that will leave a big impact on guests. Replacing petroleum-based food service disposables with sustainable land-fill friendly solutions will impress guests and strengthen your brand while helping your business propel ahead of industry trends.

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Rid plastic straws for paper or natural wheat straws, and replace those red Solo® cups with Award-Winning crystal clear compostable glassware, such as beer and shot glasses that double as ECO portion pots used for dips, condiments, and dressings. These steps will provide a positive impression to guests and customers, so will replacing waxed paper plates with high-quality bagasse plates. And, if you plan on having to-go containers available at your event, then be sure to consider Vegware’s premium takeout food containers or Emerald's economy line of clamshell-designed food containers.

Because conventional single-use gloves require 100+ years to decompose in landfills, many “green” or LEED-certified companies have switched their disposable hand protection products over to our popular biodegradable latex-free nitrile gloves. Available in blue, black, and green colors, SHOWA® sustainable single-use Eco Best® Technology (EBT) nitrile gloves are GreenCircle®-certified to decompose 82% in 386 days. They're perfect for color-coding processes or departments, and they comply with the FDA food contact standard 21CFR 177.2600 for use with food. Durable and snug-fitting, they are ideal for cleaning, cooking or handling foods. Vegware’s compostable plant-based PLA disposable "deli" gloves are a lightweight, translucent, and loose-fitting glove, a popular choice when handling or serving food items.