Team WasteLess Food, Drink, Sustainability

Our Story and Our Team “While it may seem small, the ripple effects of small things are extraordinary” - American Politician Matt Bevin Food, Drinks, and Sustainability Observing these places for improvement Local community members that engage in these local establishments on a daily basis

The Large Scale Problem We began by looking at plastic outputs 6.3 Billion Metric tons sit in landfills for 500 years

The Large Scale Problem Resturants use many plastic materials (Wraps, cups, tableware) Only 13% of restaurants compost and 30% buy compostable materials On average 10X more expensive than plastics Waste Collection Services offer various options for collection trash, recycling, and compost that are not being utilized

Design Process/Initial Solution Reusable cups to replace cheap plastic Pros: Branding opportunity Environmentally conscious Consumer benefit Cons Potentially more expensive Extra water waste to wash cups

Stakeholder’s Illegal Petes Bryan Williams, Manager Local Community Interest in sustainability initiatives Vail Resorts Fritz Bratschie, Sustainability Coordinator Experience with potential setbacks

Interview Insights What we wanted to learn: Main concerns Understanding culture/business practices Realistic options Gauging consumer interest

What We Learned Illegal Pete’s 95% of dry goods are compostable Need for new collection services “Worth the extra cost” ~ Bryan Williams Vail Resorts Decrease inputs to decrease outputs Emphasis on reusable materials Creating value for the firm

Our Final Solution All compostable materials Compost bins Educate Start the conversation between employees and customers Creating a loop effect

Implementation Schedule

Implementation Tasks Tasks Task A: Purchase of materials (waste bins, garbage bags, placards) Task B: Education of staff on recycling process Task C: Installation of three-part waste bins, coordination with collection service Tasks D & E: Survey of employees/consumers, and potential redesign based on feedback

Implementation Resources Human Financial Equipment Monitoring/Measurement Create a baseline for trash/recyclables collected Compare weekly reports to baseline to determine progress

Implementation Risks Risk Changes in cost Excess water use Additional labor

Social Impact Long -Term Vision with Long -Term Payouts About being an exemplary leader for change and culture to inspire others to act Evans Restaurants 20 years from now Start a chain reaction through a single action Buy into the consumerism of the future and sustainability Love for your community and the impacts you can have on it

Thank You!