Through a commitment to incorporating sustainability throughout county government operations, Sustainable Sarasota is researching options for "greening" the food service in county buildings.

Benefits of green food service are:
   • Reduced waste stream
   • Reduced energy usage
   • Support of local business
   • Increased recycling rate
   • Support of local and sustainable
     agriculture

• Develop an "environmental business policy" for the food service program.
• Purchase energy efficient appliances as needed and maintain energy-saving and water-saving policies.
• Use low-waste, recycled and biodegradable food service supplies.
• Develop composting and extensive recycling programs for food supplies.
• Purchase foods from local, organic and sustainable farms.

Download the entire Sustainable Sarasota report:

Greening Food Services at Sarasota County: Draft (2003)

Green Food Supply Product Comparisons:
Cups
Containers
Plates & Bowls
Price Comparison
Utensils
Other