Blueprint Catering & Sustainability
EnviroSelect has assisted Blueprint in implementing a number of internal policies and procedures in place relating to waste and water management, energy management, food and beverage production , food safety and kitchen maintenance. This ensures we seek continuous improvement in all of our environmental practices.
Our sustainable catering initiatives:
- Our ingredients are a mix of natural, non-GM, free-range, organic, chemical free, always fresh, wholesome and healthy.
- We choose locally grown, seasonal produce
- Choose food produced by environmentally friendly production methods
- Minimise the use of animal products
- Minimise and reduce food waste by serving appropriate portion sizes and determining accurate catering numbers. Surplus food is donated to local charities instead of going to landfill.
- We serve Certified Organic Fairtrade Coffee ,Tea and sugar as accredited by Oxfam Australia
Sustainability in our office and at work:
- Enable Energy Star functions on office electronic equipment, such as computers and printers, so that equipment "goes to sleep" after a set period of inaction
- Use recycled paper and reduce the amount of printing you do
- Set printing to default double sided (duplex printing)
- Set default black and white printing instead of colour
- Install timers on equipment such as water boilers and chillers so they do not operate after hours
- Consider sensors on security lights so they are activated only with movement
- Use reusable cups instead of disposable
- Purchase Green Power
- Encourage car pooling and cycling or walking to work
- Install tap aerators and dual flush toilets to reduce water consumption
- Adjust air conditioning thermostats to 25°C
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Sustainability in our kitchens and cafes:
Some small and simple, but important tasks we undertake in our trading and production spaces that make a world of difference:
- We recycle our paper and cardboard
- Reduce waste by supplying bags, serviettes and take away containers only if requested
- Always pick up our platters after your function or event (you would be surprised how many platters are never collected by other catering companies)
- Sell and Support Keep Cup (BYO drinking cups)
- Turning off all kitchen equipment from the source at the end of each day
- Keep cool room doors closed when ever possible to keep heat out
- Use energy efficient remote refrigeration motors
- Ensure that our Extraction Hood Filters are serviced monthly to increase efficiency
- Install water efficient devices such as water efficient taps
- Store food adequately to increase shelf life and in reusable containers Not disposable plastic
- Purchase equipment with efficient energy ratings
Double the green:
Waste coffee grounds are an ideal source of free plant food for your garden. We offer free coffee compost which can be used as a nitrogen supplement in your garden - double the bonus for the environment. Available by request at any of our five retail outlet stores.
