It is important to make recycling systems easy to understand and use:

• Install clearly labelled storage units with an easily operated lids to simplify waste separation of:
• Food scraps
• Paper/cardboard
• Plastics
• Aluminium or steel/tin containers.
• Non recyclable waste
• Make food scraps not too large
• Choose a convenient, sunny place for your compost bin.
• Integrate the recycling system into the kitchen design/layout.
• Make sure al staff are aware of what is to be recycled and where the bins are located.
• Clearly label recycling bins and put up plenty of posters encouraging people to recycle.

If getting caterers in for a party or meeting make sure you give them clear environmental guidelines prior to accepting their quote for work:

• Supply organic, locally or New Zealand grown produce
• Buy local fresh and seasonal food whenever possible
• Provide food packaging that is made from paper or card or potato starch, which are all compostable.
• Separated recycling bins in café - food, paper, plastics, glass, aluminium cans and other