149: Embedding Sustainability into the Event Planning Process
The copy/paste approach to BEO, menu and service planning prevents achieving food waste reduction goals, introducing healthy and sustainable options, and capitalizing on other promising trends. Instead, we need to adopt the improv principle of “yes,...
The copy/paste approach to BEO, menu and service planning prevents achieving food waste reduction goals, introducing healthy and sustainable options, and capitalizing on other promising trends. Instead, we need to adopt the improv principle of “yes, and”!
Opposite of the “we’ve always done it this way” thinking that is too common in foodservice operations and menu planning, Molly Crouch Corporate Director of Sustainability at Sodexo Live! and Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton sustainability consultant and illuminator at Astrapto are going to share how we can use "yes, and" to rethink our approach and uncover opportunities to improve social and environmental outcomes and reduce costs in event food and beverage.
I can personally attest to the enthusiasm and knowledge Molly and Aurora bring to table around this topic. They are a do NOT miss duo! Listen as Tracy, Molly, Aurora chat about all things sustainability and event food and beverage.
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Founder, Astrapto
Astrapto means to illuminate. Aurora's mission is to shed light on social and environmental issues and drive positive impact by enabling and encouraging ANYONE who is willing. To a hammer. everything's a nail - to her it's ALWAYS about culture, empowerment, process, communication, trust, accountability... it's about the humans with all their hopes and fears who facilitate or hinder sustainable progress.
Aurora aims to make sustainability practical and approachable. My philosophy is nicely summed up in: "Better a mediocre idea with brilliant execution than a brilliant idea with mediocre execution." (Fernando Trias de Bes).
She loves speaking on social and environmental topics - her passion shines through!
Aurora teaches and coaches on starting green teams, selling and leading sustainability initiatives, waste prevention and reduction, food & beverage sustainability, climate action, sustainable procurement, buy local programs, supplier diversity, social entrepreneurship, and more!