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General Specifications
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Meals have equivalent vegan option.ReqReqA vegan entrée and side dishes available. Although there can be more non-vegan choices, at least one choice in each categroy should be vegan.
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Meals have gluten free option.ReqReqA gluten-free entrée and side dish.
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Meals delivered and served in timely fashion.ReqReqNo explanation necessary.
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No styrofoam cups or utensilsReqReqNo explanation necessary.
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Food Sourcing and Preparation (Caterer Score)Check all that apply
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Caterer is locally owned and operated11WMSBF footprint, five-county area
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Caterer has operations in venue neighborhood.11Located within neighborhood association boundary, or municipal boundary if smaller community (eg: Allegan, Holland).
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Caterer is a small business11Less than 25 FTE.
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Caterer is a B Corp.1Through B Lab certificiation.
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Caterer is Minority Owned1Determined by certified caterer status.
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Caterer is a WMSBF Member1No explanation necessary.
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Caterer Employs Disadvanaged Workers11Employee contracts via job training, skills buiding or re-rentry program.
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Seasonal Menu11No explanation necessary.
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Product Purchased from Local Vendors11150 miles (eg: Gordon Foods, Visser Farms, the Cheese Lady)
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Product Purchased from Local Small Businesses11150 miles, less than 25 FTE (eg: Art of the Table, Byron Center Beef, the Cheese Lady)
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50% of Product Prepared of Processed Locally11150 miles, percentage estimated by caterer; where product is processed, manufactured, butchered or baked (not to include distribution points)90%
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100% of Product Prepared of Processed Locally1150 miles, percentage estimated by caterer; where product is processed, manufactured, butchered or baked
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25% of Product Grown or Raised Locally11150 miles, percentage estimated by caterer; where product is grown or raised (ie: farms)
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50% of Product Grown or Raised Locally11150 miles, percentage estimated by caterer; where product is grown or raised
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75% of Product Grown or Raised Locally11150 miles, percentage estimated by caterer; where product is grown or raised
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100% of Product Grown or Raised Locally1150 miles, percentage estimated by caterer; where product is grown or raised
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Product Grown or Raised On-Site1As in a community garden.
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No Ruminants/Beef or Pork11No explanation necessary.
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No Meat or Fish11No explanation necessary.
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No Milk or Egg Products11No explanation necessary.
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25% of Produce Organic11Per industry label guidelines, percentage estimated by caterer.
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50% of Produce Organic11Per industry label guidelines, percentage estimated by caterer.
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100% of Produce Organic1Per industry label guidelines, percentage estimated by caterer.
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25% of Non-GMO Produce11Per industry label guidelines, percentage estimated by caterer.
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25% of Animal Products Humanely Raised1Per industry label guidelines, percentage estimated by caterer.
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50% of Animal Products Humanely Raised1Per industry label guidelines, percentage estimated by caterer.
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100% of Animal Products Humanely Raised1Per industry label guidelines, percentage estimated by caterer.
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Per unit meal $12 or less11No explanation necessary.
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Per unit meal $10 or less11No explanation necessary.
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Per unit meal $8 or less1No explanation necessary.
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Caterer uses 15% of energy from renewable resources1Caterer only, not host. As determined by resident utility.
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Waste Generated (Caterer and Host Score, as applicable)
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Non-food waste from preparation is composted, recycled, reused11Pertains to all non-food solid waste created during the production and transport of meals (eg: boxes).
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Food waste from preparation is composted or recycled11Pertains to all food solid waste created during the production and transport of meals (eg: skins, stems, bones).
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No disposable utensils11Forks, knives, etc. are washable and reusable. Or not used. Excludes straws and napkins.
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No disposable drink cups (excluding coffee)11Washable and reusable glassware. Excluding coffee cups. Cans and bottles are considered disposable.
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Reusable coffee cups or coffee utensils (if coffee service)1If coffee service is available, cups are washable and reusable. No disposable cream or sugar packets. Excludes stirrers.
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No disposable plates or lunch boxes11Plates are washable and reusable.
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Compostable utensils11No explanation necessary.
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Napkins from FSC or recycled material11Per industry label guidelines.
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Non-food waste is recycled11Pertains to all non-food solid waste created during the serving of meals (eg: disposable plates or cups)
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Food and compostables are composted11Pertains to plate and table scraps.
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Leftover food is donated/No leftover food1No explanation necessary.
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Venue (Host Score)
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LEED Certified building11No explanation necessary.
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LEED-EB Certification1No explanation necessary.
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Located quarter mile of bus stop11From any entrance to venue campus
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Green cleaning products used11As determined by venue facilities staff.
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15% of energy from renewable sources1Host venue, not caterer. As determined by resident utility.
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Bike rack11No explanation necessary.
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Zero stormwater discharge site1No explanation necessary.
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Host is WMSBF Member11No explanation necessary.
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Logistics (Organizer Score)
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Carbon offsets for event1No explanation necessary.
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Printed material on recycled paper11No explanation necessary.
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50% of registered attendees from within 30 miles11No explanation necessary.
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Webinar or call-in option available1No explanation necessary.
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