May 2024

Welcome to the PACE newsletter for City of Boulder food businesses! Each month, we share resources to help Boulder County businesses save money, promote environmental health, and improve climate impact and sustainability.

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Flowers are blooming and summer is just around the corner, which means the hospitality industry is about to get busier! Unfortunately, this also means more single use items are likely to end up in the trash, especially since current organic composting guidelines now exclude compostable utensils. To help with these rule changes, PACE is ready to provide extra support to our local businesses this year! 

Our PACE advisors are offering FREE waste audits, which can help you reduce waste and save money. An advisor will meet with you on-location to complete the audit, and create a customized plan including effective, reusable, and durable solutions. This plan addresses costs, infrastructure, and logistical concerns as well as highlighting financial resources. This is a limited time opportunity and audits are conducted on a first come, first served basis -- get started today by emailing info@pacepartners.com.

Other resources for businesses include:

• EcoCycle's Sustainable Serviceware Guide - for those times where you need single-use materials, follow this guide to easily find options that stick to rules including compost requirements, Styrofoam bans, and more.
• The City of Boulder also has some great resources:
• Simple Ways to Part with Plastic guide,
• Waste Sorting 101 staff trainings, and
• FAQ page with more detailed information about compost guidelines.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join the Latino Chamber of

Commerce and don't miss out on the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow at their

upcoming Bilingual Small Business Conference and Expo!

Register online today or call the Latino Chamber for additional information and/or to find more about scholarship opportunities for entrepreneurs with limited financial resources: 720-491-1986.

Thursday, June 20 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

University of Colorado Boulder

Leeds School of Business

995 Regent Drive, Boulder, CO 80309

Keeping outdoor areas free of trash and debris helps protect our waterways. When stormwater flows across parking lots and streets, it picks up pollutants and sends them into storm drains.

• Sweep and pick up all outdoor areas (dumpster, break area, patios, parking lot).
• Keep lids closed on dumpsters and recycling containers. Contain liquids before placing in the trash.
• If using soap and water, collect all water that contains soap and dispose of it inside.

Learn more about how your business can protect waterways on the Keep it Clean Partnership website.