Omni William Penn Wedding Guide - Flipbook - Page 31
FOR LOUIS AND THE CARBON COMPOST
TEAM, SUSTAINABILITY IS NOT A TREND
- IT IS A STANDARD.
We spoke with
Louis
from
Carbon
Compost about how couples can
Louis
from
Carbon
Compost
celebrate sustainably at the Omni William Penn.
DEFINING A ZERO-WASTE WEDDING
Q: What does a zero-waste wedding look like?
A: Seamless and invisible. We work behind the scenes with catering and kitchen teams to collect all
organics and recyclables. Guests enjoy the celebration while food scraps go to compost and bottles, cans,
and cardboard are carefully recycled.
Q: Will guests see bins or sorting stations?
A: Only if you want them to. Our standard is back-of-house collection, but for couples who want a visible,
educational element, we can style discreet, on-brand “Zero-Waste Stations.”
COMPOSTING & RECYCLING ESSENTIALS
Q: What materials do you accept?
A: Almost everything. Compostables include food scraps, florals, napkins, BPI-certified plates, cups, and
cutlery. Recyclables include aluminum cans, glass bottles, cardboard, and select plastics. Anything that
can’t be composted or recycled is handled responsibly to leave a clean, venue-ready space.
Q: Do we need special dinnerware?
A: Not necessarily. We guide planners on where BPI-certified items are needed. Even with traditional china
and flatware, we capture scraps, florals, napkins, and bar fruit for composting while routing cans, bottles,
and cardboard to recycling.
COORDINATION BEHIND THE SCENES
Q: How do you coordinate with catering and bar teams?
A: With pre-service briefings, mapped bussing flows, bar-back stations, cardboard breakdown, and staffed
plate-scrapes. The result: cleaner work areas, fewer bag swaps, and no disruption to service.
Q: How far in advance should we book, and what does it cost?
A: Ideally 6–12 weeks. Packages scale to your venue layout, hours on-site, and service needs. Core service
includes back-of-house collection, sorting, and haul-away, with optional add-ons like floral repurposing,
food donation, or extended coverage.
AFTER THE CELEBRATION
Q: What happens to leftover food and florals?
A: Surplus food is donated through 412 Food Rescue whenever possible. Florals are repurposed via Scent
With Love for hospitals and community groups. Remaining greenery and petals are composted.
Q: What do couples get afterward?
A: A shareable impact report detailing pounds composted, recycling by stream, landfill avoided, and
estimated climate benefits, a perfect touch for thank-you notes and social media.
Their mission is to make every celebration effortless, elegant, and environmentally responsible. Whether you are
planning a grand ballroom wedding or an intimate gathering, Carbon Compost ensures that love, joy, and purpose
shine through, without the waste.
PROTECT THE PLANET, GROW YOUR GARDEN
@carboncompostpgh | www.carboncompostpgh.com
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