Don’t Refuse to Reuse (Food Containers)

As the world around us continues to become more innovation focused and complex, we’ve started to recognize that some of our progress is having an impact on the environment. There’s always a need for balance in nature, and we have entered an era when we need to look at offsetting some of our advancements to ensure we’re balancing the need for ease and convenience with a need to nurture and care for our environment. One area people believe may have some positive impact is around reusable materials, which may lead to a reduction in waste and environmental contamination.

If you’ve wondered how to implement a reusable container program, this is the session for you! Join us to learn how others manage their reusable container programs from a regulatory and industry perspective. We’ll also hear from the CFP Reusables Committee that is working on a guidance document on this topic. And you will get to participate in a brainstorming session to discuss the benefits, challenges, and safety of reusable programs. Plan on enjoying an interactive experience placing you in the reusable program manager’s seat!

Moderator

• Christopher Sortino, Chief, Bureau of Public Health Protection, Suffolk County Department of Health Services 

Speakers

• Traci Slowinski, US Restaurant Food Safety Manager, McDonald’s Corporation
• Lisa M. Potopsingh, Associate Public Health Sanitarian, Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Bureau of Public Health Protection (NY) – Download Presentation (opens in a new tab)
• Carrie Pohjola, MS, RS, Food Scientist, Advanced-Division of Food and Recreational Safety, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection – Download Presentation (opens in a new tab)
• Chris Rupert, Food Policy & Innovation Manager, Compass Group – Download Presentation (opens in a new tab)