Press Release
California Integrated Waste Management Board.
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Award issued by California Integrated Waste Management Board
WRAP provides an opportunity for California businesses to gain public recognition for their outstanding efforts to reduce waste.
WRAP stands for the Waste Reduction Awards Program, administered by the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
Work of Art is proud to be a company that composts, recycles, routes unserved food, and promotes environmental consciousness serving as a testimonial for the community. In their initial pursuit of a recycling program, they discussed pick-up schedules, volume, and physical storage issues with representatives from Golden Gate Disposal. They now compost on site at events as well as at their facility. They use recyclable containers as much as possible and also try not to use any disposable products for service. In their catering activities, their emphasis is on tabletop design where they incorporate organic products into both food and design. By incorporating organic concepts into the food presentation, they are able to raise their clients' awareness of environmental waste and conservation. As a result of their recycling and organic product composting efforts, they reduced their garbage amounts by half and rerouted the balance to compost and recycling. Clients support their efforts and understand the additional costs incurred for this service. In fact, from a marketing standpoint, having received a recycling award from the city and being a part of a progressive approach to waste management has proved to be extremely beneficial for bringing in new business. The people of San Francisco embrace composting and recycling and with communication, systems, and support, they are willing participants. Work of Art has taken a great leadership role in the composting area by separating their compost and maintaining their environmental practices strictly. The food service industry can be particularly effective in reducing waste and this company has proven that the system works! Work of Art has proven to be highly successful in their composting and recycling programs.

