we're green!
We believe that a successful, food-centric event is a green event — one that makes a conscious effort to leave a minimal footprint on the environment and support the resilience of our community. Attendees can be assured that The Contest is environmentally friendly, thanks to our green initiative led by more than 100 Soup Contest volunteers under the guidance of the South Side Chamber of Commerce’s Events Committee. Our green initiative is dedicated to responsible on-site event waste management, and here’s how we do it at The Contest.
Commitment
Each year, we plan and execute The Contest with a shared commitment to the environment. We want our attendees to eat soup and go green!
pledge
From start to finish, our event is built around environmentally-sustainable practices, which can be seen long after the last spoonful of soup has been enjoyed.
partners
Each participating restaurant and host location share our belief in the importance of hosting an environmentally-sound event, and pledge to do their part to keep it green.
products
Our commitment is seen in every product we use, from compostable soup cups and utensils to recyclable event maps and signage.
Communication
Going green is a message we convey with pride. We educate our partners and attendees through a mix of platforms including social media, signs, and images. We also train our volunteer staff to answer questions, so that attendees are in the know when it comes to composting and going green.
After every cup of soup has been tasted, votes have been cast, and a happy crowd returns, our commitment to going green continues as we work to divert as much waste as we can from going into the landfill.
