As part of our church's Green Sanctuary certification process, several important waste-reduction policies were put in place. These are as follows:

1. Styrofoam may no longer be used in the Gage Hall kitchen or during events (both church-sponsored and rentals). It never decomposes and is an enormous environmental problem.
2. The usage of reusable plates, mugs, and cutlery is highly encouraged. A dishwasher is available for use and volunteers to help wash dishes should be arranged prior to the event.
3. If disposable products must be used, compostable materials such as paper and natural plastics (corn, potato, etc) are recommended.
4. All recyclable materials must be placed in the blue recycling bins in the Gage Hall kitchen. This includes glass, plastic containers, steel and aluminum cans, and paper. Corrugated cardboard is to be broken down and placed next to the trash area behind Gage Hall.
5. Organic food waste should be placed in the solar cone digester behind Gage Hall near the church yard entrance. The garbage disposal is only to be used for grinding residual food waste from dish washing.