Main Event Caterers Releases a Message in a Bottle

ARLINGTON, Va., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Event Caterers of Arlington, Virginia has taken sustainability to a whole new level by eliminating plastic bottles from its operations. Instead, the innovative company has installed the Vivreau System, which utilizes re-usable glass bottles refilled with pure water from an on-site water purification and filtration system at the company's headquarters.

Vivreau is a privately owned company in the United Kingdom providing an environmentally positive alternative to pre-bottled mineral waters. The company recently introduced an elegant new carafe in translucent glass with a hint of blue. It was created for Michelin-starred restaurants and corporate boardrooms.

Main Event was awarded the 2010 "Caterer of the Year" Award by Catering Magazine for its fine cuisine, impeccable customer service and innovative and green business practices.

Owners Joel Thevoz and Nancy Goodman call their initiative "Catering with a Conscience." "The elimination of plastic bottles will significantly reduce our carbon footprint," said Chef de Cuisine Joel Thevoz. "The reduction will result from the elimination of plastic water bottles as well as in the production, transportation and recycling of the containers. And, the consumer benefits at the same time with fresher and better tasting water displayed in designer-attractive, glass bottles. "

According to the Beverage Marketing Association, bottled water is the single largest growth product with per capita consumption more than doubling in the last decade. Americans now buy nearly 30 billion plastic water bottles annually with 80 percent ending up in a landfill.

Since "going green" in 2008 by careful management of its operating procedures, Main Event Caterers' business has expanded by 48%. The company has been recognized as one of the premier "green" catering companies and socially responsible companies resulting in increasing numbers of businesses and organizations seeking them out for events.

Main Event Caterers is 100% wind-powered, carbon-neutral, at the front line of recycling, waste management and employing alternative disposables, utilizing natural, sustainable sources for meats and sea foods and have a mandate for staff and suppliers to practice responsible environmental stewardship. Main Event Caterers is noted for its low environmental and sustainable approach to entertaining. Companies choosing to use a local caterer with local food sources result in a reduction of the use of fossil fuels while providing a fresher, more flavorful product.

Main Event Caterers also provides its "black gold" compost for gardening plus used cooking oil for vehicles using bio-diesel fuel to "green" clients and neighbors at no charge. Founders Joel Thevoz and Nancy Goodman provide community leadership by sharing their green practices and principals and serving as guest speakers to business and environmental organizations.

Nancy Goodman, Main Event's Executive VP said: "We believe that businesses have a responsibility to not only protect but also improve our natural environment."

For additional information, go to: www.maineventcaterers.com  

SOURCE Main Event Caterers