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Practices

Minimizing Waste

recyclables

At our kitchen commissary, we collect food waste to be picked up by the City of Cambridge Zero Waste Program. Their facilities use a process of anaerobic digestion to break down the food waste into carbon that is turned into energy. 

oil recycling

Our cooking oil is recycled into bio-fuel by Life Cycles Renewables.

punctual drop-off delivery van

We combine delivery trips and use smaller vans whenever possible. We’re also starting to add electric vehicles to our fleet!

washing machine

We use Crown Uniform & Linen Service, award winning for their sustainable practices and water conservation.

Choosing Ingredients Wisely

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We continually work with our suppliers to use as many local and sustainable products as possible.

coffee beans

We use Recreo Coffee & Roasterie, a single origin coffee from a family-owned farm that practices social responsibility. They are truly “farm-to-cup”!

chocolate bar

We use Equal Exchange Fair Trade chocolate and sugar products. Equal Exchange’s mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound and to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers.

antibiotic and hormone-free chicken

The poultry and eggs we use are humanely raised, cage free, antibiotic and hormone free.

Local Affiliations

sustainable business leader certified from SBN of Massachusetts

We are very excited to participate in the Sustainable Business Leader Program, a great organization in Boston which helps local businesses become more sustainable. The SBLP has helped over 90 businesses in the Boston area to become more energy efficient, help conserve water and reduce waste.

Cambridge Local First

We are active members of Cambridge Local First, an organization which supports locally owned businesses and strives for sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Paper Products

recycling bin

We have pioneered our Basil Bin program which saves countless platters, bowls, lids and serving utensils from the waste stream.

wheat fiber waste compostable plates

Plates are made from sugar cane and wheat fiber waste (but don’t worry, they’re still certified gluten-free).

100% compostable

All of our paper goods and utensils are 100% compostable. All other serving utensils, platters, and lids are 100% recyclable and can be returned to us with the Basil Bin program.

corn-based compostable utensils

Cutlery and cold cups are made from corn and other plant products purchased from a non-profit supporting environmental sustainability.

earth-friendly napkins

Napkins are made from 100% recycled material.

recycled paper printing

We work with Recycled Paper Printing to create all of our printed materials, which are made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste.

Basil Tree Catering

10 Fawcett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

617.776.9100

catering@basiltree.com

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