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Climate Week 2024 Recap!

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Climate Week 2024 is a wrap! From impactful discussions on cutting carbon to showcasing the latest innovations in clean energy, the Preti team had the privilege of partnering with incredible, mission-driven clients leading our fight against climate change. Each of these events served as a powerful platform to raise awareness, inspire action, and make tangible…

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Creating a Circular Food System with Afterlife Mushrooms

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Last week, members of the Preti Green Team took a mushroom trip, but not the kind of mushroom trip you might expect. We traveled to Afterlife Mushrooms in Ridgewood, Queens, to learn how our kitchen’s compost becomes the mushrooms we use for our events. We toured the inconspicuous third-floor operation, currently growing about 9-10 species…

sustainability catering reducing the carbon emissions footprint of our menus

FEATURED: NYC’s Plant Powered Carbon Challenge Annual Report

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Thomas Preti Events to Savor has been featured in New York City’s Annual Report for the Plant Powered Carbon Challenge! We are ecstatic to have been featured in this annual report, with a special feature article that takes you behind the scenes of our first two weeks of June…

Sustainable Menus Panel Plant Powered Carbon Challenge Members United for Sustainable Events

The Secret Sauce of Sustainable Menus with Executive Chef Christopher Tonti

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The Secret Sauce of Sustainable Menus How plant-forward menu engineering can benefit your guests, the planet, and your bottom line. In today’s rapidly evolving foodservice landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. Our Executive Chef Christopher Tonti recently joined a sustainability panel discussion with leading voices in NYC hospitality and foodservice.…

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From Wine to Water: Recycling our Corks with RETI Center

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As we’ve expanded our efforts to make events more sustainable, we’ve repeatedly been wowed by extraordinary people making a difference in creative and unexpected ways. From one such encounter this spring, we’re delighted to share our new partnership with RETI Center, a Brooklyn-based group reimagining our waterfront communities by developing solutions for our changing climate…

Thomas Preti Events to Savor cutting carbon emissions 25% by 2030

Our 25% Carbon Cut: NYC’s Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge

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We’ve got some BIG news: we’re ecstatic to officially announce that Thomas Preti Events to Savor has teamed up with the City of New York as an inaugural member of the Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge, the mayor’s groundbreaking new climate initiative! The Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge is designed to galvanize the private sector in slashing carbon emissions…

Napal Tea Collective

Sustainabili-Tea: Sip with Purpose

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At Preti, our commitment to sustainability starts with our relationships. We prioritize responsible sourcing and consider eco-conscious practices in all aspects of our operations. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Nepal Tea Collective, a pioneering company dedicated to transforming the tea industry while making a positive impact on communities and the environment.…

Say Hello to the Water that Does More

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As we continue down our path of sustainability, we’ve dedicated ourselves to finding the best eco-friendly solutions for all aspects of our company. This includes everything from back-of-house operations to front-of-house details, and–of course–all things food and beverage! One step we are most proud of is eliminating as much one-use plastic as possible from our…

Elegant cocktails and mocktails served sustainably

Ditching Single-Use Plastics with Cup Zero

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Single-use plastic cups are officially a thing of the past here at Thomas Preti! Did you know that 15,000 disposable cups are produced and thrown away EVERY SECOND…and less than 5% are ultimately recycled? Thanks to our incredible partners, Cup Zero, we’ve been able to expand our sustainability mission with their full line of infinitely…

Embedding Sustainability at Thomas Preti Events to Savor

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