🌍 Earth Day was April 22, and we took it to the streets! 🌍
At Thomas Preti Events to Savor, sustainability isn’t a once-a-year initiative—it’s a mindset woven into everything we do. But each Earth Day, we take a moment to step outside our venues, roll up our sleeves, and give back directly to the community we call home.
On April 22, our team proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Long Island City Neighborhood Clean-Up, bringing together colleagues and neighbors for a shared purpose: caring for the spaces where we live and work.
With energy, teamwork, and a lot of heart, we set out across sidewalks and storefronts—and in just one hour, collected an incredible 644 pounds of garbage. The result was more than just cleaner streets; it was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with intention.
We’re so grateful to our neighbors at Whole Foods Micro Kitchen and Lawton Mull for joining us in this effort. Partnerships like these are what make initiatives like this truly impactful.
And of course, no Thomas Preti event would be complete without a touch of personality—be sure to check out our Earth Day Highlights on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments and the team spirit that brought the day to life.
While Earth Day is a meaningful milestone, it’s just one expression of a broader commitment. Across our events and operations, the Thomas Preti team continuously looks for ways to reduce impact and operate more responsibly.
Our Green Team initiatives embrace efforts such as:
- Waste Reduction & Diversion
Prioritizing recycling, composting, and mindful waste management to lessen landfill contributions at events.
- Sourcing with Intention
- Partnering with local and regional vendors whenever possible to reduce transportation impact and support our surrounding community.
- Sustainable Materials
- Incorporating reusable, recyclable, or responsibly sourced service ware and materials across our events.
- Food Responsibility
- Being thoughtful in menu planning and production to reduce excess, while exploring opportunities for donation or repurposing where appropriate.
- Community Engagement
- Participating in neighborhood efforts—like our LIC clean-up—and fostering partnerships that extend our sustainability mission beyond the event space.
- Internal Awareness & Education
- Encouraging our team to bring forward ideas, adopt greener practices, and continue evolving how we operate every day.
The success of this year’s clean-up has us already thinking about what’s next. Each year, we aim to grow—bringing in more partners, expanding our reach, and deepening our impact.
Because at the end of the day, sustainability is about more than a single action—it’s about consistency, collaboration, and care.
We can’t wait to do it again next year. Bigger, better, and even more impactful.