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Green Practices


Artemis Foods is a sustainably-managed food service business. We look for sustainable options in every decision we make about running our business. This is the philosophy that Artemis Foods was built on.

 

We feature:

  • Organic, local and seasonal produce, dairy, meats, grains, bread, wines and beverages
 

We practice sustainability in our operations:

  • Recycling in our facility and on site at events
  • Composting in our facility and on site at events
  • Donation of leftover food to homeless shelter
  • Plates and cutlery at no charge for breakfast and lunch catering (limited availability)
  • Minimal packaging and compostable corn-based plastic containers
  • Compostable and sustainable sugarcane paper goods
  • Compostable potato-based cutlery
  • Compostable corn-based hot and cold cups
  • Recycled paper napkins
  • Biodiesel fuel in our main delivery van
  • Phosphate free cleaning products
  • Flower Recycling to local philanthropy, Garden Partners
  • Discount to non-profits
  • PGE Green Source Program 100% renewable electricity generated from wind, geothermal and biomass power
  • We support and refer Portland’s community of other sustainable businesses
  • The catering for our events is made carbon neutral by the purchase of Green Tags from Bonneville Environmental Foundation
  • Office and administrative eco-friendly practices
  • Recipient of City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development Blue Works Award
  • Member of Northwest Natural Step