{"id":2657,"date":"2023-08-22T03:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T03:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campariacademy.com\/en-us\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2023-08-22T18:16:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T18:16:56","slug":"how-to-create-a-sustainable-bar-program-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campariacademy.com\/en-us\/inspiration\/how-to-create-a-sustainable-bar-program-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Alongside our Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability Behind The Bar with Claire Sprouse &#8211; Part 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The classic trope of the bar as a haven from worldly concerns doesn&#8217;t resonate with me. Escape is a luxury, a privilege not accessible to most who bear the brunt of consequential decisions made by others. In the face of climate change, disengagement is risky; we need active, alert minds, not ones seeking refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For bartenders, our challenge involves repurposing our influence from the bar, using it to give back to and uplift our communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn&#8217;t a one-size-fits-all solution to climate change; we need to choose our battles wisely. It\u2019s important to understand that <strong>sustainability issues take on different forms across various locations<\/strong>. Being aware of what issues are most pressing within a specific geography can pave the way for collaborations and enhance our collective impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Scarcity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Arizona, water scarcity has led to a shift towards locally grown ingredients that don&#8217;t require excessive irrigation and exist in a symbiotic relationship with the land. Bars and restaurants are sourcing grains and produce from Indigenous communities, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanxaviercoop.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>San Xavier<\/strong><\/a>, underlining their longstanding harmony with the environment. This highlights the necessity to heed voices, often BIPOC, already engaged in sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While conserving water is crucial globally, it&#8217;s less pressing in New York City, where towering heaps of waste from 8.5 million inhabitants dot the curbsides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compost and Waste<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On Governors Island, I collaborated with a non-profit to implement a Compostable Serviceware Co-Op model. This initiative included small businesses, restaurants, bars, non-profits, and educational facilities working towards a common goal &#8211; a Zero Waste Island. <strong>The alliance rendered eco-friendly supplies more affordable and accessible<\/strong>, enhancing composting on the island. This year, we&#8217;ve processed over 30,000 pounds of compostable materials. A guide from the Co-Op demonstrating this model&#8217;s feasibility for your community or large-scale events is <a href=\"https:\/\/earthmatter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10_20_2020-edit-Earth-Matter-NY-Compostable-Serviceware-Supply-Guide-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>available here<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sourcing Locally<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In locations where limited local resources pose significant challenges (such as islands and mountain communities), sustainable practices are a priority. Some bars have embraced this by using reclaimed building materials and crafting local ingredient-focused drink programs, setting examples for other venues. These venues have shown that <strong>sustainability can be beautiful, delicious, and achievable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bar represents a bartender\u2019s workstation, playground, and stage that delivers hospitality and conviviality. We can still provide a memorable experience for our guests without compromising sustainability intentions. 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