1. Reusable, Compostable or Recyclable Dishware and Cutlery

The New York State, Office of General Services (OGS), Procurement Services is conducting a survey on the types of dishware and cutlery used by food service establishments to help determine if there is a need for a centralized (statewide) contract for reusable, compostable or recyclable dishware and cutlery. Examples of dishware include cups, bowls, plates, clamshells and trays, and examples of cutlery include knives, forks and spoons.

Reusable dishware and cutlery are the most environmentally desirable option for food service because reuse has the lowest environmental impacts and can save money when compared to other alternatives using a life cycle basis. Compostable products can also be a sustainable alternative compared to conventional single use dishware when used in conjunction with a composting program, and recyclable products can also help divert waste from landfills when properly recycled.  

Please assist us in determining the demand for reusable, compostable and recyclable dishware and cutlery by providing information on the types and annual spend for the products that your organization currently uses.

It’s important for us to understand your perspective and invite you to please take our survey no later than Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

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* 1. Please provide your contact information.

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* 2. Which of the following best describe your organization?

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* 3. What is your role in your organization?

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* 4. Is there an additional person in your organization OGS should contact in reference to your organization's purchase of dishware and cutlery?  If so, please provide their contact information below:

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* 5. What types of dishware does your organization currently purchase (choose as many as appropriate)?

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* 6. Please provide the TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL SPEND for each type of DISHWARE that your organization currently purchases (choose as many as appropriate).

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* 7. Please provide the TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL SPEND for each type of product that your organization currently purchases. All product types include matching lids. (choose as many as appropriate)

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* 8. Does your organization have specific sizes of single use DISHWARE that your organization MUST purchase?  If so, please list the specific sizes of each applicable dishware your organization needs (choose as many as appropriate).  All product types include matching lids.

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* 9. Does your organization have additional needs for single use dishware not mentioned in the questions above?

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* 10. If available on a NYS centralized contract, would your organization be interested in purchasing REUSABLE, COMPOSTABLE or RECYCLABLE DISHWARE (choose as many as appropriate)?

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* 11. What type of CUTLERY does your organization currently purchase (choose as many as appropiate?

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* 12. Please provide the TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL SPEND for each type of CUTLERY that your organization is currently purchasing (choose as many as appropriate).

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* 13. If available on a NYS centralized contract, would your organization be interested in purchasing REUSABLE, COMPOSTABLE or RECYCLABLE CUTLERY (choose as many as appropriate)?

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* 14. Please identify any barriers that your organization has experienced related to purchasing recyclable or compostable single use dishware?

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