A. Requirements: When food or beverage is purchased using City funds, food and beverages that have a low carbon and water footprint are preferable. When procuring food or beverages, employees shall:
1. Ensure that there are sufficient vegan and vegetarian options available;
2. Consider poultry and meat alternative options that have a lower carbon and water footprint than other meat options; and
3. Consider options that use local and organic ingredients when available.
B. Bottled Water: Bottled water shall not be purchased using City funds, except:
4. When there are no reasonable alternatives to access safe drinking water;
5. When there are hydration requirements for employees working outside of City facilities;
6. When there are legal or contractual reasons to the contrary; or
7. In case of any emergency requiring bottled water to be supplied.
C. Disposable Products: Styrofoam products and single serving disposable beverage pods, such as K-cups, shall not be purchased using City funds.