10 Easy Steps to Green Your Event

10 Easy Steps to Green Your Event

1. Use internet for the invitation & RSVP, more interactive and attractive. Otherwise, print on recycled paper & print with vegetable-based ink.
2. Provide lots of recycle bins at the venue and frequent visual and verbal reminders to recycle and reduce waste.
3. For centerpieces and other event decorations, use objects and materials that can be used again for various settings. Potted native plants work well. Encourage participants to take the plants home with them to grow in their yard or garden. If centerpieces or decoration items are not reusable, consider donating them to a local charity.
4. Use reusable cups or mugs as promotional products. Participants can use these during the event and then take home.
5. Select venues adjacent to public transportation and with sufficient bicycle racks.
6. Consider the use of reusable or compostable cutlery, dishware and linens. Do not use disposable dishware, use chinaware or metal flatware. Don't use polysterene products. Provide incentives for attendees to bring reusable items (e.g. mugs, utensils) rather than expect disposable serviceware.
7. Assure that there are vegetarian meal options, and ensure they are organic & Fair Trade.
8. Waste management is the reduction of and recovery of natural resources that can be recycled, reused repaired, composted or redirected. With proper planning of events and meetings you can reduce the waste produced by diverting from the landfills and therefore reduce the greenhouse gasses that would be produced.
9. Save Energy. Coordinate with the event venue to ensure lights, audio visual equipment and air conditioning will be turned off when rooms are empty.
10. Keep members involved. Ensure sustainability is adapted by the management, contractor and participants at all level.

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