Note: These tips apply to composting and zero waste programs as well as recycling programs. When planners think about having recycling at their events, they often think about the program from the guests’ perspective. Will the recycling system be easy
We’re all familiar with the pyramid of dietary guidelines from the FDA—that heavily-advertised illustration designed to help people eat a balanced diet. But what if I told you there was a second food pyramid? Instead of illustrating a balanced diet,
One waste-reduction opportunity I’ve noticed recently is one I’ve known about for years, but I never wrote about it because I thought it was too much of a no-brainer. But I encountered it more than once in the last
Plastic is a convenient material for many event supplies. It’s lightweight, durable, and widely recyclable. What’s not to love? However, with some recent changes to the global recycling market, plastic isn’t as easy to recycle as it used to be.
Many planners and event professionals consider waste part of the cost of doing business. They view waste as an unfortunate but unavoidable side effect of producing a dazzling experience. Waste is certainly unfortunate, but it’s far from unavoidable. Evaluate these
One thing I hear frequently from event planners is concern about the cost of implementing sustainable practices. In fact, according to a recent survey conducted by the Events Industry Council, 75% of events will only pursue sustainable programs if they are
Did you know that every day, Americans throw away approximately 500 million plastic straws? That’s 3.5 billion straws every week. These little bits of plastic that we often disregard as minor are among the most common items found during beach
Do you work at a hotel, event center or other sizable venue in central Indiana? Are you interested in reducing the amount of food waste discarded by your venue? The Indiana Recycling Coalition is piloting a commercial food waste composting
In a recent study, the Green Meeting Industry Council found that customers and third-party planners want suppliers to share information about sustainability in their proposals. The study, entitled Sustainable meeting and event practices: The state of the industry, was conducted by
Raise your hand if an open bar is your favorite part of a wedding reception. (Wave ’em high, don’t be shy!) A champagne toast can be one of the most touching moments of the evening, and booze certainly helps keep the party