Have you ever been overwhelmed by the concept of sustainability? I have. There are so many things we can do to improve in the areas of waste, greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, social impact… the list goes on. But each
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
This week I’ve been thinking a lot about how many people it takes to pull off a successful event. I’m in awe of the way that all the moving parts of an event come together to create an immersive experience.
Super Bowl LII is aiming for an ambitious zero waste goal: They aim to recycle or compost 90% of the estimated 40 tons of solid waste generated at the game. They’re also doing something I think is even better than
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
It’s Plastic Free July, and to celebrate this campaign to curb the use of disposable plastic, I have three tips to help you reduce the amount of plastic used at your next event. 1. Skip straws Drinking straws seem like
This week I was excited to be featured on the Event TALK podcast to share some of my favorite tips to help event planners get started with sustainability. We touch on what sustainability really means, easy first steps to take, and how
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
Holiday party planning season is here again! Show your appreciation for the planet by going green at your next corporate or non-profit holiday party. From August 22 to October 31, 2016, receive 20% off a customized sustainability plan for your corporate
Caterers are faced with a variety of demands when preparing for an event. Creating a delectable menu, judging appropriate quantities, and ensuring every dish is ready at just the right time—it’s a carefully choreographed dance. But caterers have an often