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tdm_green_events.pptGreen Events
Chapter 14
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What is a Green Event?
According to the Green Meeting Industry Council, a green event. . .
“incorporates environmental considerations throughout all stages of the planning process in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment.”
http://www.opportunitygreen.com/
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Environmental considerations. . .
- Recycling
- Reducing paper usage
- Not using disposables
- Using energy conservation strategies
- Water conservation practices
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Why go Green?
- Good business sense to reduce usage – example: paper that is a direct cost savings
- Possible regulations is a real potential – need to be ready
Other ways to save $$ - use lanyards, generic signs, no conference bags, no water bottles, on-line registration, serve condiments in bulk
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Things a Planner can do. . .
- Develop company guidelines and include in the RFP process
- Communicate objectives to all involved parties
- Negotiate “green” with cost savings in mind
- Measure results – track and quantify both environmental and economic results
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Checklist for Green Events
- Policies
- Recycling
- Meeting Space
- Housekeeping
- Food & Beverage
- Front Desk
- Business Office
- Communications
- On-site Office
- Promotional Gifts
- Transportation
- Vendors
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The End
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