| What is a green meeting? |
| A green event is one designed, organized and implemented in a way that minimizes negative environmental impacts and leaves a positive legacy for the host community. |
| Why offer green meetings? |
- Cost Savings– conserving energy, reducing waste, purchasing local products and simply consuming less can save money. Even though some green products might be more expensive than normal ones (at least at the initial purchase), applying greening principles will often and in the long-term reduce costs (e.g. less printed materials, less waste to be collected…)
- Positive Reputation – A green meeting is a very visible demonstration of your hotel’s commitment to the sustainability principles.
- Awareness – Each meeting is a unique opportunity to raise awareness among your guests, staff, service providers and the local community about the benefits of greener products, buildings, services, etc.
- Reduce your hotel’s footprint!
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| More Ideas… |
- Utilize Electronic Sales Tools
- Recycled Content Paper Flip Charts
- Recycled Content Paper Products
- Sustainable Meeting Supplies (Non-Paper)
- Potted Plant Displays in Place of Fresh Cut Flowers
- Recycling Service in Meeting Space
- Green Printing Services
- Green Transportation Services
- Sustainable Food Menu
- Sustainable Disposable F&B Packaging and Utensils
- Condiments in bulk dispensers
- Environmentally Friendly Alternatives for Bottled Water
- Donate leftover prepared food
- Linenless Meeting Tables
- Compost Organic Waste
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