10
Easy Tips*
By BlueGreen Meetings
Here are 10 easy tips you can
apply to any meeting to make it more environmentally
responsible. For more information, visit
BlueGreenMeetings.org.
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Put it in writing.
Establish an environmental statement or policy
for the meeting, and get buy in for it from the
meeting host organization's management. Share
the policy with suppliers, delegates and
speakers. You'll be amazed at how far they'll
go to help you make your event BlueGreen. Click
here for a
sample (DOC
file).
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Use paperless technology. Use
new media and electronic technology to cut down
your paper use. Create a conference web site;
offer electronic registration and confirmation;
and advertise using the web and/or email.
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Meet close. Reduce distances
traveled by speakers and delegates. Choose a
host city that's close to as many delegates as
possible, and within the city choose a venue and
hotel that are close to the airport and within
walking distance of each other.
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Practice the 3Rs. Ask your
hotel and meeting venue to provide visible and
accessible reduction, reuse and recycling
services for paper, metal, plastic and glass.
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Bulk up. Have your food &
beverage service provider use bulk dispensers
for sugar, salt, pepper, cream and other
condiments.
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Lighten your Stay. Choose a
hotel that offers a linen reuse program and bulk
dispensers for shampoos and soaps in guest
suites.
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Eat green. Include vegetarian
meals, and have meals planned using local,
seasonal produce.
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Close the recycling loop. Have
all printed materials published on recycled
paper, using vegetable-based inks, and on both
sides of the page.
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Save energy. Coordinate with
the meeting venue to ensure that energy lights
and air conditioning will be turned off when
rooms are not in use.
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Spread the word! Tell
delegates, speakers and the media about your
success. You'll be surprised - BlueGreen
efforts are contagious.
