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Once, ‘eco-friendly’ and ‘sustainability’ were buzzwords that were important only to certain circles and industries. Today, these are essential considerations when it comes to events of all sizes. Participants want to know that event hosts are doing their part to cut down on the environmental impact of hosting an event that may require extensive travel and other forms of waste.
In choosing an event space and, more importantly, in carrying out the event itself, it is crucial for hosts to consider the impact that their event and all aspects of it will have on the surrounding area. This includes waste in the form of food, paper, plastic, etc. that is generated as a direct result of the event, as well as the greenhouse emissions that occur as a result of required travel for those attending such an event.
Even more, hosts may be called upon to provide opportunities for recycling, digital pamphlets and ‘handouts,’ and choose local options for food and beverage offerings. Even smaller events can take steps in this direction by ensuring that snacks come from local vendors and recycling bins are easily accessible at all time.
Alongside the improvements for the environment and even the overall ‘look’ to attendees, hosts can decrease costs by offering eco-friendly options as well. As an example, TedxMileHigh chose to offer an app for their event documents rather than paper programs and was able to save more than $7,000 while increasing engagement over a single event (Guidebook).
Wes Berry is available for speaking engagements and as a workshop facilitator. He also consultants with select organizations. As a professional speaker, he has the skills to make your event a success. He is also the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of “Big Things Have Small Beginnings: The Motivation and Mindset That Built a $750 million Business.” In all, he has written twelve books in the business and success genres. And as an entrepreneur, he built an international company that operated in 130 countries. He’s even done a little standup comedy as well as radio.
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