July 20, 2010
Structuring your next meeting or event as an environmentally friendly can benefit you, your company, your client, AND the environment. Here are a few tips from BlueGreen meetings to get you started on a road to a greener business.
- Determine the environmental policy you plan to implement then put it into writing. Get funding from the meetings host organization then share the policy with suppliers and speakers who will most likely be eager to help you go green.
- Use the media to cut back on paper use. Create a conference website, advertise on the web, and offer electronic registration.
- Choose a central location. Find a host city that is close to as many attendees as possible and a venue that is close to where they will be staying.
- Make sure the venues you use have recycling policies and facilities available. (more…)
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July 20, 2010
When scheduling a meeting, keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be in-person to be personal. With the advent of today’s communication technology, we can still see the shining faces of distant coworkers and clients crystal clear on our computer screen without actually having converge on a central location. While meetings that don’t actually require people to meet may seem strange at first, the concept actually makes a lot of sense both economically and environmentally. Perhaps the only excuse for resisting such modern day meeting alternatives is a simple nostalgia for a simpler time, but honestly, how much simpler could it get? Instead of going through the hassle of scheduling flights, booking hotel accommodations, reserving conference rooms and allotting yourself the time it takes to get from one location to another, participants can just turn on their computer from their home or office desk, log in to a chat or conference application and instantly exchange a back and forth of ideas and shoptalk with people from all over the country or globe. (more…)
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July 20, 2010
We hear all about the latest hybrid automobile technology and how ways you can reduce your energy consumption at home with solar panels and Energy Star products, but what about every day events? Going green involves more than just the big, life-changing events. Your day to day consumer choices have an enormous impact on the environment, and it’s easy and cheap to buy more eco-friendly products. Next time you’re planning a little get together or even a huge bash consider these simple ways to add a splash of green to your event.
If you’re going to send invitations to the party, there are hundreds of websites offering free e-cards. Not only will you save paper, you’ll save money too. Socializr, Purpletrail, and Evite all offer a variety of free cards and invitations with sound, pictures and animations. If you’ve got friends or relatives who don’t go online very often, look for cards made from recycled material. (more…)
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July 20, 2010
For highly attended business meetings and conferences, hundreds maybe even thousands of guests make their way to a far away city. While great for the travel industry and local economy, too many times such large scale conventions fuel the fire for large hotel chains and conference centers that do not necessarily commit to the most environmentally responsible practices. As a solution to this unfortunate side effect, a large number of “Green Hotels” are available in major cities and metropolitan areas across the country.
A Green Hotel is an eco-friendly lodging option, providing services that save water, save energy and limit the solid waste they produce. As a business owner or corporate event planner, you can do your part to help preserve our planet by recommending that out of town clients and guests stay at Green Hotel. It may help to research Green Hotels in the area and provide a list for incoming travelers long before they would have to finalize any plans. (more…)
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July 20, 2010
It is well documented how traffic and our overuse of automobiles has contributed to the decay of our air quality and the overall health of the environment. However, what many event coordinators and attendees do not consider is the detrimental effects transportation to and from major meetings can produce. A few simple strategies and steps can be taken to reduce the CO2 emissions and other harmful side-effects that may results from heavily attended gatherings. As you might imagine, a lot of the advice here mirrors commonplace practices environmentally conscious commuters put to use on an everyday basis.
Don’t forget to carpool, even when you are out of town. If you have to attend a meeting in a far away location, chances are you won’t be the only company representative. If you are renting a vehicle, go in on the same car with a coworker, the more the merrier. (more…)
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