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Stay Green by Staying Green

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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Get There Greener

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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