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How do we make Hyderabad more “green�?? Ideas for a more sustainable conference Adrian M. Ash, Ashoka Volunteer
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First things first‌. "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.� The Most Rev. Desmond Tutu
+ Things We Are Doing Well! Including green ideas where possible
Electronic
registration and information distribution Conference
venue within in walking distance of lodging Vegetarian Plasma
meals
screens instead of printed posters
+ Participant Packets Re-usable cloth bag, folder and USB bracelet •
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The Green Participant 1 booklet > 15 handouts
• Water
cup
Attention paid to green features of Tech4Society •
+ The Printer
Everything
double sided and with expanded
margins
Soy or vegetable based inks
Forest
Stewardship Council certified paper
1 booklet > 15 handouts
+ Food, Beverage & Dining Availability of fair trade coffee and teas •
•Aim
for bulk; NO bottled water!
Donating leftover food to local organization •
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Avoiding disposable products
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Enjoying local flavors
•What
should we do with our food waste?
+ Taking Action! The Green Participant • You
can use towels more than
once… Gentle reminders and common sense •
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Local solutions
•How •
can we involve the Fellows?
Speak up!
+ Deepening the Shade… •
Purchasing carbon offsets
•Choosing
eco-buildings as
venues •
Locations that minimize travel
• Tele-conferencing
video feeds
and live
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Thanks for Listening!
Adrian M. Ash, Ashoka Volunteer
