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Venue West team on 5 April 2019 collaborating with the City of Vancouver and Great Canadian Shore Cleanup in cleaning up Vancouver’s Third Beach shore lines. One bit of trash at a time.
7 WAYS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE CONFERENCE One bit of trash at a time IAPCO Member: Venue West 312675 liters of water, 107338 kilowatts of energy, and 6.4 tons of waste - welcome to a typical event in 2019. At a time where organisations have entire departments dedicated to sustainable practices, 41% of all event waste is still ending up in landfills. There is no doubt that creating sustainable conferences, tradeshows and events present a major challenge for committees looking to deliver buzz-worthy brilliance within tight budgets. But sustainable credentials are now the expectation of sponsors,
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local governments and a new generation of eco-minded attendees looking for experiences that leave a lasting impact.
7 Ways to Create a Sustainable Conference
The good news is that planning sustainable events within budget can be possible with the right approach and careful planning. Here are seven key tactics to help plan a sustainable conference, trade show, or event, from the ground up.
1. Select a Sustainable Venue 2. Cut the Paper & Go Digital 3. Ditch the Goodie Bags 4. Opt for Reusable Solutions 5. Source and Donate Locally 6. Educate Conference Attendees and Committee Delegates 7. Partner up with a PCO
