Keep it Green Cheat Sheet
If your looking for a quick reference on what is better than other eco-friendly options, then read the below.
REDUCE
Forgo printing and provide all event invitations and details through email and online. If you must print, use vegetable-based inks on post-consumer recycled paper and print on both sides of the page, then recycle the paper after using.
Avoid bottled water. Create fun water stations with fruit slices and/or mint leaves. Any cups with excess water sitting around would be gladly accepted by plants.
Reduce waste going to landfill. Have clearly labeled recycling, compost and landfill bins in place.
REUSE
Buy pre-used décor off of Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay.
Rent reusable dining ware, furnishings and decor rather than disposable goods.
Pack up excess food for those in need. It’s a myth that you cannot donate food after an event. Google Search: [city name] food rescue organization.
Flowers left-over after the event? Donate them to a local hospital or nursing home. No reason someone else shouldn’t enjoy them.
RECYCLE/COMPOST
If using disposables, select biodegradable over recyclable and AVOID Styrofoam & individually packaged products.
Find out if your waste management company has the ability to compost, if so, find out exactly what you can compost and inform your caterer what to do.
ONE MORE THING
Offer fair trade, organic and locally sourced food and beverages, the caterer should have sources.
ALWAYS check with your waste management company to see what they can compost and recycle!!!!!!
Here’s a download of all this info GREEN EVENT CHEAT SHEET.
Looking for more information to ‘Green’ your next event - our mini playbook ‘4 Steps to Green Your Event’ could be the right resource. It will provide clarification on the MANY confusing terms and help create a plan to make your attendees and colleagues ‘Kelly Green’ with envy on how easy you made the event eco-friendly.
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