"Our choices at all levels—individual, community, corporate and government—affect nature. And they affect us."
- David Suzuki
Greening Your Event
What Green Events Do:
- Reduce the impact of your event on the planet
- Reflect your vision of a more holistic, connected and sustainable future
- Are more enjoyable for everyone, including future generations
- Are a beautiful way of saying: “We are making a difference.”
How We Create Events That Are Green:
Mindful Business
- Utilize vendors whose goods and services are sustainable, healthful, organic and nurturing.
Carbon Offsetting / Energy Awareness
- Carbon offsetting/mitigation of energy consumption related to guest travel and events
- Ride sharing, energy efficient buses, hybrid vehicle rental
Waste Management
- On-Site Trash Management
- Recycling
- Composting
- Food Donation
Product Replacement
Food and Beverage
- Organic, local and sustainable food and beverages
- Avoid disposable and non-reusable items
Décor and Flowers
- Mindful recycling
- Organic and sustainable flowers
- Potted plants
- Soy candles
Invitations
- Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled, chlorine-free or handmade, fair-trade paper
- No paper invitations, utilize online options
Gifts and Favors
- Fair-trade alternatives
- Locally produced items
- Charitable contribution registry
Restrooms
- Organic fair-trade soaps
- Recycled personal hygiene papers