Did you know that 2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development? Chances are you didn’t. As the tourism and event sectors are interrelated and as firm supporters of sustainable event management, we decided to make our contribution to this significant year by collecting our evergreen green articles.
The end of the Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, however, shouldn’t be the end but the beginning of even more efforts in that direction. Awaiting 2018 is the perfect moment for all of us to include ‘Making the event world greener!’ in our New Year’s resolution list.
We are proud of being not only eco-friendly event organisers but also one of the solutions helping all event organisers create more sustainable events. So all advices you’ll read below are tried and tested.
1. Sustainable Development And The 3 Pillars Of Sustainability
“You can be part of the problem or part of the solution and being part of the solution has that feel-good factor that everyone appreciates!”
Learn what are the 3 pillars of sustainability and the benefits of sustainable events.
Read the whole article here: https://weemss.com/blog/sustainable-development-3-pillars-sustainability/
2. 10 Tips for Green Events
“Events are a lot of fun, but people rarely think about all the rubbish that is left in the end. Event managers on the other hand are pretty familiar with cleaning up after everyone else is gone – collecting all the abandoned badges, glasses, pens, flyers and whatever else you can think of. In this post we take a look at some measures, which should minimize the use of paper, plastic and energy, transforming your event into an eco-friendly one!
Actually, when organizing or taking part in large events there is quite a bit you can do to be more environmentally friendly. The benefit of this is not only in helping the environment, but presenting yourself and your company as a socially responsible one.”
Read the whole article here: https://weemss.com/blog/2825-10-tips-for-green-events/
3. Eco Events Infographic
Share this infographic with all your co-workers (don’t print it though). They’ll be grateful: https://weemss.com/blog/2852-eco-events-infographic/
4. Sustainable Catering
“Sustainability practices are a powerful tool that can provide money savings and return-on-investment, on top of other big benefits such as better social stature, positive company image and environmental improvement. The biggest benefit is the general feel-good from knowing you have done the right thing!”
Learn how to reduce food waste at your events here: https://weemss.com/blog/sustainable-catering/
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE…
Use Weemss! Weemss is your number one environmentally-friendly solution when it comes to organizing your event. It let’s you forget about paper invitations, faxes, printed tickets and all the last-century event practices. Find out how you can organize modern and sustainable events with Weemss, as you try it for free here.
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