Did you know if you pack just one less pair of shoes you can eliminate 5 lbs. of CO2 when traveling by air? or If you opt for an electronic program instead of a paper one you can save 52 gallons of water? or If you participate in a hotel's linen-reuse program you can save [...]
Customer Service...where did it go? Did it take the ability to think outside of policies, standards and rules with it? When did we stop being people helping other people and start using "the corporate script?"I ask these questions because of a series of encounters I have recently had when trying to close accounts for my [...]
Like any good reality show, it is seeing into the gritty, everyday world that seems to intrigue the audience. The same goes for firms interested in certifying under ISO 20121: it is the daily regime that really intrigues them. MeetGreen has certified under both ISO 20121 and its predecessor BS 8901 and now has a [...]
Just like the old "fern bars" of my early days when, "What's your sign?" was a frequently asked question, the newest version of this opening line for sustainable planners may be about your venue's diversion rate. You know, the amount of waste diverted from the landfill during/after an event.If you can't answer at least 40%, [...]
Today I studied the APEX/ASTM Exhibits Standard, aka Standard Specification for Evaluation and Selection of Exhibits for Environmentally Sustainable Meetings, Events, Trade Shows and Conference, and I have to say, "Wow, here we go. The time for talk is over!"Exhibits are complicated events when you take into account the communication required between the planner, event [...]
That's right, by moving attendees in a more efficient and environmentally responsible manner, Oracle has saved $500K in transportation costs over the past 4 years. For more information about how they did it, take a look at page 11 of the Oracle Openworld 2011 Case Study Page 7 of that report will tell you about [...]
That's right, the APEX/ASTM Standards (8 out of 9 anyway) are now available online. The waiting is over, now it is time for action.If you are like me, your mind is probably racing with questions like...What will they mean to my organization, events, and my position? Where can I find them? How can I implement [...]