IMEX America 2018 saw the show’s highest landfill diversion / recovery rate to date. This is the result of ongoing refinements in sustainable sourcing, supply chain, attendee education, supplier collaboration, donation programs, and a robust back of house material sort at the Sands Expo. With a diversion rate of 93%, IMEX America 2018 ranked among [...]
Fair Trade 2019 Conference
Justine Pretorious2026-05-13T20:09:38+00:00Fair Trade Campaigns focused their sustainability efforts by including Fair Trade products, using reusable service ware, and meals included sustainable food options: local, seasonal, organic, fairly-traded, sustainably harvested, or ethically produced. Read Case Study
Oracle OpenWorld 2018
Justine Pretorious2026-05-13T20:10:04+00:00Oracle OpenWorld 2018 sustainability event goals link directly to six of the Sustainable Development Goals known as the SDGs. This includes SDG #2: Zero Hunger, SDG #3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG #4 Quality Education, SDG #8: Decent Work & Economic Growth, SDG #13: Climate Action, and SDG #17: Partnership to Achieve the Goal Read [...]
Crave the Coast 2018
Justine Pretorious2026-05-13T20:10:24+00:00Crave the Coast was able to accomplish a 68% diversion rate which is much higher than both the local area and State of Oregon and is amongst the highest of all events MeetGreen has produced. Read Case Study
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council 2018
Justine Pretorious2026-05-13T20:10:49+00:00The 2018 Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Summit provided several sponsorship choices for organizations to align their investment to support conference sustainability. Including carbon offset, sustainable coffee, event app, zero waste initiative, and staffing. Read Case Study
BSR 2018 Conference
meetgreen2026-05-13T20:11:12+00:00On site sponsor benefits fulfillment can often translate to event waste if not properly managed. BSR designed all fulfillment packages to leverage recyclable signs and feature area build outs using rented furniture. Brand alignment also came through carbon offset underwriting, support of healthy and organic catering choices, and topical features. Read Case Study
2018 By The Numbers
Justine Pretorious2026-05-13T20:11:47+00:00For 25 years, MeetGreen has worked with progressive global organizations to integrate leading event sustainability practices and produce conferences and events that deliver targeted business results. Rooted in our core company values and principles of conduct, we are pleased to share the following highlights from our cumulative impact and legacy.
ROSCon 2018
Justine Pretorious2026-05-13T20:12:34+00:00Greening an event involves a concerted effort from the host organization, vendors and supply chains. ROSCon 2018 linked closely with three of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) #2, #3, and #12. They also reduced their carbon impact of travel by co-locating with another conference which attracts a number of overlapping attendees. ROSCon sets the [...]
Sustainable Menu Planning
meetgreen2026-05-13T20:13:17+00:00The choice of food and beverage can have a big impact on an event’s environmental footprint. Sustainable menu planning reflects the decisions that organizers make regarding the selection of food and beverage served at conferences and events. This infographic is broken into seven categories to help you plan your menu.
Oracle OpenWorld Latin America Division 2018
Justine Pretorious2026-05-13T20:13:41+00:00Oracle OpenWorld Latin America 2018 produced less total waste than in any previous year. Although the percentage of waste diverted from landfill (diversion rate) was the lowest in 2018, the event produced less total waste than in any previous year. Total waste produced in 2018 decreased by 64% from 2016, and 83% from 2010. Read [...]


