Event emissions are complicated. We understand there's a lot to take in and process. This infographic breaks down each of the components from the largest to the smallest event emissions footprint. Understanding emissions sources is key to achieving significant carbon reductions at events.
How Far Can You Travel on One Metric Ton of Carbon?
jpretorious2023-04-03T18:13:43+00:00Have you ever wondered about your carbon footprint for travel? If so, we have an infographic for you! We measured out how far someone could travel on one metric ton of carbon. One metric ton is the equivalent of 1,000 kg or 2,204 lbs. How far will that take you? One metric ton can only [...]
Carbon Footprint of Food
jpretorious2022-11-17T23:44:46+00:00What do you know about your event menu and its carbon footprint? Planning a sustainable menu should also include consideration of the carbon footprint. The "Event Food Carbon Calculator" was used to create this infographic that show's the carbon affect on a 100 person event meal. Rating the foods we selected as high, medium, or [...]
Hybrid Event Do’s and Dont’s
jpretorious2022-09-21T22:38:50+00:00Do's and Don'ts for hybrid events can look daunting. What do you know about planning a hybrid event? Combining an in-person and a digital component may be overwhelming. Our team has put together a list of Do's and Don'ts for hybrid events. Learn from our experts and their real world experience.
Ten Steps to a Sustainable Event
jpretorious2023-03-23T22:35:55+00:00Don't know how to get started? Here's 10 steps that will help you plan your next sustainable event!
Environmental Footprint of a Hybrid Event
jpretorious2021-10-25T23:29:02+00:00While attending virtually still requires energy, this infographic illustrates the average virtual attendee emitted 95% fewer emissions than an in-person attendee at a hybrid event.
Follow the Fork
jpretorious2020-10-01T20:06:49+00:00Let's follow the fork to see how sustainability with a single-use plastic fork stacks up to a reusable fork. The MeetGreen sustainability team looked at emissions, water use, and weight. The journey took them through lifecycle, use, and disposal of the service ware. The impacts of moving away from single-use forks to a reusable forks [...]
Sustainable and Safe Events
jpretorious2021-10-13T22:43:17+00:00The MeetGreen sustainability experts compared event sustainability guidelines against projected or potential COVID-19 impacts as we know them to date. Our guidelines are safe and sustainable to proceed at in-person events. Our 2021 Sustainable and Safe Events infographic details our guidelines.
Five Steps for Sustainable Supply Chains
jpretorious2019-08-19T23:06:50+00:00Sustainability is a collaborative effort, and you can’t do it alone. It takes the passion, commitment and expertise of many organizations and individuals. The bottom line is…without your foremost partners you simply won’t be as successful. By using a step-by-step process, the task isn’t as daunting as might be imagined. Infographic Source - Event Industry [...]
Sustainable Menu Planning
meetgreen2019-01-11T19:09:33+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.