October 2012
ABCs of Sustainable Meetings
A Alternative Fuels - Includes a wide range of fuel types including biofuels derived from corn, so and recycled cooking oils, ethanol blended fuel, biodiesel, bioalcohol, etc. B Biodegradable - Capable of being broken down by [...]
September 2012
Need Help With Green Meetings? We’ve Got Your Back
When nearly 1,200 meeting professionals registered for the Meeting Focus webinar, "Sustainable Meetings: Going Green the Easy Way," I knew their was a demand for basic information. During my presentation, I took a poll to [...]
Are Things STILL What They Used to Be?
"Oh, mercy mercy me Oh, things ain't what they used to be No, no Where did all the blue sky go? Poison is the wind that blows From the north, east, south, and sea Oh, mercy mercy me Oh, things ain't what [...]
Eliminate Food Packaging for Your Events
If you have committed to requesting and serving food and beverages in bulk whenever possible, this blog's for you.Today I offer easy tips on how to accomplish your goal: Ask the caterer to provide condiments in [...]
Should We Go Hybrid?
Hybrid meetings are here to stay. It is time for organizations and planners to stop fighting so hard to "save" face-to-face meetings, there is room for both.You already have the core competencies required to successfully [...]
August 2012
Think Composting Won’t Save You Money. Think Again.
A report, entitled "The Composition of Waste Disposed by the UK Hospitality Industry" estimates that over 3.4 million tonnes of waste is generated by hotels, pubs and restaurants every year. The report, published by the [...]