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All Linen table covers: Vinyl table covers will be replaced by linen.
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Event signage is made with recyclable paper or reusable materials.
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Reusable or Biodegradable cornstarch plates and utensils.
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Implementation of a carbon offsetting program.
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Put it in writing. Establish an environmental statement or policy for the meeting, and get buy in for it from the meeting host organization's management. Share the policy with suppliers, delegates and speakers. You'll be amazed at how far they'll go to help you make your event BlueGreen. Click here for a sample (DOC file).
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Use paperless technology. Use new media and electronic technology to cut down your paper use. Create a conference web site; offer electronic registration and confirmation; and advertise using the web and/or email. USE A USB for all documents.
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Practice the 3Rs. Ask your hotel and meeting venue to provide visible and accessible reduction, reuse and recycling services for paper, metal, plastic and glass.
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Bulk up. Have your food & beverage service provider use bulk dispensers for sugar, salt, pepper, cream and other condiments. NO INDIVIDUAL PACKETS OR CREAMERS
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Eat green. Include vegetarian meals, and have meals planned using local, seasonal produce.
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Close the recycling loop. Have all printed materials published on recycled paper, using vegetable-based inks, and on both sides of the page.
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Save energy. Coordinate with the meeting venue to ensure that energy lights and air conditioning will be turned off when rooms are not in use.
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Spread the word! Tell delegates, speakers and the media about your success. You'll be surprised - BlueGreen efforts are contagious.
