- Request pitchers of water from the host property instead of bottled water.
- Request china at all food & beverage functions. Avoid disposable food containers.
- Do not provide handouts for the educational sessions. Instead place handouts on a website or on a thumb drive.
- Send all confirmations and information electronically.
- Do not provide printed agendas. Instead have a dedicated monitor at the registration desk, or post agenda on electronic boards.
- Request healthy meals using locally grown or organic food.
- Any printed paper accumulated during the event should be recycled.
- Ask the host property not to provide pads and paper during the educational sessions.
- Collect name badge holders for recycling and reuse at all other events throughout the year.
- All event signage should be recycled and/or reused. Stay away from polystyrene or petrochemicals in décor, packaging, or signage.
- Event bags should be made from recyclable material, which can be reused after the event for groceries, etc.
- Encourage attendees to carpool, bike, or use public transportation to event.
- Have a solid count of attendees to avoid wasteful over spending and excess. Consider charging for attendance to get a more solid attendee count.
- If handouts are necessary, have them printed on both sides of the paper.
- Partner with a local charity or community/environmental project and collect funds through a raffle.
- Avoid balloons as décor. Instead think about having potted plants that can be replanted.
- Choose venues that are recognized as green properties:
Information provided by DGS.