The way in which businesses or events move towards achieving environmental sustainability operations, will naturally vary across the industry. Some companies see fit to re-write their entire business plan to encompass green practices in their daily operations, whereas others decide to use compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs around the workplace rather than conventional light bulbs.

Here are a few simple ideas that could help you become more environmentally friendly:

• Use 100 per cent recycled paper for events and conferences, and in your workplace.
• Print all conference and events materials double-sided, and use vegetable oil-based inks. Set your own printers and copiers to automatically print double-sided.
• Encourage recycling during meetings and events.
• Use conference bags made of recycled material.
• Harness natural resources to power your event, or use venues which already us these resources, such as geothermal energy and solar power.
• Ask venues and operators about their sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices.
• Ask that the venue uses ‘green’ power where possible.
• Choose a venue near public transport options.
• Ask caterers if they separate organic waste for composting, or if they use local produce suppliers.
• Use local suppliers to reduce the need of travelling outside the region to reduce carbon emissions.
• Check the heating and/or air-conditioning of venues/vehicles to ensure it’s functioning correctly.

Source: Mice.net