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A recent trend in green architecture—forest buildings, also known as vertical forests—cover buildings in living, breathing green.
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Do you know the single most effective tool in waste management at events is planning ahead? Planning ahead of time is important in reducing your costs, litter and the negative effects of waste.
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One thing many visitors may not know about New York City is that the Big Apple is actually quite green. As NYC & Company prepares for the 10th annual Climate Week…
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Overheard at a conference recently: “Oh, well, everybody in the hotel world is green these days, so that doesn’t figure into my decision-making anymore.” Excuse me, but that’s a bit like saying we’re all Americans, so it doesn’t matter if we vote. When it comes to politics and sustainability, every vote still counts.
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Photos of marine life entangled or dead because of plastic trash are easy to find on Google—more than 100 million marine animals die this way each year, according to Sea Turtle Conservancy. But planners can lead the way to healthier oceans through eco-friendly practices.
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Instead of Earth Day, we’re extending the annual holiday to encompass an entire week, highlighting how planners and the hospitality industry have created more opportunities to be more eco-friendly and sustainable.
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As Americans, we waste enough food annually to feed the planet’s malnourished several times over, according to The Rockefeller Foundation. The average American household spends an estimated $1,500 to $2,000 a year on food never eaten. How can event planners prevent food waste while still wowing attendees?
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While it’s now common for convention centers to include sustainability initiatives in their operating policies, not all such programs are created equal. Planners in search of an environmentally responsible venue can book these convention centers with a clear eco-conscience.
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Hotels and convention centers are pushing green meetings standards ever higher Gone are the days when a collection of recycling bins could pass for a sustainability program. Having long passed the buzzword phase, environmental responsibility concerns now permeate the business landscape, including the meetings and events industry. In the current climate, wastewater reuse and compost…
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In competitive markets, showing employees they are appreciated and giving them time to connect away from the meeting room can be critical to retention and company success. That said, too often these moments are afterthoughts and the default becomes taking everyone around the corner for a drink. There is an alternative to the happy hour….
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