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Tipster: A Simple Sustainability Swap for Your Events
The managing director of an Australian-based PCO offers an easy-to-implement checklist of 12 sustainability swaps for more environmentally friendly events.
The Neu Project: Creating Neuroinclusive Events
The Neu Project community is focused on creating neuroinclusive events. And its leader, Megan Henshall, is convinced that it can benefit every single person who walks through the door of your event.
A Virtual Event for Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers Evolves
Hilarity for Charity, comedian Seth Rogen’s nonprofit in support of Alzheimer’s family caregivers, continues to improve its online event to strengthen that community.
A Tech Solution to Food Waste
Atlanta-based startup Goodr has delivered 30 million meals and diverted nearly 5 million pounds in total of food waste from landfills.
Connecting the Dots on Food Recovery
Fight2Feed, an all-volunteer organization made up of event and hospitality professionals, has saved millions of pounds of food from Chicago-area landfills over the last eight years by staying focused on solving problems and leaning into their relationships.
Junk Kouture — Turning Trash Into Fashion Treasure
The founder of Junk Kouture is on a mission to reuse rubbish while simultaneously changing teens’ mindsets about themselves and the environment — and to set that all on the global event stage.
An Eco-Friendly Way to Repurpose Exhibit Foliage
After the 2022 New York International Auto Show crossed the finish line, 1,000 plants used in its exhibits were donated to local organizations to help green all five boroughs of New York City.
When Your Supply Chain Is Human
SA Expeditions, a travel company with a social-responsibility focus, has a different take on what it means to be sustainable.
Vienna Venture that Helps Elderly Bakers ‘Learned From Scratch’
The social enterprise in Austria’s capital will share its recipe for success over the last 10 years, including thriving during the pandemic, at Convening EMEA.
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainability Efforts Cause Ripple Effect
As the Monterey Bay Aquarium systematically eliminated single-use plastic from its operations, it led to more sustainable practices throughout an entire supply chain.
A Sea Change for Event Sustainability
Five years ago, a majority of planners weren’t particularly interested in sustainability efforts at special events at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Lately, there’s been a big shift.
10 Ways to Make an Impact With Your Event F&B
Quick wins do not mean shortcuts, EduCon panelists agreed — making social and environmental impact takes time and planning.