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Scrap Giant Makes E-Waste Problem Impossible to Ignore
A nearly 20-foot-tall, 1-ton sculpture made of discarded electronics was the centerpiece of a first-ever Sustainability Village at a global consumer electronics and home appliances trade show.
Architecture Congress Leaves Legacy for Eco-Friendlier Future of Building
The 28th UIA World Congress of Architects launched the “Copenhagen Lessons” to bring the building industry closer to reaching the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Why Future Event Planning Will Include Sustainability by Design
This year, PCMA created a standalone full-time position for the first time: head of global sustainability, recently filled by Carolina Goradesky. Convene spoke with her about debunking sustainability misconceptions, and how to move from fear into action.
Event Professionals Pledge for the Planet
The 4th Annual Earth Day for Event People shared practical sustainability tips — and humor — in a light-hearted approach to environmental education.
Shaving Carbon Usage to Zero, Via Data
Organizers of the MIT Sustainability Summit 2023 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology used a food categorization tool to help ensure the event was carbon neutral.
Indoor Air Quality Standards: What Event Planners and Suppliers Should Know
Experts are calling for new standards on indoor air quality. Here's how event professionals can ensure that a building’s indoor air quality is up to an acceptable standard for a meeting or event.
Webinar: Waste Not, Want Not: Practical Solutions for Preventing Food Waste in Events
PCMA APAC Webinar: Waste Not, Want Not: Practical Solutions for Preventing Food Waste in Events Food waste in events can be difficult to prevent but focusing on key problematic menu items and causes of waste is a practical way to achieve reduction goals. In this webinar, Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton will share examples of prevention strategies from a food waste study that recently concluded in the US west coast.
APAC Webinar: Waste Not, Want Not: Practical Solutions for Preventing Food Waste in Events
Food waste in events can be difficult to prevent but focusing on key problematic menu items and causes of waste is a practical way to achieve reduction goals. As business events professionals, we have the power to make a difference. Join us for the webinar on “Waste Not, Want Not: Practical Solutions for Preventing Food Waste in Events” with Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton, Founder of Astrapto LLC, and a thought leader on sustainability in hospitality, travel, and events. Webinar Key Takeaways - Examples of prevention strategies from a food waste study that recently concluded in the US West Coast; - How planners and venues can work together to address food waste; - Uncovering top food waste challenges and experiences with event planners in different regions.
Taking Carbon off Event Menus
Meeting planners and venues have worked to reduce food waste, source local ingredients, reduce plastic use, and compost what’s left over. How are they moving the F&B sustainability needle in 2023 and beyond?
How Volunteers Can Move Your Event Closer to Your Sustainability Goals
At Greenbuild, Team Human’s person-to-person communication helped educate participants about event sustainability practices, which helped prevent recycling errors.
6 Food Waste Strategies to Consider Before Your Next Event
Experts from Levy/Compass Group, Astrapto, and streamlinevents shared fresh ideas on how to take a smarter and more sustainable approach to F&B.
