Best Practices for Sustainable Air Travel Airlines are the largest carbon contributor for meetings and events.  It is estimated that they are responsible for 85% of your carbon footprint.  Therefore, reducing carbon emissions while flying is important for minimizing the impact of air travel on the environment. Although flying is generally a significant source of emissions, there are some best practices your attendees can follow to mitigate your carbon footprint when traveling: Promote Attendees to Choose Direct Flights : Non-stop flights produce fewer emissions than connecting flights because takeoffs and landings are the most fuel-intensive phases of a flight. Ask People to Fly Economy Class : Flying in economy class allows for more passengers per flight, which distributes emissions among more people, making it a relatively more sustainable option compared to premium classes. Give information to Attendees on what Airlines have Modern Aircrafts : Whenever

What Do You Recycle? Some items you will be surprised you can not. 1. Pizza boxes with heavy grease or food residue: While clean pizza boxes can usually be recycled, those with significant grease or food residue may contaminate the recycling process and are not recyclable. 2. Disposable coffee cups: Many disposable coffee cups are made from a combination of materials that are difficult to separate for recycling, such as a plastic lining and paper. This makes them non-recyclable in most recycling systems. 3. Plastic bags and cling wrap: Thin plastic bags and cling wrap can cause problems in recycling facilities, as they can get tangled in sorting equipment. Many grocery stores have drop-off points to recycle plastic bags separately. 4. Styrofoam (Expanded Polystyrene): Styrofoam is not easily recyclable due to its low density and potential contamination. Some places have specialized facilities that can recycle it, but it's not commonly accepted in regular recycling programs. 5.

  CONSERVICE WATER AT YOUR NEXT MEETING/EVENT BEST PRACTICES  Saving water at your meetings and events is a key focus for achieving your sustainability goals.  Below are some best practices. 1.     Use water bubblers instead of individual bottled water.  This reduces the use of single-use plastic bottles.  Make sure you use glassware not plastic cups. 2.     Ask your venue if they use water-efficient appliances/ 3.     Promote mindful water consumption: Encourage participants to be conscious of their water consumption. Remind them to only fill their cups or glasses with the amount of water they need to minimize waste. 4.     Display signage: Place visible signs near sinks or water dispensers reminding attendees to turn off the tap tightly after use. This helps prevent water wastage due to dripping faucets. 5.     Implement a water station strategy: Set up a designated water station where attendees can refill their bottles or cups throughout the meeting. This reduces the need fo

When I started my focus on sustainability I started at home.  So much of how you implement sustainability in your meetings and events can translate to what you do at home. Below are some key focuses I recommend for reducing your personal carbon footprint. Key is to Get Started! Waste: Start recycling now!  Understand what your can recycle with plastics, etc.. Purchase food in bulk, not in containers Make sure any food you do purchase your can recycle the container Buy local!! Compost:  Its great for your garden Use your water bottle Don't use single use food and drink containers Buy second hand items and donate old items Use reusable grocery bags Reduce using paper.  IE magazines, receipts, etc Water: Don't use the toilet as a garbage Limit your shower time Make sure you have low flow toilet Do not let water run when brushing your teeth and shaving Wash your fruit and vegetables in a basin. Use a vegetable brush Only run your dishwasher and washer when full Scrape instead of wa