{"id":506,"date":"2024-04-10T10:40:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=506"},"modified":"2024-04-10T10:40:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:40:06","slug":"do-you-use-a-green-meetings-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-use-a-green-meetings-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Use a Green Meetings Toolkit?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ee30e86668\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ee30e86668\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-use-a-green-meetings-toolkit\/#A_Green_Meeting_Toolkit_Can_Include_Checklists_As_Well_As_Resources\" title=\"A Green Meeting Toolkit Can Include Checklists As Well As Resources\">A Green Meeting Toolkit Can Include Checklists As Well As Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-use-a-green-meetings-toolkit\/#Professional_Convention_Management_Association_PCMA_Has_an_Excellent_Green_Meetings_Toolkit\" title=\"Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Has an Excellent Green Meetings Toolkit\">Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Has an Excellent Green Meetings Toolkit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-use-a-green-meetings-toolkit\/#Green_Meetings_Can_Actually_Save_You_Money\" title=\"Green Meetings Can Actually Save You Money\">Green Meetings Can Actually Save You Money<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-use-a-green-meetings-toolkit\/#Its_hard_to_believe_that_we_still_live_in_a_world_where_many_people_are_in_denial_regarding_climate_change_The_old_line_that_we_used_to_hear_as_an_excuse_was_that_going_green_would_cost_way_too_much_money_and_negatively_affect_the_meetings_and_events_industry_Regardless_of_your_position_on_climate_change_we_can_all_agree_that_by_going_green_we_are_helping_our_planet_and_future_generations_Im_also_very_happy_that_the_meetings_and_events_industry_is_taking_the_lead_in_this_area_And_by_doing_so_the_meetings_and_events_industry_is_showing_that_there_are_many_benefits_by_providing_green_meetings\" title=\"It\u2019s hard to believe that we still live in a world where many people are in denial regarding climate change. The old line that we used to hear as an excuse was that going green would cost way too much money and negatively affect the meetings and events industry. Regardless of your position on climate change, we can all agree that by going green we are helping our planet and future generations. I\u2019m also very happy that the meetings and events industry is taking the lead in this area. And by doing so, the meetings and events industry is showing that there are many benefits by providing green meetings.\">It\u2019s hard to believe that we still live in a world where many people are in denial regarding climate change. The old line that we used to hear as an excuse was that going green would cost way too much money and negatively affect the meetings and events industry. Regardless of your position on climate change, we can all agree that by going green we are helping our planet and future generations. I\u2019m also very happy that the meetings and events industry is taking the lead in this area. And by doing so, the meetings and events industry is showing that there are many benefits by providing green meetings.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt that green meetings and events are becoming mainstream. As proof of that pretty much all of the major meetings and events associations have adopted green meeting guidelines. Apart from the fact that this is indicative of an industry embracing sustainability, these associations are also a great resource that you can use to make your meetings a little (or a lot) greener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Green_Meeting_Toolkit_Can_Include_Checklists_As_Well_As_Resources\"><\/span>A Green Meeting Toolkit Can Include Checklists As Well As Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At industry conventions or networking events I often talk with my colleagues about going green. And quite often a lot of the meeting planners in the room will tell me that, while they want green events, they are often faced with the challenge of how to go green within their budgets. Well, thanks to many of the associations, the ability to go green is becoming easier and easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Convention_Management_Association_PCMA_Has_an_Excellent_Green_Meetings_Toolkit\"><\/span>Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Has an Excellent Green Meetings Toolkit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepared by Sandra Wood, CMP (with the Canadian Medical Association), in conjunction with PCMA\u2019s Canada East chapter, the green meetings toolkit is available for download from PCMA\u2019s website. In the toolkit you\u201dll find information to get you started on green meetings including; checklists, a green directory, standards and regulations, as well as a wish list and future trends to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The toolkit also provides some interesting statistics and facts, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>51% of business travelers would be willing to add a percentage of their room cost to the hotel bill if it meant their stay would be more environmentally friendly<\/li><li>75% of all hotel guests stated that they are willing to participate in Eco-programs<\/li><li>67% of meeting and event planners have taken green considerations into account when planning an event<\/li><li>27% of all food reduced in North America is wasted<\/li><li>by changing towels only on request, a hotel can save upwards of 200 barrels of oil (which is enough to run a family car 180,000 miles)<\/li><li>a venue can save 520 gallons of water just by not pre-filling water glasses at a banquet table<\/li><li>if every passenger pack 1 pound less in their luggage, that would save enough fuel to fly a Boeing 737 around the world 474 times<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Meetings_Can_Actually_Save_You_Money\"><\/span>Green Meetings Can Actually Save You Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going green can actually save you money. From the report we learn that a conference of 1300 delegates can save money by going green as follows; using online registration instead of printing and postage can save roughly $3900, eliminating conference bags can save upwards of $12,000, not providing a printed handout can save around $2000, providing pitchers of water instead of plastic bottles can save upwards of $12,000, using closer venues for off-site functions will eliminate transportation costs that can range anywhere from $30-$40,000 (for an average three-day conference).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_hard_to_believe_that_we_still_live_in_a_world_where_many_people_are_in_denial_regarding_climate_change_The_old_line_that_we_used_to_hear_as_an_excuse_was_that_going_green_would_cost_way_too_much_money_and_negatively_affect_the_meetings_and_events_industry_Regardless_of_your_position_on_climate_change_we_can_all_agree_that_by_going_green_we_are_helping_our_planet_and_future_generations_Im_also_very_happy_that_the_meetings_and_events_industry_is_taking_the_lead_in_this_area_And_by_doing_so_the_meetings_and_events_industry_is_showing_that_there_are_many_benefits_by_providing_green_meetings\"><\/span>It\u2019s hard to believe that we still live in a world where many people are in denial regarding climate change. The old line that we used to hear as an excuse was that going green would cost way too much money and negatively affect the meetings and events industry. Regardless of your position on climate change, we can all agree that by going green we are helping our planet and future generations. I\u2019m also very happy that the meetings and events industry is taking the lead in this area. And by doing so, the meetings and events industry is showing that there are many benefits by providing green meetings.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no doubt that green meetings and events are becoming mainstream. 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