Make your events eco-responsible
In recent years, our society has become more and more aware of the impact of its actions on the environment. To be up to date, a company must reduce its energy consumption and act in an eco-responsible manner. This kind of behavior is beneficial for the image of your company, but it also reduces your ecological footprint and greatly improves the fate of the planet.
As a result, according to the site of the collective of eco-responsible festivals and solidarity in PACA , a welcoming event "1000 people consume about 100 kg of paper, either 2 trees or 30 000 liters of water (...) and 500 kg of waste, 1,5 times the production of one inhabitant over a year "and this can be avoided. Here are some methods to consider within your company to reduce your energy consumption during an event.
Use technology
In the twenty-first century era and technologies, several techniques are available to restrict your use of paper. First, your company can produce a web invitation and share it to your contacts through social networks and emails. In addition, you can create a microsite with which your customers can access all the information about your event and all in one click! On the other hand, you will be able to design a telephone application by which your customers will have access to the programming of your event. Technology allows you to be more creative. You can hire a graphic designer and you will see how your marketing communication will be improved!
On the other hand, if your reception requires the use of paper, it would be better to print your information on recycled paper. Office at wholesale offers a wide range of choices in this type of equipment.
Innovate in transport
Much of the environmental problem is due to transport and traffic jams. As an event organizer, you can become an innovator on the move. If possible, try to position your event in a central location, easily accessible by bike, bus or on foot. If not, it can be smart to build a transportation network for your event by planning ridesharing or shuttles. Your customers will be grateful to you for saving time and money on the move. You will become models for all other companies!
Limit waste
Plastic and non-reusable objects destroy our ecosystems. According to Radio-Canada "Every month, a Westerner produces on average the equivalent of his weight in waste". Overconsumption is a scourge for the planet. Several methods can be put in place to reduce your waste production. First, you can use non-disposable crockery by getting information from your caterer to get this service, this includes disposable plastic verrines, etc. Second, it is easy to get reusable, returnable glasses. Visit the following site for more information: http://www.ecocup-quebec.ca/fc/ . Then, it would be advisable to buy bulk products when possible and serve glasses of water, not small bottles of plastic water. It is possible to make it very attractive for your customers, by positioning tables with candies, nuts, dried fruit. Your audience will be able to choose only their favorite foods and will appreciate this original idea that will significantly reduce the use of plastic and food waste. You can also give a second life to your objects: offer your centerpieces and flowers to a CHSLD or reuse your food left for a dinner with colleagues or give it all to an organization that offers meals to the poor.
Bought local
As an event company, there are several options for you to help in the long term to help our planet. At your events, be sure to use the services of local merchants to buy your food or decorations, as exports are extremely harmful to the environment. In addition, visiting the small markets around your company will allow you to make several discoveries of the soil. You can also hire a green brigade to help clean the room and sort the waste. For example, if the event takes place in the borough of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the employees of l'Éco-Quartier d'Hochelaga are experts in this field and can help you. All you need to do is visit their website: http://ecomhm.com/evenements-ecoresponsables/
For more information on the statistics in this article, please visit the following sites:
the website of the collective of eco-responsible and solidarity festivals in PACA : http://plateforme-aer.fr/action/etre-eco-responsable/
Quebec Council of Eco-Responsible Events : http://evenementecoresponsable.com/
Good luck!
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Written by: Géraldine Saucier
