Sustainability

Seven years ago we published a comprehensive report on the State of Green meetings and events. We talked recycling, composting, paper-free events, refillable water bottles and innovations in solar and kinetic energy to power experiences. We launched a monthly series called Green Lights where we explored specific innovations in the “greening” of events. Then, gradually, […]

There was a time when “going green” simply meant eliminating paper waste, recycling and shutting off lights. While that is still true today, the definition has expanded greatly. Event industry leaders are taking a holistic approach to the issue, looking at sustainability in terms of the whole life cycle of an event and the trickle-down […]

To raise awareness of its zero waste objectives and connect one-on-one with the city’s residents and visitors, the San Francisco Department of the Environment from July 20 to 22 activated a temporary street-side coffee stand that distributed free coffee to commuters who brought their own cup. The earth-friendly activation effort, dubbed SF Thing To Do, […]

Going green is certainly the trend for 2008 for everyone from corporate bigwigs looking to position their company in the right light to consumers trying to reduce their carbon footprints in their own homes.

In 2005 Walmart ceo Lee Scott announced that the retail giant would be stepping up its environmental commitment to the tune of $500 million per year to increase fuel efficiency in the brand’s truck fleet reduce greenhouse gases and scale back energy consumption and solid waste at its U.S. stores and Sam’s Clubs. This September at its annual Walmart Holiday Meeting the brand for the first time turned its sustainability pledge into action at one of its live events.