Organiser A Sustainable Event
Organising a sustainable event is easier than you might think – all of our choices make a difference and every little step counts. Here are our top tips:
Plan ahead: At the planning stage, talk to the people who are integral to your event to let them know that you would like to run a sustainable event and see how they can help you to do this. Even if they’re not in a position to do it this year, they’ll know for future years that you care about sustainability.
Consider the venue: Does it use energy efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems? Does it use renewable energy? Does it have a recycling or composting programme in place or a policy around single-use plastic?
Food: Choose seasonal locally sourced food options. Think about how your event will cater for vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diets. Consider if food / beverages will be served in composable or reusable containers.
Transport: Is the area easily accessible by public transport? Are there bike racks, can you organise carpooling options?
Tell everyone about it: Tell everyone about your efforts to run a sustainable event and encourage them to participate in reducing the environmental impact of the event. You can do this via your social media or website, on brochures, pamphlets, or posters (remember to use certified recycled paper for printed materials and only print what you will use) and by simply talking to people (they may have some tips for you).
Review: Review the event shortly afterwards to evaluate how you did and to identify lessons that will be valuable for future years.