Currently, more and more institutions, both public and private, are organizing sustainable events, with the aim of minimizing potential negative impacts on the environment.
Currently, more and more institutions, both public and private, are organizing sustainable events, with the aim of minimizing potential negative impacts on the environment.
In the world of events, companies such as Sustain Awards and their personalized eco-design trophies have demonstrated their intention to protect the planet’s natural resources, using recycled plastics and low environmental impact processes in the manufacturing process.
However, we should not only consider the companies we hire to cover the different areas of our event, there are many points we need to focus on in order to be sure that our event is sustainable. In this article we will detail the main ones.
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How to organize an event with the minimum environmental impact?
To care for the environment, it is not necessary to wear labels such as “I am an environmentalist” or ecological the important thing is to be aware of what is right and wrong for our big house, the planet. This is why when organizing an event we must take into account several points.
waste reduction
It’s no secret that a lot of waste, both organic and inorganic, is produced at events, so we need to make the most of all the plastic, paper and glass that guests will be using throughout. throughout the activity.
A good idea to reduce the consumption of resources and materials is to give each attendee a personalized glass, which they will use and reuse for the duration of the event.
Likewise, place containers to separate the waste, which are well identified and within reach of all people, so that they themselves are the ones who deposit the waste in its place.
Take advantage of natural light
Daytime hours are ideal for organizing events, since the environment offers us almost 12 hours of natural light, which translates into a saving of many usable watts at night.
If we use sound equipment with renewable energy sources, which uses solar panels as a source of energy, commonly known as solar panels, we could take it for granted to save 100% electricity, in an activity that generally has high consumption.
Fewer transport units
If the objective is to reduce the environmental impact, the reduction of cars in circulation is essential, since they are the main producers of smog that pollutes the air we breathe.
A good option to reduce the use of private vehicles is to promote the use of public transport units to get to the venue, and if the event is private, rent vans that can transport them from a specific point in the city. city to location.
In addition to reducing environmental pollution, reducing the number of cars on the road also reduces the consumption of other resources such as fuel, which is also expensive.
locally produced food
Many cities have productive areas where excellent quality fruits and vegetables are born, which we can use as raw material for catering.
The use of local products will reduce costs and also expenses, since we will not have to travel from one city to another to obtain them, and we will surely be able to obtain them at a better price.
The consumption of vegan products is also beneficial for our body, since it fills us with energy, purifies our blood and provides the care that our vital organs need.
Protect the environment
Cutting down trees or installing furniture on land with plantations are acts that should never be performed to organize an event. If we want to be surrounded by nature, we must look for the ideal place to do it, that is, a space where the natural elements do not interfere.
The best option is to choose a location away from areas prone to human damage. Similarly, the use of fireworks should be avoided as they can cause forest fires and even accidents at the event site.
Just as it is important to take care of the environment, we must also protect the guests, so if we are exposed to the weather, the ideal is to use awnings, made with recycled materials, to protect us from the rays of the sun. sun or rain.
Promoting respect for the environment
Every opportunity is good to spread the word about the importance of taking care of the environment and what we can do to achieve it. It’s important to include influencers on our guest list who help us spread our message about preserving natural resources.
While it is true that the main objective of organizing events is to publicize our company, connecting ourselves to good customs for the care of the planet will be beneficial for the company.