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Like hotels, conference centers are making strides to become more environmentally responsible. Use these tips to make sure your choice is a sound one, and to encourage your venue to become greener.

Choose a venue that’s connected to the airport by mass transit, and within walking distance of the hotel.
Ask if the venue has an environmental policy and/or plan. Request a copy.
Find out what in-house environmental programs the venue offers. Print and send this venue checklist (DOC file) to prospective suppliers.
Perform a site visit to verify that your environmental service requirements can be met.
Find out if the venue has had any environmental audits performed in the last 5 years. Ask to see the reports.
Include a BlueGreen Preference clause in your venue Request for Proposals. Click here for a sample (DOC file).
Choose a venue that is interested in doing more to become green. A willingness to cooperate will make your task so much easier.
If the venue will also be providing your meals, be sure to read the BlueGreen page on Food & Beverage.
Ask the venue manager to suggest off-site activities that are nature-based, with minimal impact to the local environment.
To email some BlueGreen tips to your venue supplier, click here.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts makes green conferencing easy for hosts and planners, offering an environmentally friendly conference service at several of its properties. 'Eco – meet' includes four key elements:
* Eco-service, waste-free food and beverage services, 100 % recycled note pads, biodegradable pens, and containers for recycling in meeting rooms. Leftover food is donated to food banks.
* Eco-accommodation, in-room information, recycling bins, optional linen replacement, energy-efficient lighting, biodegradable soap, recyclable amenities, water-saving showerheads and taps.
* Eco-cuisine, menus that include local, seasonal, and organically grown foods.
* Eco-programming, offering environmentally responsible activities and speakers.

Eco-meet is currently offered at six Fairmont properties. Contact: Lyle Thompson

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