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Here are some helpful tips from www.BlueGreenMeetings.org on being an environmentally responsible supplier.
Like hotels, meeting venues can benefit in more ways than one by greening operations. Here are some tips.
- Get buy-in at all levels. Instate an environmental policy, and communicate it to all employees, from upper management down.
- Install water saving devices for toilets and faucets in all bathrooms.
- Use environmentally friendly cleaning agents (MSDS Health Hazard Rating of 1 or less) throughout the property.
- Start or expand your on-site recycling program to capture paper, metals, glass, and plastics, and separate and compost organic waste. Contract with a private recycling company or see if the city government will collect your recyclables.
- Initiate an energy management program to reduce consumption of electricity. This can include switching from incandescent to fluorescent lighting; installing programmable thermostats; using low-wattage bulbs in some areas; and installing motion detection devices for room lighting.
- Use reusable linens, dishes and cutlery in catering and food service areas of your facility.
- Install an air filtration system for cleaner in-house air.
- Install a Building Automation System for temperature control.
- Have a third party energy audit to see where energy is being wasted, and to get ideas on how to conserve more.
- Practice responsible procurement by establishing a policy to purchase more environmentally-friendly products, including paper and plastics.
- Plan your landscaping using indigenous plants that will be hardy and require less water. Eliminate chemical pesticides and herbicides.
- Keep track of your progress - both environmental and cost savings, and use the information to promote your success.
- If you provide catering services at your venue, please see the Food & Beverage Section for further tips.
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