5 Companies Joining the #LastStraw Campaign
The hospitality industry is making an effort to cut back on waste by joining in on the #LastStraw campaign.
Signs of Human Trafficking to Look Out for This Summer
Learn the signs that could indicate an individual is being trafficked, and what to do if you see an incidence of human trafficking.
World Wildlife Fund Finds Footing in the Tourism Industry
Food waste, sourcing food and beverage and responsible destination experiences are three of the biggest challenges that sustainable meetings face.
Hilton’s Meet With Purpose Puts Customers First
From puppy cuddling to yoga and yogurt breakfasts, Hilton's Meet With Purpose incorporates ]wellness into meetings and events.
Greenbuild Advances Its Goal to Becoming a Zero-Waste Event
Meeting planners can learn a lot about sustainable events from next week’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo being held in Boston.
New Report: More Hotels Are Prepared to Deal with Human Trafficking
According to ECPAT-USA Executive Director Carol Smolenski, the next initiative from her organization will be to create a training program for people who work in travel management companies.
Planners Have No Excuse Not to Donate Food
In 2014, nearly 50 million Americans lived in food insecure households, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What Is Your Event Doing to Curb Meetings Waste?
The state of California—known for its progressive recycling efforts—already shut down more than 450 recycling plants this year.
Alternatives to Using PVC at Your Events
In her Eventcellany blog, sustainability expert Shawna McKinley of MeetGreen offers the following alternatives to using PVC at events.
New App Uses Hotel Snaps to Fight Human Trafficking
Meeting attendees can fight human trafficking by uploading hotel room photos to a new app called TraffickCam which helps investigators gather information.
6 Tips for Carbon Reduction at Events
Try to source local fruit and vegetables that are in season. It may cost a little bit more, but it will definitely taste better.
CSR on the Go: How to Give Back When You Don’t Have Much Time
Community services activities at meetings are more popular now than ever. But not every meeting can accommodate a full-blown community service activity—there may just not be enough time in the program or the logistics may seem too daunting. Ira Alemas of impact4good shares some of his top CSR activity options for giving back under a time crunch.
Sustainable Meetings: 5 Simple Choices Make a Big Difference
If you think one simple step by one event professional doesn’t make a difference: think again. Even everyday decisions can make a big impact, says Nancy J. Zavada of MeetGreen.
Getting Keen on Curbing Event Food Waste
There is perhaps no single thing planners can do to make their events more sustainable and less wasteful than to curb food waste. Read how one successful planner is doing just that.
