♻️ Your Event Is an Environmental Disaster: What Will You Give Up?

Eliminating swag, water bottles, and lanyards can go a long way toward delivering more sustainable events.

The Stand-Up July 11, 2024 by Miguel Neves View in browser Hi there,   As you know, so much effort goes into creating unforgettable experiences. You are probably also aware of how much waste an event can produce. In fact, event sustainability consultants MeetGreen estimate that attendees contribute up to 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per event day.   That's right. Events really can be an environmental disaster, and the best way to prevent that is to give up or swap out some important things.   Big-ticket items like meals and travel are key. Finding ways to limit their carbon footprint will make the biggest difference.   But there are also small changes that can have a significant impact, like tapping into a lanyard lending library. This is a vast improvement to ordering brand-new lanyards that will be used once and then tossed.   Sometimes small details can make a big difference.   Are you ready to make your events more sustainable?   Read the story on Skift Meetings NEW REPORT Networking by Design: Crafting Events for Meaningful Connection Sponsored by Cvent Elevate your event design skills and create unforgettable networking experiences that leave a lasting impact. Featuring insights from industry experts, this report reveals how thoughtful and intentional networking strategies can enhance engagement and cultivate deep professional relationships. DOWNLOAD What's New for Meetings and Events in the Caribbean The Caribbean is a popular destination for meetings, events, and incentive travel. Here's a look at what's new. Tapping Into Unexpected Moments to Elevate Events Created in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism Creating authentic and unexpected experiences is a surefire way to maintain attendee engagement, thus making your event much more valuable than a standard day inside a convention center. Your Event Is an Environmental Disaster: What Will You Give Up? Events create 2.5 pounds of landfill-bound waste per person per day. Eliminating things like swag, water bottles, and lanyards can go a long way toward delivering more sustainable events. Skift Meetings Forum We're gathering the meetings industry's brightest minds for our flagship event. Don't miss our one-day exclusive learning experience on September 17 in New York City.   Tickets are $695; complimentary VIP tickets are available for invited senior planners. What's New for Meetings and Events Across the U.S. Explore what's new in terms of hotels, venues, airline routes and destination campaigns at 43 destinations across the U.S. The Must-Have Tools to Boost Your Networking Opportunities Created in partnership with Stova Networking is too important to an event's success to leave to chance. Working with the right technology and partners can generate connections that demonstrate the value a meeting or event provides attendees. Convention Data Services President Talks Next Steps After Maritz Acquisition The intricacies of absorbing a multi-million registration company is the focus of an upcoming internal Maritz tech summit. SKIFT MEETINGS PODCAST Hospitality Across Continents From the bustling streets of Berlin to the remote town of Nebbi, Uganda, Gerrit Jessen's journey reveals how expertise and passion can transform hospitality standards in even the most challenging environments. LISTEN NOW Maritz Acquires Convention Data Services from Freeman — Maritz CEO Discusses First Acquisition in 12 Years Former rivals, Maritz and Convention Data Services, have joined forces. Maritz has acquired the company from Freeman. LA Convention Center Expansion Approved Ahead of 2028 Olympics Los Angeles is now on track to unveil a major convention center expansion, just in time for the LA28 Games. Event Tech News Roundup – June 2024 Last month saw plenty of AI-related event tech news. But it wasn't all about AI, integrations and customizable event website builders also made the cut. More From Skift Meetings AI-Powered Venue Booking Is Here Are Celebrity Speakers Worth It? What Does California's Junk Fee Law Mean for Planners? How the Soaring Heat Impacts Events How Apple's AI Update Will Impact Events CALENDAR   Skift Meetings will be at Destinations International's Annual Convention in Tampa, FL, next week. Expect coverage from this long-standing gathering of destination professionals. July 16-18: Destinations International (DI) Annual Convention in Tampa, FL July 21-23: NACE Experience in Denver, CO August 10-13: ASAE Annual in Cleveland, OH Explore our full calendar here. To ensure there are no pauses in our communication, please add our email address to your contacts: meetings@skift.com. Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences