13 Sustainable Choices for your next event -"This or That"

‍Food & Beverage

❌ Single-use plastic plates ✅ Reusable or compostable dishware

❌ Bottled water ✅ Tap water served in pitchers or refill stations

❌ Mass-produced red meat ✅ Game, poultry, or low-impact vegetarian options

❌ Tropical fruit out of season ✅ Seasonal and locally sourced ingredients

Printed Materials & Design

❌ Flyers with printed dates ✅ Digital invites via email or QR codes

❌ Standard paper without certification ✅ FSC- or PEFC-certified paper

❌ One-time-use banners and signs ✅ Reusable, undated signage designed for multiple events

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Transport & Logistics

❌ Encourage driving to the event ✅ Highlight public transport, bike parking, and carpooling

❌ Domestic flights for speakers ✅ Digital participation or train travel

❌ Fossil-fuel-based delivery services ✅ Suppliers using electric vehicles or offering carbon offsetting

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Suppliers & Partnerships

❌ Vague sustainability terms in contracts ✅ Clear requirements on eco-labels, reuse, and supply chain transparency

❌ Unverified sourcing ✅ Partners who can prove origin, production methods, and environmental impact

❌ Disposable giveaways in goodie bags ✅ Practical items, digital gifts, or reusable merchandise

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