“How To Plan A Sustainable Event”
Table of Contents
Introduction
How This Book Came To Be Written
Chapter 1: What Is a Sustainable Event or Festival?
Chapter 2: Why Create a Sustainable Event/Festival?
A Sustainable Event Is Welcome In Any Community
Sustainable Events Make A Difference
Events Are The Perfect Place To Start Implementing Sustainability
Enhance Your Organization’s Positive Image.
Save Money
Chapter 3: Necessary Components for a Sustainable Even or Festival
Measuring Sustainable Success
A Different Type of Volunteerism.
Chapter 4: Waste Management
Proper Waste Management Is The Key Element For A Successful Sustainable Event
Sanitation Concerns At Outdoor Events
Limit Paper Use
Material Use And Distribution
Event Supplies
The Presenters
Lodging Options
Giveaways
Participant And Vendor Displays
Powering The Stage
Food And Beverage Service
Things To Consider When Choosing A Venue
Write Sustainable Language Into Your Venue Contract
Chapter 5: Why Recycle?
Some Interesting Facts About Recycling
What Happens To Recyclables?
8 Major Benefits Of Recycling
#1. Landfilling Is Not A Sustainable Approach To A Healthy Environment.
#2. Recycling Helps Prevent Pollution.
#3. Recycling Reduces Worldwide Climate Changes.
#4. Recycling Saves Our Natural Resources And Protects Wildlife.
#5. Recycling Is Good For The Economy.
#6. Recycling Saves Money.
#7. Recycling Saves Energy
8. It’s Easy To Do!
Chapter 6: Why Collect and Compost Food Waste?
Bioplastics
Composting Creates By-Products That Can Be Used To Improve The Soil.
Almost All Food Items Can Be Composted
Compostable Food Service Items
Items That Cannot Be Composted
Exceptions
The Best Way To Handle Liquid Waste
Chapter 7: Case Study-Prime Example Of How to Create A Sustainable Festival
Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Art Festival As A Case Study
Chapter 8: What Level of Sustainability is the Goal for Your Event?
Setting Goals
Action Plan
Share Your Goals And Plan
How Will You Measure Your Success?
Chapter 9: What All the Vendors Need to Know
Getting Started
During The Event
Ways to Engage All Of Your Vendors, Not Just Food Vendors
Chapter 10: Food Vendors Are Key Players At A Sustainable Event
Create Clear Guidelines
Eco-Friendly Serving Products
Food Packaging Ideas
Food Service Concerns For Indoor Or Catered Events
Chapter 11: Waste Collection and Disposal
Waste Collection Stations
Where To Locate Waste Collection Stations
Check and Recheck Again
Collection Bins
Liquid Waste
Grease
End of Day Vigilance
A Short Cautionary Tale
Items That Must Go To The Landfill
Chapter 12: Volunteers Needed
Where To Find Volunteers
Scheduling and Contact Information For Volunteers
Train Them Well!
Job Related Items volunteers will need
How to “Reward” Your Volunteers
Chapter 13: Signage
Types of Signs Needed
Printed Programs
No Programs Are Used At Commonwheel Art Festival
Chapter 14: Press Releases before and after the Event
Before The Event
Evaluation After The Event By Participants
After The Event Evaluate Measurable Successes
Celebrate Your Success
Do Another Press Release After The Event
Express Gratitude
Chapter 15: Lessons learned
Pictorial Signage Works Best
Waste Monitor Duties
Waste Containers
Rogue Waste Containers
Special Consideration for Food Vendors’ Needs
End of Day Caveat
Bears and Compost Or Any Food Waste
It Gets Easier and Better Every Year
Chapter 16: Emails, Letters And FaceBook Posts
Sample Letters
Invitation To Volunteers
Letters to Food Vendors And Participants If Not Forewarned
Letters to Food Vendors And Participants If Forewarned
Thank You Letters
Success Announcements
Chapter 17: Resources
Recyclable And Compostable Service Ware
Sustainable Lodging
Eco-Labeling
Sustainable Organizations And Informative Web Sites
Earth Friendly Promotional Products
Solar Stages
Where To Find Volunteers
Sample Letters
Chapter 18: In Conclusion