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New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Hits Record-level Clean Up

Smart Meetings

While this is an estimate to be proud of, there was once another number organizers used—and were proud of—to track the visitation of the event: amounts of waste produced. The program is a partnership among 25 organizations, including New Orleans & Company, the city of New Orleans, Grounds Krewe and Can Manufacturers Institute.

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Sustainable Domestic Tourism: Visit the Great Smoky Mountains

Solimar International

Before its establishment as a national park in 1934 , the Smokies were home to hundreds of local farmers and paper manufacturers. The ethos of these self-sustaining locals prevailed long after the establishment of the park into the present day. You can also rest assured that purchases from local artisans is a sustainable practice.

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Sustainability, Helping Community Are Driving Forces for Events in Austin

Convene by PCMA

The organizers of Subaru of America’s 2022 National Business Conference wanted to ensure that no recyclable materials from the event ended up in landfills, and they found a partner capable of helping them achieve that goal in their host destination of Austin, Texas. Conference organizers also cut down on recyclable waste through donations.

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Scenting Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Scents for Your Home

Redfin

Transforming your living space into a sanctuary of sustainability and well-being begins with the enticing world of eco-friendly scents. It’s crucial to seek out candles with certifications from reputable third-party and government organizations.

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In New Orleans, Creativity and Innovation Spur Success for Meetings

Convene by PCMA

The Final Four tournament, The ESSENCE Festival of Culture, the American Society of Hematology — the list of logistically complex events that New Orleans has hosted is impressive. And last year, the NOENMCC achieved a major sustainability milestone as part of its capital improvement project — LEED Gold Certification.

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Focusing on Mission-Driven Work

Convene by PCMA

In the same study, 92 percent of respondents said that they produce better work when they “see how the quality of their work matters to the big picture” of their organization. Creating a purpose-driven culture is key to attracting and retaining employees who will ultimately deliver the best performances, according to Bova.

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G20 Presidency to put India on World Tourism Map

Travel Daily Media

Delivering his key note speech on the inauguration session of 12 th edition of the ‘Great Indian Travel Bazaar’ (GITB) being organized by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India along with FICCI and Tourism Department of Rajasthan, Arvind Singh said, “India’s G20 Presidency has offered unparalleled opportunities to tourism sector. “As

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