Our August #MeetGreenChat was all about single-use plastic and events. The discussions around single-use plastic were lively and informative. Here are some highlights from the discussion.
Is it important for you or your organization to avoid using single-use plastic at events?
Why is reducing single-use plastic important even though many venues and communities have a recycling program?
What solutions could you use for avoiding plastic badges or badge holders?
How many plastic utensils do you think are used every day in the United States?
How can you serve condiments to attendees to avoid single-use plastic and be safe at the same time?
What are some creative ideas to encourage attendees to bring a reusable water bottle or reusable coffee cup to your event?
Do you account for single-use plastic when it comes to packaging? How can you avoid this?
What are some examples of single-use plastic reduction you have seen at events?
How do you ask vendors to minimize the use of single-use plastic when it comes to swag?
Personally what is the hardest single-use plastic challenge you have experienced?
Personally what is the hardest single-use plastic challenge you have experienced?
Resources
We shared some useful resources to help with addressing single-use plastic at the end of the chat. Here they are:
- MeetGreen Tips
- Avoiding Single-Use Plastic
- Reusable vs Disposable Service Ware
- Sustainable & Safe Events
Thank you to everyone who joined in on the discussions! Lot’s of great ideas were shared! Our next #MeetGreenChat is on 9/2/21 at 11AM PT.
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