In the spring, everyone becomes more aware of the environment. Here are a few easy ways to make your meetings more environmentally friendly.
Hand out materials rather than leaving them for delegates to take themselves.
Use a bulletin board for meeting announcements and event locations rather than printing a handout for each attendee.
Reduce paper by providing dry erase easels for presentations instead of flip charts.
Dry erase scheduling charts eliminate the need to re-print meeting schedules daily.
Replace fax cover sheets with post-it notes.
Try ink stamps rather than labels.
Double-side all print material.
Prevent unnecessary paper consumption by distributing according to the number of attendees.
Retain plastic badge holders for your next meeting. Good quality holders should last several meetings.
Avoid single use milk and sugar packets, paper plates and plastic cutlery.
Provide reusable mugs, and recycle all bottles and cans.
Make sure all meeting supplies are made from recycled materials.
Choose a venue with a comprehensive recycling program.
