Thousands of events are organized every year in Morocco, including governmental bodies, conferences, forums, workshops, regular meetings, etc. Unfortunately, these events have had a negative impact on the environment. To overcome this, organizing green and eco-responsible events has proven to be the solution: Integrating it is interesting and often for social, economic and environmental purposes.
It is time for event organizers to host green actions and develop effective sustainable event planning strategies.
1. Implement an effective waste management system:
- A guest at an event is estimated to generate a significant amount of waste, to divert waste from landfills and meet the requirements of a circular economy, you will need an effective waste management system, which includes the following key elements:
- Waste recycling: Waste such as plastic, glass, aluminum and food can be recycled. Bring recycling bins on site to properly separate these items. This will allow for an organized classification of waste to begin the recycling process. Recycling uses less raw materials, energy, water and chemicals to make new products.
- Reduce waste: Waste reduction should be your first point of call, which requires accurate forecasting. Consult historical data, if available, to estimate the amount of materials needed for your event.
- Switch to environmentally friendly materials: Purchase paper and supplies made from eco-friendly materials, such as plates, cups and utensils. For example, Viva Terra offers a SeaGlass collection, made from 100% recycled glass.
2. Think about transportation and travel:
The goal is to reduce the amount of fossil fuels used to transport people (participants, delegates, exhibitors, conventioneers, etc.), equipment (booths, communication devices, etc.) and goods (decorations, food). Among the remedies, public transport, cohabitation, etc. are encouraged. And above all, remedies will be implemented for the famous last mile (after the train station or other arrival site). The remaining gasoline emissions having a cut-off effect can be compensated.
3. choose a sustainable event space:
The easiest way to create a sustainable experience is to choose permanent event venues where everything is managed for you. Choose a venue that has been independently audited to meet LEED® for Green Buildings certification standards or operational assessments like Green Key. Consider reaching out to local bio-farms to see if they host events on their grounds to help your guests feel more connected to the environment.
A dedicated sustainable event venue can help you reduce the use of resources like water and electricity, divert waste from landfills, provide your guests with sustainably produced organic food, and offset any carbon emissions from your event.
4. Reduce water and energy consumption:
- Planning to manage the consumption of these two elements is very important in organizing a green event. To achieve this you will need to:
- Water management is important for everything from drinking to cleaning to cooking and eating. To avoid taxing the community's water supply, managers should use recycled water whenever possible for non-potable activities. Also consider selecting a location with water features such as fountains and water-saving devices such as low-flow toilets.
- One of the best ways to reduce CO2 emissions is to reduce energy consumption, which can be done by switching energy sources. This can quickly make a gathering much more sustainable. Energy efficiency is therefore a crucial element in organizing a more sustainable gathering. The installation of energy storage systems that operate autonomously during the event.
The event industry has undergone a significant change due to the recent rapid development of battery technology. With this technology and bold plans to reduce carbon emissions, sustainability is now at the forefront of event administration and planning.