Green Meetings Checklist

Green Meetings Checklist

• Request basic recycling (paper, plastic, glass, and cans) and visible bins at hotels and convention centres.
• Require a linen and towel reuse program at contracted hotels and encourage attendees to use it.
• Curb energy use by asking facilities to moderate air conditioning and heat and to turn down lighting.
• Plan to use china and service ware at your food functions, and not disposables.
• Ask exhibitors to limit printed materials and giveaways, instead providing those by mail or electronically.
• Don't overprint paper and convention materials, and ensure that they are properly shredded and disposed of.
• Arrange for beverages and condiments to be served in bulk dispensers during food breaks, minimizing individual servings.
• Ask attendees to reconfirm their attendance at banquets and food functions.
• Consider including foods that will keep longer or that can be donated as excess.