In my blog post Can Events Be Sustainable In a Post-Pandemic World?, I talked about the many ways event planners can continue to follow green practices in a safe and sanitary way. But now that you know you can
Updated 5/20/20 with additional information from new CDC guidance. As hotels, restaurants, and venues begin to reopen, we’re all imagining what post-pandemic events will look like. Many businesses and trade associations have publicly released their reopening plans to inspire public
2019 was an incredible year. A few years ago when I was envisioning my plan for this business, I made a list of dream clients and events in Indianapolis I wanted to work with. This year, I worked with nearly
As of October 2019, GreenCycle of Indiana has rolled out new guidelines for the materials they will accept for composting from food service establishments and events. GreenCycle is our compost facility partner for nearly all of our events in central
My team and I have had a pretty trashy summer! Which is to say, we’ve spent a lot of time sorting trash and saving valuable materials from the landfill. We were fortunate to partner with three major events in central
A plastic plate or a ceramic plate: which is better for the environment? What about a plastic fork vs. a metal one? You have to use water and energy to wash dishes — isn’t that just as bad as waste?
You’ve heard me talk a lot about the event waste problem in my articles. But have you ever wondered how much waste your event is actually generating? For the most accurate answer, the best thing to do is have my
If you’re a food lover like me, you probably get excited when you see a buffet at an event you’re attending. So many things to try! And you get can seconds of the foods you like! Talk about living the
Let me tell you about the worst car-buying experience I’ve ever had. Last spring I was looking for a used Toyota Prius (of course). I found one for sale at a dealership in the west Indy suburb of Avon, so
As I write this, I’m finishing last-minute prep for a zero waste program for an event tomorrow. So I thought I’d give you an inside look at what happens the night before a zero waste event! It’s often said that