James Watson

To the chagrin of planners and attendees alike, a common issue that arises at many events is the matter of whether vegetarian and vegan food options are available. From the planner’s perspective, it can add a degree of complexity and even cost to their planning efforts. From the attendee’s perspective, it can mean that they […]

Green event ideas do not have to be very difficult to put into action. On the contrary, you may already be doing some of them without even thinking of it. For instance, when you’re planning a large multi-day event, you’re already going to be booking room blocks at local hotels. And if you’re hosting your […]

Developing an event sustainability policy is an integral piece of the sustainable event planning puzzle. Without one, your efforts risk being nothing more than good intentions. With one, you’re setting yourself up for success by arming yourself with a clear vision, goals, and commitments for holding yourself and others accountable. In terms of complexity, your policy may […]

When planning for a low carbon or carbon neutral event, it’s helpful to keep in mind that much of the impact does not occur during the event itself, but before and after it in different forms. The transportation of attendees to and from an event is particularly impactful and air travel is the worst culprit […]

Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to avoid creating that very problem in the first place. When it comes to planning a zero waste event, this is an especially effective approach. In other words, not only can you reduce the amount of waste destined for the landfill by managing the waste on […]

At Green Event Ninjas, we believe that the most sustainable form of food service uses reusable chinaware, cutlery, and cups. This greatly reduces the amount of waste destined for the landfill generated by an event and allows for the organizer to properly divert organic waste that is uncontaminated with plastic and other materials. This contamination […]

This is an aspect of an event that is often overlooked on the sustainability front but which can have a substantial impact overall. Consider the fact that many flowers are imported from overseas (e.g. the Middle-East and South America) and are sent by air freight so that they remain fresh and arrive in only a […]

For multi-day conferences and conventions, or any large event where your guests will be travelling in from great distances, the sustainability merit of the hotels that they stay at will factor into the event’s overall impact. As an organizer, you can address this by encouraging your guests to stay at hotels that demonstrate an explicit commitment […]