In the not-too-distant past, the events industry was understandably seen as a major contributor to carbon emissions, and as a result has come under increasing pressure to rectify matters. Events of the past have generated a great deal of landfill waste, for example, and consumed significant amounts of energy. We can factor in the transportation, the use of toxic chemicals and the creation of noise pollution as well, making it easy to see why something needs to be done.
The solution lies in the adoption of sustainable event planning strategies, and these are becoming ever more common in the industry. By changing the way events are organised, it becomes possible to completely transform the whole sector. And the good news is that the initiatives are already with us and are highly achievable. The benefits include a far more positive impact on the environment, of course, but also represent a chance to engage more effectively with eco-conscious consumers.
In terms of sustainability, each of the challenges facing an event organiser these days can be overcome relatively easily. Instead of sending tons of waste to landfill sites, for example, it’s possible to eliminate the use of disposable plastics and to organise a food recycling system. Energy consumption can be dramatically reduced via the use of renewable lighting, heating, etc. Providing refillable water bottle stations, eco-friendly transportation and chemical-free toilets will also all have a positive impact.
Major advantages for both stallholders and organisers alike
Catering at events has long been an issue for green campaigners, but this no longer needs to be a bone of contention at all. Both organisers and individual caterers can utilise reusable items, such as cups and food containers, for example. In an instant, they will have dramatically reduced their carbon footprint while at the same time giving their customers an improved consumer experience. There are also long-term benefits for the organisers to be associated with greener events in general, of course. Brand awareness these days is of the utmost importance in the business world.
Here at Blue Planet Washing Solutions, we have all the services you need to make sure your eco-friendly events are a success. We can supply high quality reusable cups, plates and cutlery to make sure you have enough for any eventuality. Our state-of-the-art facility is capable of handling high volumes of washing and drying, as well as being able to supply dependable logistics to ensure seamless. Reducing the environmental impact of your event is now just a phone call away.
We can be contacted on 01293 553040, or via email at reusables@blueplanetws.co.uk. We look forward to showing a better, greener way to organise events.
