Sustainable screen printing for t-shirts for events and festivals

That green, sponge-like foam that’s been a staple for florists for decades is actually made of plastic. Concern over the use of floral foam has been escalating over the years. Let’s kick floral foam to the curb in 2024.

Michael Cyr is the Co-Founder of Cup Zero. Cup Zero is on a mission to eliminate waste, one drink at a time, by providing reusable cups for events with logistics, collection points, and washing included. Going zero waste has never been easier.

In partnership with REVERB, Overdrive Energy Solutions, & Pilio, Sound Future reports on how the 2023 Luck Reunion became the largest 100% renewably powered festival stage in the US.

Rico Tesio, is the Founder and CEO of Rico Solutions. Engaging all event stakeholders in sustainability is crucial because it brings diverse perspectives and knowledge to the table, and valuable insights and contributions can be gained. Read the interview for more!

MEANS (Matching Excess And Needs for Stability) Database is an online platform connecting those with excess food, like grocery stores, events, and restaurants, with nearby emergency food providers who serve those in need.

MEANS Database is a free service for the businesses donating the food, and the organizations receiving the food. MEANS Database has two major goals: to reduce food waste, and reroute that food to feed people facing food insecurity.

Natural Tableware manufactures and distributes sustainable, single-use tableware to help phase out plastic. All tableware is made from natural residual materials or circular materials.

Having a line item in your contingency budget for sustainability opens the door to having a discussion with your clients at the beginning of the planning process. Sustainability doesn’t have to cost more, but sometimes it does. Why not have a little fund in the budget for what might come up?

Since 1987, Thomas Preti Events to Savor has seamlessly orchestrated thousands of events at New York's most prestigious venues.

Tommy Preti Jr, and Executive Chef Chris Tonti created the organization's Green Team to embed sustainability into every part of the business.

Learn about their initiatives, creating a cross functional Green Team, and the importance of partnerships.

Learn how to plan a Zero Waste event (and a whole lot more) from Zach Hetrick is the Director of New Business Development at Reduction In Motion.

Reduction In Motion is a team of waste and sustainability consultants who help businesses with waste management and sustainability programs. For 20 years, they’ve been helping organizations save money, improve efficiency, ensure safety, and reduce environmental impact through education and best practices.

A definition of sustainable event management is taking action towards conserving our natural environment, encouraging a healthy and inclusive society, and supporting a robust economy.

That’s a tall order. How can we incorporate sustainability into our events without getting overwhelmed by it?

Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. Start by embedding sustainability into your organization’s standard operating procedure. Read the article to learn how.

The Council for Responsible Sport is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization with a vision of a world where responsibly produced events are the norm. Its mission is to provide objective, independent verification of the socially and environmentally responsible work that event organizers are doing, and to actively support event organizers who strive to make a difference in their communities.

There is a lot we can do to reduce the carbon footprint of our events. There are always aspects of carbon generated at events that you can’t control, and when you can’t reduce those emissions, you can offset them.

Bye Bye Plastic is a disruptive foundation on a mission to remove single-use plastics in the music industry. Bye Bye Plastic has inspired thousands of DJs and event promoters since launching in 2018. Learn all about the Eco-Rider Initiative and more from Priya Chandel, the Executive Director of Bye Bye Plastic USA

Stephanie Stopka founded Flowers by Stem in 2006 on the idea that the key to beautiful design is a personal, hand-crafted approach. Stephanie grew up camping and fishing with her family, instilling a deep love for nature. She brings this love of nature to all of her designs.

She is committed to an eco-friendly approach to floral design. Stephanie is also the Vice President of the Green Wedding Alliance, a local organization of environmentally conscious wedding vendors based in and around Chicago.

Trent dives into what to communicate with partners, why it’s important to start early, and how to message your sustainability achievements. 

Many articles about producing a sustainable event advise using recyclable or compostable serviceware. It’s well known that recycling plastic has lots of challenges (less than 10% of plastic actually gets recycled). As we look to bioplastic as an alternative to traditional plastic, there are some things to consider. Read the article for more information.

Beth Lockwood is the Owner of Details NYC DMC & Events and Green Scene NYC Events (the sustainable division). Born out of the passion for wanting to make a difference, they specialize in green, sustainable events, meetings and community service. Their mission is to minimize the environmental footprint, and give back to the community they love so much.

Materials for the Arts (MFTA) provides New York City arts nonprofits, public schools, and city agencies with access to free materials. MFTA strives to keep valuable materials from entering the landfill, and is an excellent resource for the NYC event community to donate materials after an event. There are creative reuse programs across the country (in case your event isn’t in NYC).

Eric Skjerseth is the Owner of Planetary Transport Company based in Colorado. The first carbon neutral transportation company in America. Bringing fans to bands, and bands to fans, sustainably. Read on to learn about biodiesel, and how it can be used to power the music and events industry.