The campaign is running under the slogan \u201cCommit to greener events for a better world\u201d and aims to raise environmental awareness, inspire a more sustainable approach in the event industry and build a community of green-thinking organizers. Eventex is giving a \u201cWe are green\u201d digital badge to any upcoming event that commits to implement at least 3 out of 10 green event practices. The badge is meant to represent the organizer\u2019s green commitment and serve as an inspiration to others.
\n\u201cWe chose to launch the initiative today because it\u2019s World Environmental Day – when everyone should stop for a moment and think about how we can contribute to saving the environment through our work and everyday life activities. For us event organizers, that means adopting more sustainable practices. Whether you implement just a few green ideas for your next event or try for 100% sustainability, it all makes a difference! So, with the \u201cWe are green\u201d campaign, we want to encourage the event organizers to commit to at least 3 green event practices for their upcoming event\u201d, comments Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-Founder of Eventex Awards.
\nEach World Environment Day is organized around a theme that focuses attention on a particularly pressing environmental concern. The theme for 2019 is \u201cBeat Air Pollution\u201d. Event-related activities like travel, accommodation, energy use, waste etc. result in huge amounts of additional carbon dioxide in the air. Some practical tips Eventex gives for reducing air pollution from events are:
\n\u201cImplementing green practices doesn’t necessarily mean extra expenses – some could even save you money. For example, using badges and lanyards from recycled materials and asking attendees to return them, so they can be reused. We\u2019ve always tried to adopt as many green practices as possible at Eventex Awards, like not using paper, throwing a 100% online award ceremony and giving out trophies made of recycled plastic for the last 2 editions of the competition. We believe that the \u201cWe\u2019re green badge\u201d will inspire more event organizers and together we will make a true difference for a greener world\u201d, adds Simona Harizanova, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.
\nApplying for a \u201cWe\u2019re green\u201d badge is absolutely free and takes a minute. For more information, visit https://eventex.co/wearegreen/
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\n", "content_text": "On World Environment Day, Eventex Awards announce their new \u2018We are green\u201d initiative.\nThe campaign is running under the slogan \u201cCommit to greener events for a better world\u201d and aims to raise environmental awareness, inspire a more sustainable approach in the event industry and build a community of green-thinking organizers. Eventex is giving a \u201cWe are green\u201d digital badge to any upcoming event that commits to implement at least 3 out of 10 green event practices. The badge is meant to represent the organizer\u2019s green commitment and serve as an inspiration to others.\n\u201cWe chose to launch the initiative today because it\u2019s World Environmental Day – when everyone should stop for a moment and think about how we can contribute to saving the environment through our work and everyday life activities. For us event organizers, that means adopting more sustainable practices. Whether you implement just a few green ideas for your next event or try for 100% sustainability, it all makes a difference! So, with the \u201cWe are green\u201d campaign, we want to encourage the event organizers to commit to at least 3 green event practices for their upcoming event\u201d, comments Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-Founder of Eventex Awards.\nEach World Environment Day is organized around a theme that focuses attention on a particularly pressing environmental concern. The theme for 2019 is \u201cBeat Air Pollution\u201d. Event-related activities like travel, accommodation, energy use, waste etc. result in huge amounts of additional carbon dioxide in the air. Some practical tips Eventex gives for reducing air pollution from events are:\n\nChoose a sustainable venue and/or catering;\nConsider renewable/natural energy sources (such as solar energy, hydropower etc.)\nReduce greenhouse gas emissions from event-related transport by offering incentives for guests that rideshare or taking direct flights\nOffset your entire carbon footprint or neutralise the impact of a specific activity\n\n\u201cImplementing green practices doesn’t necessarily mean extra expenses – some could even save you money. For example, using badges and lanyards from recycled materials and asking attendees to return them, so they can be reused. We\u2019ve always tried to adopt as many green practices as possible at Eventex Awards, like not using paper, throwing a 100% online award ceremony and giving out trophies made of recycled plastic for the last 2 editions of the competition. We believe that the \u201cWe\u2019re green badge\u201d will inspire more event organizers and together we will make a true difference for a greener world\u201d, adds Simona Harizanova, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.\nApplying for a \u201cWe\u2019re green\u201d badge is absolutely free and takes a minute. For more information, visit https://eventex.co/wearegreen/\nThe post \u201cWe are green\u201d – a new initiative for a greener event industry and a better world appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-06-06T09:37:45+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-06T09:37:45+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-97.jpg", "tags": [ "eventex awards", "Eventext", "World Environment Day", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ] } ] }