http://micespace.net.au/topic13-how-green-are-your-events.aspx MICEspace.net - General topics for the business events industry - How green are your events? - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:09:31 GMT Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:09:31 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx
I realise this is kind of a stupid question being just a guy who turns up with his show, but how would a small one man business reduce his/her footprint without forking out thousands to learn (or hundreds for that matter)

The way I figure it, while one man probably will not make much of a dent, if all services that were providing services for the event were greener- it would help.

where do I go to make myself greener?]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:09:31 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx how many trees are saved
how much waste water is saved
How much solid waste is saved
How much CO2 is saved
and how much energy is saved
when you recycle brochures, Business cards office paper, presentation folders etc

Interesting startistics and free]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:21:51 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx
If each individual company has to investigate how to be greener- then this costs money and takes time,

If there was a system already in place to follow to make out events, /services and venues greener it would be easier and more cost effective.

Like OH&S there are guidelines to follow to be safe, if there is a green version, where is it or shouldn't this be something to consider.

I have set up a new events directory, news site and calendar called www.eventschoice.com.au which has a green server
it has the following green info- (however a green server is much more easier than a green event

* The energy used to power this websites server, is 100% 'Green' renewable energy
* This website is hosted on a 'Green' energy efficient server
* By going green this website has contributed to the Just Host 'Green' tree planting project
* My web hosting company employ 'Green' ethics throughout their data centers and offices.

How are we 'Green'?

Well, we don't have wind turbines or wave power generators in our offices but...

We have decided to make our website go green by choosing to have our website hosted on green servers by a company with green values. 100% green renewable energy is used to power parts of the Just Host data center, web servers, and office space. The server this site is hosted on is a 'Green' energy efficient server, which produces 20% less CO2 than the average server. Being Just Host 'Green' eCertified means this website has contributed to Just Hosts tree planting project, which aims to neutralize our (and your) affects on the environment. Just Host employ 'Green' ethics throughout their workplace and data centers. Just Host has invested in and started promoting a green way of living to all staff by introducing advanced recycling techniques. As well as the standard paper and cardboard recycling, Just Host have gone a step further so everything from the batteries we use to power our wireless mice to the printer ink cartridges get recycled. Vehicle sharing has been introduced by Just Host to cut carbon emissions, their UK office employees were incentivized to partner up and in some cases group together to lift share to work.

Why Go Green?

Very few people realize the true impact the web hosting industry has on the environment, the average server produces the same emissions as a 15 mpg SUV let alone the data centre where the server is located which consumes on average as much electricity as 30,000 households.

Let's put it another way... the average website is hosted on a server which on average produces around 12½ Tonnes of CO2 each year, that is a huge amount of CO2!

Each year your PC produces half a tonne, your car produces 5 TONNES, AND your home produces 6½ TONNES – THIS MEANS on average EACH PERSON IS responsible for 12 tonnes of the CO2 that is produced each year! THAT is a huge amount of CO2 AND SHOWS WHY we are so insistent in our beliefs IN GREEN HOSTING.]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:50:24 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx
if it becomes an integral part of business practice we may remain a considered destination for business events.

If we do not, perhaps this in itself may remove us from the playing feild of desirable international destinations................

.............as terry bell mentioned this is a very interesting conversation................ a journey................Sustainability is no longer about first mover advantage……………………………. ……...

……………..It is about not being left behind]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:58:16 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx
we in Australia tend to think we are the buzz of the world

suggest we get a grip and embrace the movement rather than skeptic side of our nature

look to reality and not make some excuse to not embrace]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:08:36 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx
Russ, the Australian GP is an interesting topic, and one that should have its own forum stream. How much does the Vic Govt donate to run it? Something like $40 million I believe. And I heard today or yesterday that Toyota is pulling out of Formula 1. Wonder if the cost to Victoria will rise because of this in 2010. Jane, perhaps you should give them a call and see if they're interested in your product? It'd make for great reading.

Like the sound of your event tbrasch. Wonder if Clover was happy with the result?]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:14:26 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx The brief was to come up with a plan that was energy efficient without compromising on the “wow” of the show.
 A set was created that provided the “wow” the client was looking for and then we created the energy efficient footprint.
This was done by:

Changing as many lights as possible over to LED’s

Choosing screens and projectors that had an “eco” setting

Creating an audio visual plan that did not rely on 3-phase power

Running the entire show off 3 power points

Asking the crew (where possible) to take the train to the event

Delivering to the client a carbon emissions report so they could arrange carbon credits based on this data:
Use approx total of 9600 watts per hour (9.6 kWh) in power consumption. Assumed the event is 4 hours in duration and allowed 2 hours rehearsal time - so a total of 6 hours of consumption (fairly conservative time)... which is 57.6 kWh 's which results in 57.6kg of CO2 emissions 
- Allow for a max of 8 litres of diesel required to get to and from the event (for both bump in and out) which results in 24kg of emissions]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:50:01 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx
This GP takes 12000 truck movements to set up and pull down each year.

He had some greenwash answer for carbon debits.

But really are we being conned for that 3 days each year plus a huge government subsidy?]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:48:03 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx
This may seem biased coming from an events and meetings sustainability focused business however if education on best practise is genuinely invested in, greening and mitigation of emissions and impact can be significant without impacting negatively on the bottomline.

Infact if a true sustainable model and management system is adopted in venues, events, event management and throughout the supply chain the result can be economically positive, socially beneficial and environmentally sound.

Policy is key!
jane fs www.sustainableeventsolutions.com.au]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:46:22 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx
Huge event and was a world first

Got an invite to next years event and told that the initiatives for the STC have proven to be significant

The PGA also held a carbon neutral event and I believe the music industry - the Big Day out

So from my knowledge the MICE groups targeting this space are attracting new client

Not bad if you ask me]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:28:45 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:17:19 GMT http://micespace.net.au/topic13-.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:05:43 GMT