4 Tips to Plan Your Next Event with Sustainability in Mind
While the pandemic has undoubtedly been the hottest topic since the start of the decade, there have been encouraging advancements in other areas that we feel are worth discussing as well! For example, you don’t have to look far to discover advancements in sustainability across virtually every industry in the country. The topic of sustainability may have seemed like a trend in the past, but we promise it’s not going away any time soon. We simply cannot expect to maintain our current quality of life, the widespread diversity of life on our planet, and our planet’s ecosystems without specific efforts to embrace sustainability. As such, here are four things we are doing in the event planning industry to keep sustainability at the forefront.
DISCO TO GO
What happens after an event concludes and the guests head home? Apart from a few lifelong memories and party favors, they are probably leaving empty handed. However, the venue they departed from is still fully stocked with party products and décor in every direction. Where does it all go? In many cases, the waste gets bagged up and taken straight to the landfill, where it will spend the next 450 years or so.
To respond to the overwhelming amount of waste that events can produce, we created DISCO TO GO! This line of party rentals was created with both sustainability and affordability in mind. Rather than tossing your party products after a night of festivities, we offer top quality rentals that you can pick up and drop off at your convenience!
Explore Virtual or Hybrid Alternatives
Virtual and hybrid events initially skyrocketed in popularity as a means to keep the party going amid the pandemic, but we expect their relevance to remain long after the dust of COVID-19 is completely settled. There’s no question that these alternative events require less emissions from travel and produce less waste after the party concludes. Plus, working with a party planner with experience hosting such events will give you full access to all of our tips and tricks to make audience engagement a cinch.
Choose Your Venue Carefully
The venue you select can also make a significant difference when it comes to hosting a sustainable event. As you search for the perfect venue, our best advice is to look for LEED- certification. If a venue you are favoring is not yet certified, you could simply ask if they are willing to adhere to a few sustainability requests of your choosing.
Focus on Recyclable and Reusable Products
Many objects required to host in-person events are single use by design. It’s very likely that your party will require things like dishes, glassware, and tablecloths. Sure, all these items are readily available in disposable plastic configurations. However, you can rent them just as easily and this way, nothing ends up in the landfill! We work with so many rental companies who deliver, pick up, clean, and reuse, just like DISCO TO GO. Feel free to reach out for our top recommendations!
Plan Your Next Event Sustainably with Innovative Party Planners
Innovative Party Planners is your resource for event design and planning in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and Virginia. To learn more about our event planning services and how we can help make your event one of a kind, contact us by calling (410) 998-9999.