Sustainable Event Ideas
13 Innovative Ways To Create A Sustainable Event
In celebration of Earth Day we’re highlighting some examples of how Arizona event vendors have been embracing sustainable solutions for their events in Phoenix!
A Quick Overview of Event Sustainability
Before we jump into all the ways you can do your part to protect the planet by lowering your carbon footprint at events, let’s first review what exactly event sustainability is!
According to the National Events Council, “event sustainability” is “taking action towards preserving our natural environment; promoting a healthy, inclusive society; and supporting a thriving economy.”
Best Practices For Sustainable Events
Always opt for the most environmentally-friendly, zero-waste event experience options that effectively help lower your event’s carbon footprint (all-digital, all-natural, recyclable, reusable, etc.)
Hire diverse Arizona event vendors to ensure your event experience is an inclusive one
Hire local Arizona event vendors to keep your money in the local Arizona economy
Reusable Table & Glassware
Skip the plastic and opt for beautiful reusable tableware and glassware for a sustainable event experience!
Arizona Event Vendor: The Confetti Studio
Greenery Photo Booth Backdrop
Go green and create a gorgeous living backdrop out of plants and add some reusable signage with LED lighting!
Arizona Event Vendor: Parties on Purpose
Vegan Food Truck
Skip the meat and treat your event attendees to a delicious vegan food truck experience that keeps helps decrease greenhouse gas emissions!
Arizona Event Vendor: Wok This Way
*Arizona’s First Certified Green Food Truck
All-Digital Photomoments
Skip the prints and opt for a fun and interactive digital photo booth experience that utilizes LED lights and can be shared instantly to social media!
Arizona Event Vendor: MISGIF
*Arizona’s First Certified Green Photo Booth
Ice Sculptures
Wow your event attendees with a branded ice sculpture then after your event repurpose the melted ice to water nearby plants!
Arizona Event Vendor: Hallway Events
Reusable Photo Booth Backdrop
Don’t build from scratch if you don’t have to! Opt for a reusable backdrop that can be customized with your brand colors!
Arizona Event Vendor: Dang Fine Rentals
Vegan Meals
Go green and offer vegan meal options to your event attendees using local produce that helps decrease greenhouse gas emissions!
Arizona Event Vendor: Fresh From The Kitchen
Greenery Garlands
Dress up your event space with gorgeous garlands made of greenery and branded, reusable cloth pennants
Arizona Event Vendor: Dapper Event Design
Pampas Grass Photo Booth Backdrops
Create a stunning sustainable backdrop installation made of natural materials such as pampas grass and dried plants and flowers!
Arizona Event Vendor: Bloom & Blueprint
Recycling Bins
Make recycling easy and your event eco-friendly by installing recycling bins around your event space!
Arizona Event: Downtown Phoenix Farmer’s Market
Reusable Signage
Instead of creating custom signage for each event, ask for a fun design that can be used year-round or annually to keep waste out of the landfill!
Arizona Event Vendor: Deco Ink Designs
Bike Racks
Install bike racks at your event venue and offer event attendees a discount on tickets if they skip driving solo and ride their bikes!
Arizona Event: Little Cholla Market
QR Code Signage
Include a QR code on your event signage to direct event attendees to your website so they can learn more information about your brand and mission!
Arizona Event: Waste Management Phoenix Open
As you can see above, embracing sustainable event solutions is pretty easy, it just sometimes requires a little creativity! We hope these sustainable event tips help you build the green event of your dreams!
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