I’m excited, are you? You should be… this recognition by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) confirms what we’ve known for a long time, that events are one of the most active sectors in the tourism industry and of great value for communities around the world. “No one would deny that conferences, concerts, sports competitions […]
Practise what we preach…do we?
Yes we do! Our office is run from solar panels on our roof and offset by 100% green power which are the major changes we’ve made for financial and evironmental benefits. They are simple things to do, you just need to get into the habit. Start small and one by one before you know it […]
How do you educate about recycling
While providing environmental management for an event recently we found it interesting that people don’t seem to know how to recycle waste using the correct receptacle. In a newspaper article it was stated that only 25 per cent of waste thrown in the yellow-lid recycling bin was actually recycle-friendly. How long have we been recycling […]
Unity Festival
The UNITY Festival is a celebration of diversity – a colourful fusion of the rich and diverse cultural influences in the Tweed and Byron Shires brought together to create a unique global event. The Unity Festival is on Saturday the 2nd of October 2010 from 12 noon to 10 pm @ Murwillumbah Showgrounds. This event […]
So, is it worth greening your event?
Well naturally I’d say yes, that’s my job! And when you look at the impact an event has on the environment, many companies are looking for green alternatives. When you consider the power usage and enormous waste generated by most events, with the right management it won’t leave such an impact.
Litres of light
It is incredible what people can do when they use their imagination. Take the example of this car mechanic in Sao Paulo, Brazil who out of necessity invented a way to illuminate his work shop and houses in his neighborhood. This video shows that there are lots of green efficient solutions that can be created […]
Gold Coast Beach Soccer 2010
Gold Coast Beach Soccer Championships were an enormous success which saw 20 teams participate. This was the inaugural event which has a bright future for years to come. This event ticked all the right boxes for a successful beginning, it was environmentally managed and it had teams of young people having fun at the beach. […]
