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<p dir="ltr">Sustainable venues strive to minimize carbon emissions, protect natural resources, and contribute positively to the local community and ecosystem. These venues include sustainable considerations in every aspect of offerings. Their key characteristics include:&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Focusing on energy efficiency practices and technologies;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Utilizing renewable energy resources (e.g., solar panels);</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Implementing water-saving measures;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Prioritizing waste reduction, recycling, and composting</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Using eco-friendly and recycled materials in the event construction, furnishing, and decor</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Explore and identify venues that actively work on reducing their environmental footprint, promoting sustainable best practices, and inspiring others to adopt more sustainable approaches in the event industry.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">With the proper criteria and consideration, you can effectively reduce your carbon footprint, enrich your event experience, ensure accessibility to your attendees, and build a network of people and places for your green events.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Estimated Impact</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">84% of events&rsquo; carbon footprints are from air, train, and car travel</p>
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