Green Sense Events

14/10/2022

Thanks so much to Glasgows for their support. It’s also been fantastic working with the team on their sustainability journey.

This is our Sustainability Consultant, Lisa, at the end of her 980-mile ride from Land’s End all the way to John O’Groats.

We were over the moon to sponsor Lisa on her Ride Across Britain in her Glasgows branded kit!

Read all about Lisa and her journey in our latest blog: https://glasgows.co.uk/swapping-sustainability-for-cycling-lisas-ride-across-britain/

Plan International UK

23/06/2022

We're excited to be exhibiting today at the Festival of Sustainable Business. Hosted by and Come and find us at stand 46.

26/05/2022

Our very own Director and founder Lisa Sweeting will be taking on Lands End to John O’ Groats this September, and being kindly sponsored by Glasgows.

We are excited to be sponsoring Lisa Sweeting in her ‘Ride Across Britain’ this September cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats. Good luck with the training Lisa we are all behind you!
Join us in tracking Lisa's progress below...

Lisa Sweeting is fundraising for Plan International UK: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lisa-sweeting

Strava Cyclist Profile | Lisa Sweeting: https://www.strava.com/athletes/24284392

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03/02/2022

Latest Green Sense Events Newsletter went out Monday - catch up on this below or sign up for future editions via the website.

What we've been up to: You may have noticed a gap in our newsletters.. Our very own director Lisa Sweeting has been busy supporting as Sustainability Coordinator for COP26, so its been head down and all systems go! Check out her recent blog about COP26 Green Zone and Lisa's role as a sustainability....

06/01/2022

Its been a little while since my last blog. So before my next challenge I wanted to share a little bit about my my most recent role at COP26. ..

I can't quite believe its been 2 months since COP26 and a whole 5 months since my last blog. Needless to say we've been busy here at Green Sense Events! At the end of August I was asked to take on a contract as Sustainability Coordinator for 'Glasgows' - the production team responsible for hosting t...

26/07/2021

The latest newsletter is here.. find out more about compostables. What you can do to help protect the ocean, information on up and coming talks and more.

What we've been up to: Green Sense Events celebrates one year in business! founder and director Lisa Sweeting shares her thoughts on the last year, and the ups and downs of running a business during the pandemic, catch up on the blog here

14/07/2021

I can't quite believe it, but Green Sense Events is 1 year old today!! Its definitely been a roller coaster of a year, but for today at least I am reflecting...and eating cake!! The cake was yummy by the way!!

Today marks one whole year since I set up Green Sense Events. So today I am reflecting on the past year and the ups and downs of running your own business. I have mixed emotions today... which has been the theme across the last year. There have been tears, feelings of fear, delight, excitement, and....

11/07/2021

The final day of my 10 days of plastic free top tips for your events. Hope you've enjoyed the 10 days and maybe even learnt something!

Catering...

This can be a tricky one especially where food storage is concerned. The main issue is Cling film - great for covering the tops of dishes, wrapping food items to go in the fridge its actually super useful,.. yet zero environmentally friendly not only is it plastic its also single use.

✔️For at home catering and wrapping up your sandwiches try beeswax wraps. - Made from cotton and beeswax they can be washed and used again and again. You can usually find them locally or online, they come in all shapes, sizes and colours.

✔️Silicone lids are also great, as they can be stretched over dishes and jars a bit like the wraps.

✔️Like any plastic polymer, silicones are synthetic and include a mix of chemical additives., but they can be reused.

✔️There is an Eco Cling Film out there made by 'Willows Choice'. This BPA clingfilm is made from sugarcane and is Recyclable and reusable.

Share you thoughts on sustainable catering below.
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10/07/2021

Day 9 of my 10 days of plastic free top tips for your events.

Today we're talking weddings, and specifically confetti. The majority of venues and churches do now request biodegradable confetti. But its worth understanding a few facts about the potential impact of confetti both biodegradable and non biodegradable.

✔️ Real petals or dried flowers are the most biodegradable of all confetti and would be the preference.

✔️ Paper is biodegradable but its coloured dyes could seep into the ground and cause harm to wildlife like birds who eat it.

✔️ Plastic shiny confetti which looks metallic, this is a lot more durable and cheaper but it is not biodegradable could get ground into the soil, releasing toxins when wet and also harmful if eaten by animals.

✔️ what about the 'confetti' used on tables I'd love to know your suggestions for alternatives to make the table look pretty.

09/07/2021

Day 8 of my 10 days of plastic free top tips for your Events.

Ah party bags... every kids dream, every parents nightmare. Always feels like an unnecessary expense but unfortunately kids have come to expect something at the end of a party!

✔️My suggestion would be, ditch the plastic tat, the items that kids look at for all of 5 seconds and then discard or break! Go for something more interactive or useful. It still needs to be fun though.

✔️One year I chose mini lunch boxes for my sons gift 'bag' yes it is still plastic but it can be reused and worked as a good holder for a slice of birthday cake.

✔️What about something you can do - like seeds or a mini plant that you can take home. Cake kits or other crafty things are also a good option.

✔️Books work really well, and you don't need to put them in anything just hand them out with a piece of cake.

If you have any tips you'd like to share please go ahead and comment below.. 👇

08/07/2021

Day 7 of my 10 days of plastic free top tips for your events..

Balloons.

👉There are lots of alternatives to using balloons in the first place, paper pom poms look great, materials kites or bunting or go natural and use plants to dress a space.

👉If you do really want balloons consider an eco alternative made of latex which is a natural product harvested from the rubber tree. It is also biodegradable. Do check though with the supplier that the latex is not mixed with plastic which some unfortunately are.

👉Make sure they are not attached to a plastic ribbon and not released into the air, where they can float up to 2km away and end up as litter.

👉 What are your thoughts on balloons? Please share your thoughts and comments below... 👇