Green Events Source

04/03/2013

The Green Event App is about to go live. If you want to be among the first to try it, Like our the Green Event App's new page.

03/17/2013

GMICSMC2013

GMICSMC2013

02/15/2013

Join Us in Chicago April 7-10 2013

Reason #3 for attending the GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference in April: Balance live & virtual meetings to maximize attendee engagement while minimizing your footprint

02/15/2013

Speakers Creating Sparks

Nikos Avlonas-Monday, April 8, 2:10 pm -3:15 pm Breakout Four: Experience Globalizing Sustainability In The Events Industry Addressing Stakeholders' Expectations

Mr. Avlonas is is founder and President of the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE) a global Sustainability Strategic advisory and Training organization based in Chicago, Brussels and Athens active in more than 25 countries..Nikos has been distinguished as one of the “Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior” by Trust Across America, an organization dedicated to promoting trustworthy business behavior in 2010. He is a well known international speaker in topics related to Sustainable Development and CSR and has delivered speeches and educated professionals in North America ,Europe, Middle East and Asia.

02/15/2013

Join Us in Chicago April 7-10 2013

Last call.....Early Bird Registration Ends February 15th (tomorrow!!) don't miss out!!

02/14/2013

TEDxManhattan 2013 Kendall College Viewing Party: Changing The Way We Eat.

Join us Saturday at Kendall College for a TEDx viewing party on "Changing the Way We Eat."

https://kctedxmanhattanviewingparty.eventbrite.com/

Please join Kendall College and guests for a Viewing Party. TEDxManhattan “Changing the Way We Eat” will take place February 16, 2013, in New York City. Speakers with various backgrounds in food and farming will share their insights and expertise. And, hopefully, we’ll have a few surprises during t...

06/18/2012

My basic point...

ETOM TIP OF THE DAY:
Green your daily lunch routine. Keep some real silverware at the office and ask the restaurant that’s delivering your order not to include plastic forks and knives. If you’re stepping out to pick something up, take a reusable bag so the deli doesn’t have to pack your lunch in a paper sack.

05/18/2012

Great green event at College of Lake County - County Green. Kudos to the organizers, they did a great job of trying to get to "Zero Waste."

05/18/2012

ICCTEMT Trainings | Illinois Green Economy Network

FREE Training on Energy and Events on Thursday, May 24 at College of Lake County. Register at http://www.igencc.org/temt

Participants must register in advance of the training. IMPORTANT: Training participants must be served by at least one of the following utility companies in order to be eligible for training:

05/10/2012

City of Chicago :: Mayor Emanuel Announced Green Meeting Industry Council Has Chosen Chicago as Host

Mayor Emmanuel announces City's selection as site for GMIC Global conference in April 2013.

http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2012/may_2012/mayor_emanuel_announcedgreenmeetingindustrycouncilhaschosenchica.html?cq_ck=1336601040507

05/07/2012

Hey all - this is a really cook product to consider for a green event give-away.

Here at Consolidated, we would like to introduce you to the Earth-friendly ECO Water Bag.

Get flexible with this 16 oz. foldable, reusable water bag. It can be rolled, folded or flattened when empty with snap closure. Can be frozen to keep water cold. Eco-friendly and reusable, and BPA free. Carabiner clip for easy portability. Measures 4 7/8"W x 9 3/4" H.

Please call our office at 773.631.2800 or visit us online at www.consolidatedprinting.net for more information.

05/04/2012

Green Scene: Rebate aims to entice Illinoisans to rev up electric cars...

The word is out! Chicago will host the Green Meetings Industry Council Global Conference in April 2013. The Chicago Chapter worked with local tourism leaders to bring the prestigious international gathering to Chicago to showcase our city's assets as a sustainable destination. Read more about it and other major green events coming to Chicago in Judith Nemes' column in Crain's: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120503/BLOGS06/120509893/0/MORNING10

04/23/2012

You can follow the GMIC Global conference on Twitter -

04/18/2012

Are you getting the most out of your sustainable event efforts? The strategies you use are just the tip of the iceberg. Green Events Source will be explaining how to manage the green events supply chain at the GMIC Global Conference in Montreal on Tuesday, April 24. For more info or to attend with a virtual pass, visit http://www.sustainablemeetingsconference.com/

04/11/2012

ICCTEMT Trainings | Illinois Green Economy Network

FREE TRAINING SHOWS TO FIND ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAVINGS
THROUGH GREEN MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Meetings and events are often an overlooked source of energy consumption and waste for businesses, municipalities, college campuses and other institutions looking to save money and reduce their environmental footprint. A free training offered by the Illinois Green Economy Network funded through the IL DCEP Building Industry Training Education (BITE) program will explain how to tap into this hidden source of energy and environmental savings through emerging best practices and standards in sustainable meetings and events.
“Green Event Planning & Management: How to Reduce Environmental and Energy Costs Associated With Your Events” will take place from 9 – noon on May 3 at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills and on May 24 at the College of Lake County in Grayslake. The workshops are free but registration is required at http://www.igencc.org/temt.

Participants must register in advance of the training. IMPORTANT: Training participants must be served by at least one of the following utility companies in order to be eligible for training:

03/29/2012

Find out more about sustainability in the hospitality industry and why green meetings and events are more important than ever.

03/29/2012

ICCTEMT Perscriptive Menu | Illinois Green Economy Network

Between now and June, IGEN is offering an extensive series of energy efficiency management trainings for community college staff, faculty, students and community members throughout the state. Check out the schedule at http://www.igencc.org/temt.

03/28/2012

Timeline photos

03/19/2012

http://www.gmicglobal.org/events/event_details.asp?id=%E2%80%8B215573

Join GMIC-Chicago on Wednesday, March 21 from 8 - 10 a.m. at 35 E. Wacker, 2nd Floor (State room) to hear about how the MacArthur Foundation's conference center developed an APEX-level venue policy. Center director Janet Jannotta, CMP, and consultant Deb Popely will discuss the assessment and development process that lead to the policy and plans for
implementing it in the future. $35 includes a light breakfast ($30 for GMIC members) Register here: http://www.gmicglobal.org/events/event_details.asp?id=215573.

03/19/2012

APEX-ASTM? ISO20121? GRI? CSR?... TMI?
Green Events Source is here to help sort it out and help planners and suppliers sort out what they need to do and how they can best communicate it. Contact us for planning, assessment, audits, policy development, measurement and tracking, product research and verification, education and training and communication related to your event and meeting greening efforts.