Sustainability in the Willamette Valley
Sustainability
We are dedicated to moving our industry forward in meaningful ways. To do this we’ll need to work together with our partners on the ground, our vendors, and our attendees, to change the "status quo" in the way we produce meetings and events. To help us get there, we've done the following:
Menu Creation and Food Waste Management:
We’ve collaborated closely with partners in the region to create menus that feature local ingredients, reduce transportation emissions, and support nearby economies.
Working with our hosts and venues, we do our best to accurately gauge food needs to minimize excess and food waste.
All experience day lunches were sourced through local companies to generate as much economic impact as possible:
Reusable and Recyclable Materials:
Name badges are made from recycled paper, and neck wallets are repurposed from past events, promoting reuse and minimizing waste.
Reusable and recyclable rain ponchos, made from recycled materials, are available upon request, minimizing single-use plastic waste.
Digital Event Materials:
Event materials are provided digitally, reducing paper consumption and minimizing environmental impact.
Sustainable Practices:
Partners are encouraged to use reusable serving utensils and dishes, and to avoid single-use water bottles whenever possible.
Attendees are urged to bring their own reusable water bottles, with potable water sources available onsite
Offsetting Environmental Footprint:
We offset all attendee and staff travel and accommodations through Sustainable Travel International, mitigating the environmental footprint of our event.
Local Sourcing:
Program t-shirts were produced by Threadbare Print House, a local, women-owned business known for its eco-friendly practices and commitment to quality. The shirts are made with environmentally conscious materials and printed using water-based inks, which are both sustainable and soft to the touch. Any unused shirts will be donated to local partners, and attendees are welcome to opt-out of receiving one during registration as part of our effort to reduce waste.
For more about Threadbare Print House's sustainability and values, you can visit their website here.