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Environment and Sustainability
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Bio Products Group Rebrands, Expands to Adapt to Changing Industry
As industries change, so do their associations. Here’s the story of how a biological products group is keeping…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Greenbuild Gets Even Greener, Diverts 90.3 Percent of Waste
The 2016 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center exceeded waste diversion goals for…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
New Geophysical Union HQ To Achieve Net-Zero Energy Goals
The American Geophysical Union is renovating its DC-based building to better support the environment, its employees, and the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
World Biogas Association Looks to Battle Climate Change
The recently launched World Biogas Association plans to help organizations across the globe promote anaerobic digestion and biogas…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Vinyl Institute Leads Launch of Industry Sustainability Council
Led by the Vinyl Institute, 11 vinyl-related associations have come together to create the Vinyl Business and Sustainability…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Sustainable Practices: Why Your Meeting Needs to Be Green
Sustainable practices should be a starting point, not a feel-good bonus. Here are a few tips for what…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Starbucks, U.K. Groups Put Energy Into Better Paper Cups
Traditional paper cups, which often have plastic mixed in, can be very difficult to recycle. But thanks to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Basement Chefs Ketchup: A Saucy Sustainability Strategy
The culinary team at an Amsterdam events venue builds a unique identity by using food on the brink…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Physicians Take Strong Stance on Climate Change
The American College of Physicians calls for action to mitigate climate change and urges doctors to make their…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: How the Restaurant Industry Embraces Earth Day
The National Restaurant Association provides resources to help restaurants shrink their environmental footprints. Plus: In honor of Earth…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Groups Merge To Further Event Sustainability
Working together, the Green Meeting Industry Council and the Convention Industry Council hope they have a greater impact…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Hospitality Industry Jumps Aboard LEED
A new report by the U.S. Green Building Council highlights the rising popularity of LEED certifications among hotels—both…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
World Wildlife Fund Eyes Food Sustainability With Institute
With the launch of its new Markets Institute, the World Wildlife Fund hopes to improve the sustainability of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Organic, Textile Groups Partner to Advance Organic Fiber
The two groups have formalized a partnership to advance advocacy initiatives as well as educate consumers and manufacturers…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Convention Centers Help Meet Green Meeting Expectations
The newly released Green Venue Report shows that convention centers around the world are committed to sustainability and green meetings, even…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Keep Your Event Green
Greening your meetings can do wonders—it’s just not always easy. Plus: Who you’re with at an event may…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
National Association of Music Merchants Gets Sunny-Side Up
How one association is turning its parking lot into an energy source. Also: The perfect time of day…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
News Quiz: Which Country Saved The Electric Car?
Welcome to the weekly news quiz, where we test your nose for association news. In this edition: A…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Who Saved the Electric Car? Norway, That’s Who
In the face of international indifference, the Scandinavian country has been one of the brightest lights in pushing…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: A Global Call for the Sharing Economy
Expand your notions about the sharing economy beyond cars and hotels as the UN meets to discuss various…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How an Association Helped a Soccer Club Go Green
The Forest Green Rovers, an English football club, has earned a reputation for bringing an eco-friendly ethos to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Energy Department, Edison Electric Institute Plug In Together
With a new agreement in place between the Edison Electric Institute and the U.S. Energy Department, the federal…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Trimming Down Food Waste at Events
You may not be required by law to save your left over food, but you can still keep…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Craft Brewers to Aluminum Association: Yes, We Can
The Aluminum Association has been making the case for more canned beverages—which can be recycled more effectively than…
