CiNii Books - Sustainable event management : a practical guide

It could be said the most environmentally friendly event is none at all. But that's no fun. Public parties always have and always will be a part of the human story. Yet those who stage events have a social and environmental responsibility to reduce their impacts. Written by a leader in the field, this practical, step-by-step guide leads readers through the key aspects of how to understand and manage the impacts of events of any type and scale. The product of tried-and-tested methods used across the event industry, coverage includes an overview of sustainable event management and detailed discussion of energy, transport, water, waste supply chains, and communications . Readers are provided with checklists for action and tools for measuring performance. Numerous examples and case studies from across the world are integrated throughout . Festivals profiled include: ' Burning Man, Rothbury & Bonnaroo Festivals, USA ' Glastonbury and Reading Festivals, UK ' Boom Festival, Portugal ' Roskilde Festival, Denmark ' Meredith, Peats Ridge, Southbound and Big Day Out Festivals in Australia This is the indispensable one-stop guide for event producers and event management students who want to adjust their thinking and planning decisions towards sustainability, and who need a powerful, easy to use collection of tools to deliver events sustainably.

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1. Sustainability and Events Areas of Impact The Power of Change Corporate Social Responsibility The Sustainability Sell - In The Industry, Suppliers and Contractors Leaving a Legacy Sustainability Policy The Carbon Issue Measuring Sustainability Certification and Best Practice 2. Communications and Marketing Green Positioning Stakeholder Communication Audience Communications Communication Tools 3. Energy and Emissions Indoor Events Powering Outdoor Events Sustainable Biofuels Zero Emissions Energy Lighting VOCs and Waste Emissions Carbon Offsetting Measuring Performance 4. Transport Freight Crew and Participant Transport Audience Transport Measuring Performance 5. Water Water Scarcity Water Use and Conservation Water Messaging and Promotion Waste Water Management Toilets Showers Measuring Performance 6. Purchasing and Resource Use Impact of Consumption Purchasing Policy Life Cycle Impact and Ecological Footprinting Product Re-Design Environmentally Responsible Purchasing Eco Labelling Climate Impact of Purchasing Ethically and Socially Responsible Purchasing Product Guide Re-Use and Re-Purposing 7. Waste Waste Management in your Community What Waste at your Event? Production Waste Audience Waste Waste Prevention Waste Management Techniques Biodegradable Waste Recycle Salvage Measuring Performance Waste and Climate Change

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