Sustainability Initiative


The GLOBE Event Management team has taken a number of steps to enhance the sustainability performance of GLOBE 2011 including:


Conference materials are printed on FSC certified, 100% post-consumer recycled paper, processed chlorine free.


GLOBE uses low VOC, vegetable-based inks for printed conference materials.


Delegate bags were not distributed to reduce resource use and waste.


Toyota Prius' provided by CNFL offer eco-friendlier event transportation.


All coffee served is organic and Fair Trade.


Water is served in bulk containers versus individual plastic water bottles.


Lanyards are made from recycled pop bottles.


Recycling bins are available for name badges and lanyards.


T-shirts for registration staff and volunteers are made with a blend of bamboo
and organic cotton.


100 percent of the carbon emissions generated by travel and facility use during the conference will be offset by CDG Environmental Advisors.


Do Your Part:

  • Recycle your cans, glass, plastic and paper in designated receptacles.
  • Throughout the event take only the materials that you really require.
  • Bring your own re-useable mug or water bottle.
  • When printing, print double-sided.
  • Offset your travel and accommodation-related emissions.

 

Thank you to Florida Bebidas for helping to make GLOBE 2011 a Zero Waste event.

Special thanks to the Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica for having their own extensive sustainability program within the hotel.