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Earth Day is a Call to Action

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credit: Shutterstock The central goal is for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040 to lead to the larger goal of a plastic-free future. But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. Beach pollution at Kuta beach, Bali. February 2017. Where Do We Go from Here?

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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

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Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Seattle Convention Center Set to Open Summit Expansion Next Month

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Savory and Sustainable. What the two locations have in common is a commitment to fresh, creative catering and environmental sustainability. Summit is already LEED Gold certified and targeting Platinum certification. It marries the two sides of the building and provides a dramatic backdrop to dinners and meetings.

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