These are easy ways that we can be more Green at meetings and events, and at the same time to comply with industry estab- lished regulations and standards.
In addition, we at The Conference Center at CHF have adopted an internal policy of food donations with any leftovers that a client does not want. One of the places needing and appreciating our food donations is St. John’s Hospice in Philadelphia, PA, which is
located
across the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Though some may have concerns regard- ing leftover food donation, the passing of the Good Samaritan Act does offer some protection to donors. More information can be found at the following web address:
http://www.feedingamerica.org/ways-to- give/give-food/become-a-product- partner/
protecting-our-food-partners.html
Signed into law by then President Bill Clinton in October 1996, this act encour- ages the donation of food and grocery products to non-profit organizations for distribution to individuals in need.
In Philadelphia, we have resources that were established in 2014 by then Mayor Michael Nutter - New Opportunities for Food Service, which also bring together organizations and corporations as part of an effort to help feed the homeless.
Food donation is just one small way to be sustainable and also to demonstrate indi- vidual and corporate social responsibility.
There are many other ways to get involved and to begin on the road to sustainable meetings and events. The important thing is to take a step toward helping to protect and maintain our environment. Any step, no matter how small,will help.
Here’s to all of us in our mutual quest to keep our meetings and events Green!
Lou Marrocco, CMP, SEPC, is the Director for The Conference Center at CHF (Chemical Heritage Foundation) and serves as President of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Green Meeting Industry Council.
Mid-Atlantic EVENTS Magazine 57
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