{"id":1584,"date":"2021-04-14T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T06:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:45:08","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T14:45:08","slug":"sustainable-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/","title":{"rendered":"What are sustainable events and why are they important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, <\/span><b>sustainable events <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have become one of the most popular practices among companies and organizations.\u00a0\u00a0Civilization is increasingly aware of the importance of respect for the environment and the conviction that &#8220;sustainability is more expensive&#8221; is starting to lose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If what you are looking for is to help maintain the environment and at the same time save money, at <a href=\"\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenPrint<\/a> we can tell you how you can do it. In this article, we will tell you what sustainable events consist of, their <\/span><b>advantages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, characteristics, and how to organize them.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contents list<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#what-are-sustainable-events\" >What are sustainable events?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#why-organize-a-sustainable-event\" >Why organize a sustainable event?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#what-are-the-advantages-of-organizing-a-sustainable-event\" >What are the advantages of organizing a sustainable event?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#what-characteristics-should-a-sustainable-event-have\" >What characteristics should a sustainable event have?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#buy-products-in-nearby-markets\" >Buy products in nearby markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#use-reusable-items\" >Use reusable items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#choose-a-place-with-easy-access\" >Choose a place with easy access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#promote-public-transport\" >Promote public transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#recycle\" >Recycle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#choose-a-good-time-of-year\" >Choose a good time of year<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/sustainable-events\/#how-to-organize-a-sustainable-event-with-openprint\" >How to organize a sustainable event with OpenPrint?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-sustainable-events\"><\/span><b>What are sustainable events?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sustainable event is an event whose design, planning, and organization focus on reducing negative impacts on the environment in which it takes place. They meet a series of characteristics that manage to respect the environment and <\/span><b>provide a positive social and economic impact to the host community.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of Corporate Social Responsibility policies are increasingly high, forcing companies to join the trend of sustainable events. But what most entities are unaware of is that this type of event brings them a series of benefits and advantages, such as being more competitive or a better corporate image, apart from economic improvements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-organize-a-sustainable-event\"><\/span><b>Why organize a sustainable event?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The organization of these types of events <\/span><b>reduces the high consumption of resources in a short time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Water, energy, food and CO2 emissions are one of the many examples of resources consumed that can be reduced thanks to planning oriented towards environmental impact. Companies can benefit from the positive impact of celebrations where the protagonist is the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Local establishments<\/b> <b>will also benefit and the community&#8217;s economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be boosted since, in sustainable events, the regional or nearby product is promoted in order to reduce the waste generated during the transport of the goods or products used as much as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-advantages-of-organizing-a-sustainable-event\"><\/span><b>What are the advantages of organizing a sustainable event?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we have already mentioned, the application of sustainable practices in events <\/span><b>brings a great series of advantages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to both your company and the protagonist community and above all to the environment. From OpenPrint we want to make it clear to you the benefits that you will obtain and can give to third parties when organizing a sustainable event:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As its name indicates, a sustainable event has the initial advantage of <strong>reducing environmental impact and energy consumption<\/strong> compared to what a traditional event would generate.<\/li>\n<li>For the company it means <strong>an improvement in its reputation and corporate image <\/strong>since in the eyes of the consumer it is a very positive element, today, to give importance to sustainability and promote it.<\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>business <\/strong>can become <strong>more competitive than other competitors<\/strong> because offering services that respect the planet becomes an added advantage in most cases.<\/li>\n<li>Organize an event taking into account aspects such as energy consumption, among others, <strong>manage to control and reduce costs<\/strong> so that we can become <strong>more efficient<\/strong> in our production processes. This would also mean a reduction in time.<\/li>\n<li>An improvement in our company image or reputation can trigger an<strong> increase in our sales or profits<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Last but not least, these events <strong>generate a great positive impact on the host population<\/strong>. Economic benefits are obtained, since local suppliers, and products are prioritized, social benefits, because they promote accessibility, diversity and equal opportunities and environmental benefits, thanks to the promotion of the protection of the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-characteristics-should-a-sustainable-event-have\"><\/span><b>What characteristics should a sustainable event have?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to organize a sustainable event and there are many tips to achieve the best results. At OpenPrint, we explain many ways to plan the event you are looking for:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"buy-products-in-nearby-markets\"><\/span>Buy products in nearby markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choosing local suppliers<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will <\/span><b>reduce your carbon footprint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since importing products from afar implies a greater emission of waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"use-reusable-items\"><\/span>Use reusable items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Avoid throwaway items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The best option is to <\/span><b>use tableware<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can be reused, not plastic. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another method consists of using <\/span>biodegradable and <a href=\"\/en\/what-is-fsc-certified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FSC certified<\/a> elements.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the advertising, elements try to use more than one event to make the most of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1585 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-are-sustainable-events.jpg\" alt=\"what are sustainable events\" width=\"380\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-are-sustainable-events.jpg 380w, https:\/\/openprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-are-sustainable-events-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choose-a-place-with-easy-access\"><\/span>Choose a place with easy access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Facilitate access for your attendees<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and reduce their carbon footprint by taking their transportation into account. Choose <\/span>a place<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is <\/span>easily accessible<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span>well connected<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> and with<b> direct access to public transport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"promote-public-transport\"><\/span>Promote public transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Encourage<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your participants <\/span><b>to use public transport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the city or to share a vehicle to achieve the sustainability they seek.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recycle\"><\/span>Recycle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place <\/span><b>recycling bins <\/b>throughout the event <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to keep people from dumping waste on the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choose-a-good-time-of-year\"><\/span>Choose a good time of year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding the event in an <\/span>open place,<b> outdoors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, will reduce energy consumption. It will not be necessary to use light or air conditioners. Natural light will do its job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If it is not possible <\/b>to make the event outside<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>choose LED lights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the greenest types of lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-organize-a-sustainable-event-with-openprint\"><\/span><b>How to organize a sustainable event with OpenPrint?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From OpenPrint we offer you a series of materials and tips that will make your event sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing we advise you is that you <\/span><b>use for more events and occasions, all those <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.openprint.com\/en\/exhibitors-and-displays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exhibitors<\/a> or <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/large-format-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>large format printings<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/digital-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>digital printings<\/b><\/a> <strong>a<\/strong><b>nd <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/openprint.com\/en\/offset-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>offset printings<\/b><\/a><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you are going to need for your event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you properly choose the material of your supports, they can last for months or even years. We recommend that you <\/span><b>choose durable, resistant, and also environmentally friendly materials <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as <\/span>PVC-free<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> products (<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.openprint.com\/en\/advertising-banner\/eco-banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eco banner<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.openprint.com\/en\/large-format-printing\/dispa-3mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Dispa 3mm<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a material that is made 100% with cellulose, so it is fully recyclable. It also has incredible printability, rigidity, and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you want more information and advice<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the best way to carry out your event in a sustainable way, you just have to <\/span><a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>contact <\/b><\/a><b>us <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and we will be happy to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, sustainable events have become one of the most popular practices among companies and organizations.\u00a0\u00a0Civilization is increasingly aware of the importance of respect for the environment and the conviction that &#8220;sustainability is more expensive&#8221; is starting to lose. 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