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17 Quick Tips for Greener Events and Meetings

In honor of Earth Day, BizBash is looking back at these smart ideas for eco-friendly gatherings shared by readers.

Anna Sekula
May 4, 2015
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Illustration: Joey Bouchard/BizBash

Hosting sustainable meetings or taking steps to reduce the environmental impact of events is no longer a fad. Industry professionals are paying attention to the impact of their gatherings and getting creative, and exacting, with their initiatives. In honor of Earth Day this year and our focus on green events for the month of April, BizBash asked readers on Twitter to share their favorite tips for going green using the hashtag #GreenEventTips.

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