What is PAGE?Sustainable events are produced by vendors that uphold values of Sustainability and produce events in a manner that does not degrade or detract from the environment or society for generations to come.
Through member meetings, a quarterly newsletter, and marketing events PAGE seeks to transform the events industry as a whole by informing, building community, and inspiring a new and regenerative future, together.
1992 – EPA Mayors Conference in Maryland
1996 - National Recycling Coalition Conferences, Kansas City
1995 –Pollution Prevention “Green Conference”, Montana
1997 – Moscone Center starts recycling program
2002 – Green Festival, San Francisco
2003 – Organic Weddings, Michelle Kozin
2003 – Convention Industry “Green Meetings Task Force” creates minimum best practices for events
2004 – Democratic Convention, Boston
2006 – “Gorgeous & Green”, Global Green Fundraiser, San Francisco
2007 – Oscars Go Green
2008 – Mayor Gavin Newsom has “green” wedding
Because “Green Events” are hot! They are a great way to market what you care about, and to align with a concern most American’s have– climate change.
Media has picked up on this new movement:
Business Week – Earth Friendly Weddings, November 2006
NY Times – How green was my wedding?, February 2007
Special Events Magazine – “Seeing Green”, May 2007
The Knot NC- The green issue, Spring Summer 2007
Time Magazine – Top 50 thing I can do to stop global warming, April 2006
ABC- Today Show features Green Wedding, April, 2007
7X7 Green Issue, 2008
Savvy businesses are embracing sustainable management practices as a driver for innovation and increased brand reputation. While new companies are forming just to meet this growing market niche.
Fox, Hard Rock Café, GM, Academy Awards
Brilliant Earth, Seven Star Events, Vibrant, ZahZoom
PAGE will consist of event industry professionals who, through membership, commit to setting higher “green event” standards each year, and to following sustainable practices within their business where possible.
PAGE will consist of a wide variety of event industry professionals who are committed to setting higher “green event” standards each year, and following sustainable practices within their business.
The Organization So Far
- PAGE is committed to transforming the events industry and therefore encourages broad membership and does not exclude.
- Membership is based on the commitment to the Manifesto co-created by all founding members. The Manifesto sets yearly industry targets for the members. These goals will be decided through consensus voting at the yearly Symposium.
- Through our collective efforts we hope to influence the buying/sourcing practices for the entire industry. New yearly targets will launch fresh lobbying efforts from the organization, accompanied by strategic marketing and PR campaigns.
- A website, e-newsletter and other outreach materials will help build recognition, reputation, and inspire interest outside of the organization– sparking viral change efforts.
- Quarterly meetings will maintain member interest and participation but the yearly Symposium will be an important gathering for all members, and is a large focal point for the organization.
Establishing a New Association
The decisions we make during this start-up period will have a great impact on the longevity, effectiveness, and success of PAGE.
As an association, we have many roles to fill, and we will rely on your expertise, volunteerism and enthusiasm to bring this initiative forward. As a creative committee, we will be group leaders and function as an organizational board.
Rolls to Fill:
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Meeting Facilitator
- Publicity Committee
- Events Committee
- Projects Committee
What’s Next?
Our next group meeting, on June 3rd, will be geared toward prospective partners and sponsors. It will be an opportunity to introduce PAGE to this group and to get further feedback.
In October, we will have a launch event, to grow a broader interest in PAGE and to build momentum toward a successful, sustainable association. From there we will adopt a quarterly schedule for PAGE networking and educational events, with intermittent organizational meetings and also venue tours and other “fieldtrips”.
Participating in the evolution of PAGE will not be without rewards!
The time is now for a preeminent association, which brings together leaders in the Green Events Movement, to put forth a standard of excellence for all event professionals to embrace and strive toward. We hope you agree, and will join us!
PAGE Survey & Discussion Questions:
- Does an organization like PAGE fill a need you are experiencing now?
- Does the organizational structure, as we have laid out, make sense to you? What is missing?
- Who should participate in PAGE? What is the target market?
- Across the events industry, where do you see a need for the most change?
- What practices might you suggest to effect these changes?
- What inspires you to participate in the evolution of PAGE?
- What is your availability to be a part of PAGE’s organizational development Board?
- What skills and strengths can you bring to PAGE?
- What would you like PAGE to be able to do for you?
