Region 2
Serving New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Eight Tribal Nations.
Meeting Rooms
Hospitality P2
Find tips for hosts and planners at EPA's Green Meetings Web site.
Energy
- Turn off lights and heating or air-conditioning when meeting rooms are not in use.
Waste
- Use reusable, biobased, biodegradable products, including utensils, napkins, and tablecloths when food and beverages are served.
- Use bulk dispensers or reusable containers for beverages, food, and condiments.
- Eliminate stir sticks and cocktail napkins.
- Place notebooks in a central location for attendees to take as needed.
- Provide in-room recycling containers.
- Ask meeting host to have attendees select meals in advance.
- Donate surplus food.
- Post meeting room locations electronically.
- Reuse boxes and packing materials for outgoing shipments.