forewordThe environment is an inescapable and complex determinant of our health. It dictates the quality of the air we breathe, the accessibility of fresh food and clean water, the state of our mental health and will even determine the number of people displaced by human-induced climate disasters. Approximately 23% of global deaths1 are attributable to preventable environmental factors and these effects disproportionately affect those in developing countries. From a medical and public health perspective, there is an increasingly urgent need to recognise these impacts and take preventative and restorative actions.

AMSA believes that environmental sustainability is important (see the Climate Change and Health Policy, 2017). Sustainable practices preserve the complex balance of diverse ecosystems and demonstrate our dependency and respect for the natural world. There will soon be no other option in our world of rapidly depleting resources.

This guide has been written to help you, your MedSoc, global health group and AMSA run more environmentally conscious events. Organising these events can be easy, cost-effective, and most importantly, uphold the fundamental principle of medical practice: first, to do no harm. This guide will assist event organisers (both small and large!) to:

• Reduce their carbon footprint• Minimise waste• Promote social responsibility• Support local suppliers and• Establish AMSA as a sustainably forward organisation

Keep in mind that this guide is not exhaustive - the aim is to help you prioritise environmental health in a way that is practical and actionable! So, a Sustainability Checklist has been compiled at the end of the guide so that you can quickly and efficiently tick off your greener choices.

Ensuring your event’s environmental sustainability is a simple yet significant way to minimise harms to our environment and health. Remember, change isn’t all or nothing - a little goes a long way!

dedication

This guide is dedicated to and inspired by Pete Donkersley. An inspirational climate warrior, whose innovation and passion inspired those around him to constantly strive to make the world a better, greener place. Thank you, Pete.

1 Neira, M., A. Prüss-Ustün, J. Wolf, C. Corvalan, and R. Bos. 2016. “Preventing Disease Through Healthy Environments:

A Global Assessment Of The Environmental Burden Of Disease”. Toxicology Letters (WHO) 259: S1. doi:10.1016/j.

toxlet.2016.07.028.

contents

introduction 1

venue 2

transport 3

catering 4

dressing the event 6

waste management 8

energy 9

going carbon neutral 10

Sustainability checklist 12

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introductionThere are different approaches to improving the environmental sustainability of your event. Whether it’s by appointing a Sustainability Officer or by distributing the responsibility across all subcommittees, finding one that fits you, your team and the nature of the event is important from the get-go. However you choose practice sustainability, it is important to ensure that everyone involved is informed and driven by this value.

Environmentally sustainable practices may be implemented at every stage of your event whether it’s the initiation, planning, implementation or delivery. Thus, this guide provides practical tips that span venue, transport, catering, overlay, waste management and energy use. Within each section, the guide summarises the action points by categorising them into pre-event, during the event and post-event strategies. It discusses carbon offsetting and lastly, concludes with a checklist that you may use to evaluate the overall environmental impact of your event.

(Figure adapted from Resource Efficient Scotland2)

Before you begin planning your event, take a read of this guide. This will be important to establish goals. Consider, which of the guide’s sections are applicable to your event? Within that, how many of the actionable points can you implement? Who will be responsible in executing these changes? How will you measure your outcomes?

Keep these questions in mind and read on for more specific information!

2 Gulland, Iain. 2018. How To Plan And Deliver Environmentally Sustainable Events 260315. Ebook. Resource

Efficient Scotland. https://www.resourceefficientscotland.com/sites/default/files/How%20to%20plan%20&%20deliver%20

environmentally%20sustainable%20events%20260315.pdf.

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venueEvery event needs a venue and every venue has an environmental impact. Considering where your event is held is important as it will affect your energy consumption, transport accessibility or even influence your catering options. So, take the time to do some research, ask venue providers and establish a strong foundation for your green event.

The primary consideration when selecting a venue is its location: convenient transport access decreases greenhouse gas emissions generated from travel (see ‘Transport’). Further, ensuring that your venue is of appropriate size for your delegation will minimise excess energy consumption. If it’s possible, get attendees to RSVP for events or sending out a preliminary survey to gauge interest will help you better estimate how many people will attend.

Another idea is to find out whether the venue has teleconferencing technologies to avoid extended travel and increase the accessibility of your event to more students! If you visit in person, keep an eye out for how much natural light and ventilation is available so that you can reduce heating and lighting energy. It’s even better if there is an outdoor space you can use for break-out sessions or other activities. It’s not uncommon for venues to have already existing environmental policies or initiatives, so don’t be afraid to ask them - it can only help you and reduce your own workload!

If you’re providing accommodation for delegates, apply similar principles. Often, efficient and ‘greener’ accommodations are more cost-effective, which is an added bonus. For large events, reducing the amount of towel changes/amount of full room services can help cut back on both cost and help sustainability.

before the event• Is the location appropriate/central to your delegates?• Are there good transport links to venue?• Does the venue have teleconferencing capabilities?• Is the size appropriate for the number of delegates?• Does the venue have an existing environmental policy?• Does the venue have a reuse/recycling policy?• Do they have any special environmental initiatives?• Check for natural light, ventilation availability and access to outdoor space• Prioritise venues who have been gold certified in energy and environmental designs• Do they reduce water and energy consumption by maximising appliance efficiency?

during the event• Utilise natural light and ventilation• Utilise outdoor space where appropriate• When using air-conditioning, ensure doors and windows remain closed.• Ask for accommodation provider to reduce the number of full room services and towel

changes

after the event• Ensure all energy-consuming appliances are turned off

GHC2017 was held at The Adelaide Convention Centre which is a zero-waste complex with a gold-level sustainability rating from

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transportTransport is the second largest contributor3 to greenhouse gas emissions in Australia and its emissions continue to climb. By considering the location of your event and promoting greener options, you can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

During the event, ensuring your delegates have access to viable public transport options has many benefits: it is more cost-effective, requires less organisation, decreases congestion around your venue, minimises greenhouse gas production and encourages them to explore the city. In situations where public transport is an inconvenient choice (for example, to and from airports), encourage delegates to share rides or provide a hired bus for larger groups. In some cases, walking may even be the best option.

Greenhouse gas contributions from flight travel during a large-scale event may be unavoidable. In this situation, encourage delegates to offset their emissions when booking flights. You may be able to assist by negotiating deals with flight companies on behalf of your delegates. For more detail about carbon offsetting, see ‘Going carbon neutral’.

Ensure that your event schedule provides enough time to accommodate for public transport, provide maps and travel routes and incentivise shared travel by coordinating start/finish times for all attendees. Explore the option of virtual conferencing/teleconferencing (either speakers or attendees) to increase your event’s accessibility whilst simultaneously minimising the carbon footprint.

before the event• Select a venue with easy access via public transport• Allow longer time for public transport between sessions• Plan and provide travel routes• Subsidise/incentivise public transport prices for delegates• Organise a shuttle bus and coordinate large groups for transport• Encourage delegates to offset greenhouse gas emissions on flight trips• Provide teleconferencing options• Schedule such that travel at peak times is avoided

during the event• Plan and provide travel routes• Promote carpooling• Promote walking/cycling during event• Provide bike storage areas

after the event• Providing a handover to future teams on what options were available, what worked well

and areas for improvement

3 ABS. 2013. “1370.0 - Measures Of Australia’s Progress, 2010”. Abs.gov.au. http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.

nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/1370.0~2010~Chapter~Sector%20(6.5.2.3).

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cateringRegardless of who or how many you are catering for, food and drink choices demonstrate the importance and feasibility of simple and greener lifestyle choices.

The food we eat is responsible for almost a third of our global carbon footprint and providing fresh, seasonal and local produce can be an easy start. Promote nourishing and healthy options by prioritising caterers that use seasonal and local produce. This decreases “food miles”, which is the amount of storage and transport (and thus greenhouse gas emissions) required to bring a food product to your table. Not-for-profit catering companies (such as the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or Eat Offbeat) empower communities, offer fresh, locally--sourced and animal/cruelty free menus and more culturally--diverse food! Ask caterers for any fairtrade options they may offer as well.

Also, consider providing vegetarian food! Meat consumes 11 times more carbon dioxide per kilogram compared to vegetables4, so providing vegetarian options is the easiest way to decrease a food-associated carbon footprint. Meals will cater for dietary requirements, keep longer and fresher and will be cheaper. Labelling and explaining the sustainable reasoning behind food choices will ensure delegates are more likely to accept these variations. Where meat is provided, try to make it a more active ‘opt-in’ choice for attendees rather than the default option.

For smaller, self-catered events, choosing fairtrade products ensures that food is produced with stable prices and decent working conditions, empowering farmers to invest in community wellbeing and environmental sustainability. These products are certified by the Fairtrade Foundation and meet a set of minimum sustainability standards. Look for the fairtrade symbol when purchasing tea, coffee, sugar or chocolate. Also look out for ‘Australian Certified Organic’ and ‘Certified Sustainable Seafood’.

Further, consider the setup of your meal service. A buffet style service with sufficient service time and smaller plate size will ensure food waste is minimised. Avoid using disposables (even single-use cups and sugar sachets!), provide tap water for drinking and confirm numbers or pre-select meal options to avoid food waste. Opt for reusable crockery and cutlery (which can be purchased cost-effectively from op-shops!) but if that’s not feasible, choose recyclable materials or biodegradable plastics such as BioWare.

Look into donating leftover food to food banks (check out ‘Waste Management’ for more detail). Often, strict regulations apply to such donations so ensure that your catering service complies with them. Otherwise, identify local community groups or waste contractors that are licensed to process compostable waste.

4 Watson, Tara. 2015. “Part-Time Vegetarianism Could Be The Key To A Healthier Planet”. ABC News. http://www.abc.

net.au/news/2015-12-11/watson-part-time-vegetarianism/7019984.

For their event, Adelaide’s Insight sources sustainable food from local cafes and shops. It’s a greener choice that supports local businesses. Good all-round!

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before the event• Ask caterers about how they source their food products• Plan vegetarian options/meals • Look into tap water provision and water bottle refill stations• Ensure food is seasonal• Ensure food is Fairtrade• Encourage delegates to bring their own reusable bottles or cutlery• Plan meal-time logistics to minimise waste e.g. seated or buffet? Fixed or flexible portion

sizes?• Consider how to effectively dispose of any waste that may be produced (see ‘Waste

Management’)

during the event• Don’t provide or sell single use plastics or packages e.g. water bottles, sugar sachets• Remind delegates to minimise waste• Sign-post or label sustainable food options

after the event• Donate/compost leftover food

Both Global Hands (Notre Dame Sydney) and Universal Health at Deakin (Deakin University) use donated reusable kitchen supplies at their events! Organise an event and get students to donate the crockery they bring in.

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dressing the eventPromotional materials or freebies such as pamphlets, badges or water bottles contribute significantly to the vast amounts of disposable/single-use waste that is produced during your event. While these are convenient souvenirs, such material is often ultimately disposed of. In fact, 50% of our plastic is single-use5.

Ensure that all the materials produced for the event, like banners, decor, signage, delegate bags or gifts are sourced from sustainable materials, are locally produced or are symbolic or experiential in nature. Avoid single-use plastics, disposables or mass-produced items if providing freebies and consider what products can be reused and are socially responsible.

Here are a few tips that might help:• Add a note to products to highlight their environmental sustainability• Don’t distribute materials - let people choose to take them• Greener gift options include: plants, vouchers for greener products/experiences, subscriptions

or donations in their name

Go paperless. Utilise technology by distributing information, guides or leaflets electronically and consider developing a simple app with contacts and logistics for larger events. Providing free wifi to attendees will assist this transition. If printing is necessary, print double-sided to minimise paper and use recycled paper. It’ll also help delegates to travel light and will save money that can then be invested in more sustainable aspects of your event. For events that include poster competitions (or any display of printed material), consider if displays can be digital.

5 “Fact Sheet: Single Use Plastics | Earth Day Network”. 2018. Earth Day Network. https://www.earthday.

org/2018/03/29/fact-sheet-single-use-plastics/.

Did you know? All the promotional materials for GHC2017 were sustainably sourced and used recycled materials where possible.

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When designing or decorating the location of your event, minimise the amount of items that are purchased new. Borrow or hire equipment and source any single-use products from markets or second-hand stores. It may be worthwhile creating an item inventory so your team effectively uses the products you already own. If decorating your venue avoid using balloons or streamers and invest in reusable bunting or banners that aren’t date-specific. Save or store materials for future use.

With any leftover, reusable material, look into reselling at markets or donating to groups that would benefit.

before the event• Consider whether delegates can bring any equipment to use• Minimise purchases that are single-use, event-specific, brand new• Research markets or second-hand shops around the area to purchase from and donate to• Consider the necessity of each freebie for delegates• Develop strategies to reduce paper-usage (pdfs, online events, announcements)

during the event• Ensure gifts are sustainable, reusable, durable and meaningful• Provide locations to drop off unwanted materials

After the event• Store reusable materials• Begin an inventory of items to maximise future use of products• Donate or sell left over materials• Ensure decorations are appropriately disassembled and disposed of (e.g. popping used

balloons)

Ignite from Monash use expired sutures in their surgery workshops instead of purchasing new ones. It saves money as well as the environment...and no-one can even tell the difference!

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waste managementDespite taking all precautions, waste production may be an unavoidable aspect of running an event. By sorting waste and recycling appropriately, you can effectively decrease landfill contributions. This decreases toxin and greenhouse gas production, improves air quality and conserves non-renewable resource consumption.

The waste from your event will come in many forms: leftover food, unused promotional materials, paper and packaging or even furniture! Sorting the waste will assist in deciding whether to store and reuse, recycle or donate items. Ensuring that recycling and food waste bins are provided alongside general waste is an easy option but remember - bins should be visible and regularly emptied. Using appropriate signage to prevent contamination and letting your attendees know will help.

Food waste is biodegradable and can be composted so consider whether this is a viable option at your event. However, untouched food, particularly that from catered events, may also be donated to organisations such as Foodbank, OzHarvest, Give now or Asylum Seeker Centre who redistribute food items to those in need (they’ve been hyperlinked for your convenience). Search for a local organisation and give them a call for more details!

Make sure your venue is cleaned up properly. This decreases litter and ensures all waste is sustainably disposed of. When cleaning, consider purchasing natural cleaning products to avoid toxicity and decrease water and air pollution.

before the event• Take measures to minimise waste production• Organise recycling and organic waste bins• Consider strategic placements of bins• Print and organise signage for bin labelling• Research waste disposal methods: organisations, charities, donation boxes

during the event• Inform attendees of appropriate waste disposal techniques• Ensure bins are not full or contaminated

after the event• Clean up with eco-friendly cleaning products• Create an item inventory • Reuse and recycle leftover items.

Melbourne’s Global Health Collective ensures that their attendees know to separate recyclable and general waste at their events. It can be that simple.

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energyIncreasing the efficiency of electricity use is another greener, cheaper choice. Energy is used in every facet of your event: air conditioning, lighting, food preparation or transport. Examining these needs and identifying which you have control over is important.

At your venue, air conditioning and lighting will be your biggest energy expenditures. If your event is running during the day and weather is good, consider utilising outdoor spaces where possible. Open curtains/blinds for natural light and windows for ventilation, making sure to adjust temperatures and lighting accordingly. To maximise air conditioning efficiency, winter heating should be set to 17-19ºC ºC and summer cooling at the highest comfortable temperature (usually 25ºC ºC)6 and ensure that the venue is not too big for the number of attendees. Keep in mind that every degree above (when heating) or below (when cooling) these temperatures will add 10% to your energy usage7! Remind delegates to turn off lights when leaving rooms and ensure that thermostats and electrical appliances are set to “energy saver” mode.

Ask your venue provider (where applicable) whether they can record how much energy is used during your event or whether they have any optimal energy solutions currently in place or to suggest (this will also help in estimating your events carbon footprint- see ‘Going carbon neutral’).

Other suggestions include:• Use ground floor spaces to minimise lift use• Consider having ‘energy bikes’ to power equipment to raise awareness• Run generators at their optimum level of function to increase efficient use of energy

before the event• Select venues with natural light and ventilation options• Plan sessions for outdoor spaces• Talk to venue provider about viable energy efficient solutions• Set thermostats and electrical appliances to energy saver mode

during the event• Open blinds and windows for light and ventilation• Keep thermostat regulating temperatures between 21-23ºC in summer and 22-24ºC in

winter• Turn off electrical appliances when they’re not being used• Encourage delegates to be energy efficient - turn of lights, wear weather appropriate

clothing• Use laptops instead of desktop computers

after the event• Talk to venue about how much energy was consumed to plan for future events• Calculate emissions and consider carbon offsetting

6 Cops, Carbon. 2007. Heating And Cooling. Ebook. ABC Television. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/carboncops/factsheets/

cc_heating_cooling.pdf.

7 Cops, 2007. Heating and Cooling.

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going carbon neutral

A “carbon neutral event” is a market term that is used to label events that produce no overall greenhouse gas. It involves calculating the total greenhouse gas emissions produced by your event and purchasing equivalent high quality “carbon offsets” which fund equivalent greenhouse gas reductions in other places around the world. Costs vary between countries and organisations but money is spent on projects such as appropriate disposal of methane gas at landfill sites or distributing energy efficient stoves in developing countries.

However, it is important to remember that carbon offsetting doesn’t deal with the fundamental problem: we’re still producing greenhouse gases and rapidly depleting non-renewable fossil fuels. Thus, carbon offsetting must only be used after all feasible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have been taken to avoid “green-washing” your event. Keep in mind, also, that the effectiveness of some carbon offsetting schemes (such as reforestation) is debated and a quick web search will assist you to make more socially responsible investments.

For an interesting article that discusses the ethical concerns of carbon neutrality and provides some advice, click here. It’s well worth a read- the ‘Recommendations’ box at the end of the article is best if you’re looking for a quick summary.

The money required to carbon offset your event can be procured in different ways. You may estimate and calculate an expected cost and incorporate this into ticket prices where applicable, fundraise or provide options for participants to voluntarily offset their greenhouse gas emissions. Consider what is most appropriate for your event.

“GHC2017 was a completely carbon-neutral event. I’m proud of the overall ethos of sustainability that we brought and the delegates embraced!” - Holly Richter

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Here is a basic guide to carbon offsetting: 1. Ensure greenhouse gas emissions are minimisedWhen planning your event, take the time minimise greenhouse gas production. Implementing the other aspects of this guide into your event will help with this.

2. Count greenhouse gas emissionsThere is no precise nor single way to count your greenhouse gas emissions. You may need to break your event down into sections such as travel, venues or food. Avoid double offsetting carbon emissions such as those already covered by participants for flight travel- this will help reduce your costs.

Some reputable tools to assist your calculations are the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Australian Greenhouse Calculator and CarbonNeutral.

3. Evaluate carbon-offsetting schemesThere a plethora of organisations that offer carbon offsetting schemes. However, a lack of transparency and past ethical concerns may make choosing one difficult.

In general, you’ll want to look for a company that is “Gold-Standard” and trades with “Certified Emissions Reductions (CER)” as these carbon units are verified by the United Nations and are, generally, held to more stringent standards. You can read more about Gold-Standards just click here.

Carbon offsetting can be difficult. To get you kick-started, click here and here for more ethical options!

If you’re carbon offsetting, do it proudly! Make sure your attendees are aware of the event’s carbon neutrality as it demonstrates the sustainability of the events goals. Also consider applying for the National Carbon Offset Standard certification to officiate your carbon neutrality. The standards for this certification can be found here.

Interhealth (University of Western Australia) collect spare change from their students to carbon offset the event. They then donate the money to local initiatives so they know that the donations are being spent responsibly. Good work!

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sustainability checklist

Below is a checklist that you can use to evaluate the success of your green efforts! It’s been divided into 3 sections (before, during and after) so come back to it at later stages of planning to see how you’re doing.

beforeaction check!

venue

The location of my venue is central to accommodation/homes of delegates.I have picked a location that is accessible by public transport.

The size of my venue is appropriate for the number of attendees.

My venue is gold-certified in energy and environmentally friendly design.I have asked the venue provider for their recycling and environmental policies and initiatives.My venue has teleconferencing technologies that may be used.

transport

Attendees were informed and encouraged to carbon-offset their travel to the event.Attendees were provided travel plans/routes by public transport.I have organised a shuttle bus/courier when large groups need to be transported.I have subsidised and/or incentivised public transport options.I have considered the feasibility of providing all transport options e.g. cyclingI have scheduled in enough time between sessions to allow for commute by public transport.My event’s schedule avoids the need to travel at peak hour times.

Teleconferencing was used to avoid travel.

catering

The food I provide is in season.

The food that I provide is Fairtrade.

I have provided vegetarian options.

The food that I provide is all vegetarian.

The food that I provide is locally produced.I have asked my catering company about how they source their food products.I plan to provide flexible (rather than fixed) portion sizes e.g. buffet, rather than seated.

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I have minimised the number of purchases which are single-use, event-specific or brand new. The decoration and set-up from my event can be reused.I have reconsidered the necessity of any promotional material provided to delegates.I have not procured any more materials than I required for the number of attendees.I have developed strategies to minimise paper use e.g. pdfs, online promotions and advertising.All event promotion is online and avoids single-use plastics and paper.

waste

I have avoided using single-use plastic at my event.

I have organised recycling and organic waste bins.Bins are placed in convenient locations and are sign-posted to avoid contamination.I have encouraged delegates to bring their own cutlery or cups.

I have looked into composting options for organic waste.

Where appropriate, bins for cigarette butts have been provided.

energy

My event is held during the day, maximising natural light and ventilation.

Where possible, I have planned sessions to run outdoors.I have asked the venue provider for any energy efficient tips or strategies they may have.

during

venueI have asked the accommodation provider to reduce the number of full room services/linen changes

transportI have been promoting shared transport options e.g. carpooling

I have been incentivising walking/cycling to event venue.

I have provided bike storage areas.

cateringAttendees are reminded to minimise waste production.

I have labelled more sustainable friendly food options to raise awareness.

I have provided tap water and bottle refill stations.

dressing

The gifts provided are environmentally sustainable.I have ensured that the distribution of promotional material is ‘opt-in’ rather than default for attendees.I have provided locations/appropriate means to dispose of unwanted promotional material.

wasteI have informed attendees of waste disposal strategies to maximise compliance.I am checking whether the bins are overflowing or are contaminated.

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The blinds and windows have been opened for light and ventilation.I have ensured that the thermostat and electrical appliances are on energy saver modes.I have encouraged delegates to be energy conscious e.g. dress warmly, turn off electrical appliances when not in useI have ensured that electrical appliances are turned off after sessions.Where possible, I have ensured that laptops are used rather than desktop computers.

aftercatering I have expressed appreciation for sustainable food choices to caterer.

dressing I have appropriately stored reusable materials for future use.

waste

I have ensured that clean up uses eco-friendly products.

An inventory of stored items has been created for future use.

I have sold or donated any other reusable material.

Catered food has been appropriately donated/redistributed.

energy

I have discussed with my venue provider how much energy has been consumed.I have calculated total carbon emissions and recorded for future reference.I have purchased ethical carbon-offsets to provide a carbon neutral event.

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references

ABS. 2013. “1370.0 - Measures Of Australia’s Progress, 2010”. Abs.Gov.Au. http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/1370.0~2010~Chapter~Sector%20(6.5.2.3).

Cops, Carbon. 2007. Heating And Cooling. Ebook. ABC Television. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/carboncops/factsheets/cc_heating_cooling.pdf.

“Fact Sheet: Single Use Plastics | Earth Day Network”. 2018. Earth Day Network. https://www.earthday.org/2018/03/29/fact-sheet-single-use-plastics/.

Gulland, Iain. 2018. How To Plan And Deliver Environmentally Sustainable Events 260315. Ebook. Resource Efficient Scotland. https://www.resourceefficientscotland.com/sites/default/files/How%20to%20plan%20&%20deliver%20environmentally%20sustainable%20events%20260315.pdf.

Neira, M., A. Prüss-Ustün, J. Wolf, C. Corvalan, and R. Bos. 2016. “Preventing Disease Through Healthy Environments: A Global Assessment Of The Environmental Burden Of Disease”. Toxicology Letters (WHO) 259: S1. doi:10.1016/j.toxlet.2016.07.028.

Watson, Tara. 2015. “Part-Time Vegetarianism Could Be The Key To A Healthier Planet”. ABC News. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-11/watson-part-time-vegetarianism/7019984.

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about the author

Keerthi is the 2018 Code Green Projects Officer for AMSA Global Health and a medical student at the University of New South Wales. She spends her down-time either lying in the sun, sipping coffee or going for long(ish) walks. She’s hoping that this guide will help you organise events that are innovative, inspiring and sustainable. Go green before you’re forced to!

A massive thank you to everyone who has helped produce this guide! From the planning, editing and designing- your assistance has been very much appreciated. Special love to Katherine and Georgia (Code Green Chairs 2018) for their generosity with time, support and on-the-ball organisation.

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