Non-profit advancing sustainability in South Africa’s business events industry 🌱 Standards β€’ Certification β€’ Education β€’ Tools. #eventgreening

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The best legacy we can leave future generations is a world that can continue to thrive. 🌱 Happy Youth Day to all our South African followers. πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦
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Sustainability is evolving rapidly. EGF membership gives you access to practical, locally relevant insights and trends to help you stay informed and stay ahead. πŸ‘‰ Discover all the benefits of EGF membership: zurl.co/YuiQb #EventGreening #SustainableEvents
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Are your organisation's green goals feeling out of reach? A key tool for success is a well-designed sustainability policy. Join us to learn: βœ… why and how to create (or improve) your policy βœ… how to measure results & improve over time πŸ‘‰ RSVPs: zurl.co/M4yq1
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Most event signage is used once β€” then discarded. Design for reuse instead: ♻️ Modular ♻️ Timeless ♻️ Non-date-specific Less waste. More value. #EventGreening #SustainableEvents #WasteReduction
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🌍 Happy World Environment Day! Small choices can make a big difference. 🌱 Do I really need this? 🌱 Can I choose a reusable option? 🌱 Can I support a more sustainable supplier? Whether at home, at work, or at events, every step counts. #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability
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The latest issue of #Meetings (@theplannerguru ) is out🌿 Our column, The Next Phase of Event Sustainability, explores what's next for sustainable events and how the industry can move from intention to impact. πŸ“– Read it here: zurl.co/gVsEH #EventGreening#EventProfs
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🌱 Plant parents! Our member Madam Waste is hosting a Plant Care Experience in Centurion. 🌿 Bring your own plant 🌿 Understand composting 🌿 Learn about plant care 🌿 Take home FREE compost πŸ“… 13 June 2026 zurl.co/9J0iS #Composting #Sustainability #PlantCare
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SAVE THE DATE πŸ“… Join us for a practical webinar on where you will learn how to develop & evaluate a sustainability policy that supports meaningful action and works for your organisation. More details coming soon. #EventGreening #Sustainability #BusinessEvents #EventProfs
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🎀 Meet the Speaker: Founder of Steadfast Greening, MD of Fair Trade Tourism, co-founder of the Event Greening Forum, and a leading voice in sustainability and event greening. πŸ“… 25 June 2026, 10AM πŸ’» Online πŸ”—zurl.co/7mMSQ #EventGreening #Sustainability #EventProfs
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One of the biggest sustainability challenges in events? Trying to improve impact without measuring it. πŸ‘‰ Start by tracking a few key areas consistently β€” such as waste, energy, travel or supplier practices. #EventGreening #SustainableEvents #EventPlanning
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Many #EventProfs are already running #SustainableEvents. The challenge is how to credibly share these results. That’s where EGF Certification comes in. πŸ₯‡πŸ₯ˆπŸ₯‰ A clear framework. Independently assessed. Aligned with best practice. πŸ‘‰ zurl.co/x6ADK #EventGreening
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The latest issue of @bizeventsafrica is out now 🌿 In our EGF column: πŸ‘‰ Meet our new Management Committee πŸ‘‰ Explore our goals for the year ahead πŸ‘‰ Learn why industry collaboration matters πŸ“– Read it all: zurl.co/aHXWN #EventGreening #Sustainability #EventProfs
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From modular design and re-use to low-impact materials, stand construction is a key opportunity to reduce waste and improve efficiency. πŸ‘‰ Find stand builders embracing more sustainable approaches: zurl.co/mZoZN #EventGreening #StandBuilding
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Many #EventProfs are already running #SustainableEvents. The challenge is how to credibly share these results. That’s where EGF Certification comes in. πŸ₯‡πŸ₯ˆπŸ₯‰ A clear framework. Independently assessed. Aligned with best practice. πŸ‘‰ zurl.co/InZaj #EventGreening
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One common mistake after an event? Moving straight on without reflecting on what worked. πŸ‘‰ Share your sustainability wins β€” even the small ones. Celebrating progress helps build buy-in and momentum for future improvements. #EventGreening #SustainableEvents #EventPlanning
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One of the biggest sustainability challenges in events? Trying to improve impact without measuring it. πŸ‘‰ Start by tracking a few key areas consistently β€” such as waste, energy, travel or supplier practices. #EventGreening #SustainableEvents #EventPlanning
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Want a more sustainable event? Start with your suppliers. The right partners make everything easier β€” and more impactful. Find them here: πŸ”— zurl.co/x8HzA #EventGreening #SustainableEvents
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From modular design and re-use to low-impact materials, stand construction is a key opportunity to reduce waste and improve efficiency. πŸ‘‰ Find stand builders embracing more sustainable approaches: zurl.co/mZoZN #EventGreening #StandBuilding
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EGF insights featured across the latest Meetings Magazine: 🌿 Cost myth of green events 🌍 Sustainability as a commercial imperative πŸ† Green Stand Awards case study Plus features from EGF members. πŸ“– Read: zurl.co/SJq1L #EventGreening #Sustainability #EventProfs
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Want a more sustainable event? Start with your suppliers. The right partners make everything easier β€” and more impactful. Find them here: πŸ”— zurl.co/x8HzA #EventGreening #SustainableEvents
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