As part of Tourism Noosa’s commitment to encouraging events held in Noosa to become environmentally sustainable, Tourism Noosa hosted an information session on how to become a more sustainable event.
The session was well attended with more than 20 Noosa event organisers coming together to be informed and inspired and to get insights and tips to assist in their sustainability journey.
Tourism Noosa’s sustainable events officer Amanda Pummer said “Our goal was to provide some background on our Event Sustainability program with event organisers leaving with five key tools to assist them in running a successful sustainable event.
“It was a great opportunity to share some best-practice experience and it was really encouraging to see events using reusable cups and cable ties, finding renewable energy alternatives, recycling and achieving Zero Waste Bars and Carbon Positive measured data.”
Andy Town, event organiser for Cooroy Mountain Park – Dash for Cash said, “Thanks for such a great presentation on the sustainable events. It was so thought provoking and insightful, it really inspired me to focus on all the key criteria. I simply had no idea of the myriad of ways to include sustainability in so many facets of event planning and delivery. I’m hooked”
Sally Jensen, Climate Change Project Officer for Noosa Council said the event was a must for all event organisers.
“The quality of the content and the engagement of the speaker was exquisite, inspiring and fills a much needed gap.
“Amanda’s work clarifies what a sustainable event is and provides a comprehensive scope for best practice. The emphasis on constant improvement makes this essential work accessible to everyone.
“I congratulate Tourism Noosa for taking the lead on another incredible sustainability initiative.”
For event organisers wanting to find out more about Tourism Noosa’s sustainability criteria program, contact Amanda Pummer at amanda@tourismnoosa.com.au or 0422 877 162.
