What is a Sustainable Event?
Sustainable Event
A sustainable event is planned with the environment, people and economy in mind. It reduced waste, saves resources and supports local or ethnical businesses, all while still being memorable and meaningful.
Why It Matters?
Traditional events create a big environmental impact. Think of all the plastic bottles, single-use items, printed materials and leftover food thrown away after just one day.
They often use excessive packaging and disposable decorations, most of which end up in landfills.
This leads to pollution, wasted resources and unnecessary trash; all from a single event.
How Sustainable Events Do It?
Sustainable events focus on reducing harm and creating positive impact. Here’s how they stand out:
- Eco-friendly materials like reusable decorations, compostable tableware and natural fabrics replace single-use items.
- Food waste is reduced through smarter planning, smaller portions and redistribution of leftovers.
- Digital tools such as e-tickets, QR codes and online brochures help minimize paper waste.
Real Benefits of Going Green
By choosing sustainability, you:
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Protect the environment
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Reduce unnecessary costs
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Support local and ethical businesses
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Inspire others to make better choices
What is MyHIJAU Certification?
MyHIJAU is Malaysia’s official green certification, endorsed by the government. It identifies and promotes products and services that are environmentally friendly, meeting both local and international sustainability standards.
What is ISO 20121 Certification?
ISO-20121 is an international standard that provides a framework for making events more sustainable – environmentally, socially and economically. It was originally developed for the London 2012 Olympic Games, setting a new benchmark for sustainability in global event planning.
