GREENER EVENTS

SUSTAINABLE CHOICES MAKE A DIFFERENCE…

The goal is Progress Over Perfection.

Zero-waste and carbon-neutral events are ideal, but we think it is important to support and celebrate all the positive steps that event hosts, planners and vendors can take to make a positive impact, not only on their own events but also in fostering a sustainability mindset in our community.

PROGRESS WE ARE ALREADY MAKING AT SC SOCIETY HALL

  • All in one Recycling – We work with our vendors to maximize use of the City of Charleston’s blue-bin recycling program
  • Glass Recycling – We partner with Fisher Recycling to make sure that as much glass as possible is actually recycled (as opposed to ending up in landfill) or re-purposed for use by Glass Eco Surfaces
  • Candle Recycling- We partner with ReCandle Charleston to collect and recycle wax that will ultimately become beautiful new candles.
  • Composting – We maintain a composting bin on site
  • Food Waste – We encourage our vendors to work with the local chapter of FoodRescueUS  to re-direct unused food to those in need in the Lowcountry
  • Cigarette Liter Prevention – We partner with Keep Charleston Beautiful and Terracycle to collect and recycle cigarette litter
  • Greener Office Practices
    • minimize printing
    • post-consumer use recycled paper
  • Greener Products
    • refillable soap
    • post-consumer use recycled multi-fold towels
    • post-consumer use recycled toilet paper
    • LED bulbs
  • Efficient Air Conditioning – Our venue utilizes 4 separate HVAC units so we can target our energy use accurately
  • Nonprofit Support – We actively support local environmental organizations with their educational and fundraising events
  • Environmental Education – We work to educate our event hosts and vendors on opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of their events , particularly with the launch of…

 

The GREENER EVENTS NETWORK

South Carolina Society Hall is proud to be spearheading a local collaboration among other businesses and nonprofit organizations to help promote greener events in the Lowcountry.

Over time, we will be developing resources to help event hosts, planners and vendors to add sustainability features to their events.

WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW

    • Think – The most important thing you can do is to start thinking about how you might be able to make your event a little bit greener.
    • Choose greener vendors –
    • Recycle your candles
    • Re-use or donate your flowers
    • Consider sustainability when you select your event supplies
    • Avoid unnecessary plastics

MORE IDEAS & RESOURCES COMING SOON!