Designation: X XXXX-XX

Work Item Number: WK22678

Date: August 1, 2009

Standard Practice for the Evaluation and Selection of Exhibits for Meetings, Events, Trade Shows and Conferences

1.  Scope

1.1.   This standard practice delineates procedural requirements for exhibits and expositions, which include the set up and dismantle of tradeshows and the exhibits that are built within the event floor.

1.2.   This standard identifies sustainability criteria to be included in Exhibits & Expositions by planners, general service contractors, exhibitors, exhibit builders and exhibitor appointed contractors.

1.3.   This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, is any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1. 2.      Terminology

2.1.   Definitions: 

2.1.1.      Exhibitor, n—An exhibitor is someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see.

2.1.2.      Exhibitor Appointed Contractor, n—A contractor hired by an exhibitor to perform trade show services independently of show management appointed contractors. Also called Independent Contractor, EAC.

2.1.3.      General Service Contractor, n—The GSC performs many services and products including an extensive inventory of furniture rental equipment, which includes such items as tables, chairs, desks, easels, pipe and drape, etc. They also offer carpet rental with a variety colors to choose from. The general services contractor utilizes the most modern technology available to create everything from simple signage to large banners. They also handle the moving of material in and out of the exhibit hall, typically referred to as material handling/drayage which also includes storing empty crates during the show, returning empty crates to booth after show. In addition, the GSC handles union labor management which is necessary for material handling and decoration labor needs consisting of several different unions such as Teamsters, machinery movers, riggers, carpenters, and decorators.

2.1.4.      Planner, n— Person whose job it is to oversee and arrange every aspect of an event. Person can be an employee or hired ad hoc by large companies, professional associations, or trade associations to plan, organize, implement, and control meetings, conventions, and other events. Planners may include professionals who work for government, association, corporate or independent agencies. The planner is the buyer of event services.

3.0  Significance and Use

3.1  Lacking standards around exhibits and trade shows planners and suppliers are challenged to design and implement more sustainable events of this nature. This standard represents the interests of all parties to create green trade shows and exhibits.

3.2  This ASTM practice offers a comprehensive view of exposition / exhibit selection and procedures and differs from short checklists.

4.0  Procedures

4.1  Develop environmental policy and goals for evaluating and selecting expositions and exhibits. 

4.2  Assess sustainability attributes of expositions and exhibits.  Planners should incorporate sustainability into their overall decisions on expositions and exhibits.  Suppliers should incorporate sustainability into their overall operations.  At  a minimum the criteria for sustainable destinations includes the following characteristics:

1.0   Staff Management/ Policy

2.0   Communication/  Policy

3.0   Waste

4.0   Energy

5.0   Air Quality

6.0   Water

7.0   Procurement

8.0   Community Partners

4.3   This standard includes aspects of transportation as it relates to logistics of goods and materials needed by the GSC to produce a tradeshow and by exhibit builders/exhibitors to produce and exhibit booth.

4.4  Evaluate using the checklists as indicated in Annex A1.1.  Exemplary performance is indicated for suppliers and planners.  Adjunct XXX automatically performs the calculations for this standard.

4.5   This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, is any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

5.0  Keywords

5.1  Destination, green events, tradeshows, exhibits, meetings.

aNNEX A1

1.0 Staff Management / Policy

Objectives:

• To ensure the consideration of sustainability issues in the production of exhibits & expositions.
• To promote the documentation of formal, written policies that support sustainability principles.

Planner Specifications:

1.1  The planner shall consider whether the planned exhibit facility meets the sustainable qualifications set for the exposition and document a policy that includes a definition of expectations, requirements and goals.

• Policy is documented (1.5)
• Policy is not documented (0)

1.2   The planner shall write a sustainability policy for its organization, documenting a vision, objectives and goals for sustainability that are included in each RFP to vendors:

• Policy is documented (1.5)
• Policy is not documented (0)

1.3 The planner shall include a sustainability policy and practices in all employees new hire training and current employee reviews on an annual basis:

• New hire training (0.5)                                           
• Training workshops (0.5)                                                         
• Yearly review (0.5)

1.4 The planner shall have a metric system in place that tracks and appropriately rewards exhibitors who are meeting or exceeding the set forth minimums in the GMEPP guideline:

• Yes (1.5)                                                                                     
• No (0)

      1.5 The supplier shall have a sustainability management policy that documents an overall objective for the production of environmentally responsible expositions and exhibits:

• Policy is documented (1.5)
• Policy is not documented (0)

1.6 The supplier shall have a sustainability management administrator that takes responsibility for sustainability plans:

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

1.7 The supplier shall include a sustainability policy and practices in all employee new hire training and current employee reviews on an annual basis:

• New hire training (0.5)                                            
• Training workshops (0.5)                                                         
• Yearly review (0.5)

1.8 The supplier shall require Exhibitor Appointed Contractors and Local Union Labor to sign an adherence notice of sustainability policy and practices:

• Policy is documented (1.5)
• Policy is not documented (0)

Each requirement for this standard is awarded points related to the following practices.

Potential Strategies:

In order to meet the specification the planner and/or supplier shall document a written commitment to sustainability. Elements of the written policy shall include an overall vision/mission, key values and issues of interest, objectives and provision for measurement. Outreach and training programs for onsite Exhibitor Appointed Contractors and Union Labor should be utilized. Indicators for measurement should also be identified.

Calculations:

All calculations are contained in Annex A1.

Exemplary Performance:

The score for baseline performance in this category is 11.5 out of 11.5 points.  Adjunct  XXX specifies additional performance levels.

Submittal Documentation:

• Written sustainability policy
• Staff training / orientation / evaluation materials, including sustainability aspects
• Written travel policy
• Green team roster / Sustainability officer contact, minutes and action plans from team meetings
• Links to member education resources and/or training documentation that include sustainability aspects
• Valid certificate for ISO 14001 / BS 8901 verification, including effective dates

Resources:

• Carbon Disclosure Project: http://www.cdproject.net/
• Global Reporting Initiative: http://www.globalreporting.org/Home
• Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria: http://www.sustainabletourismcriteria.org/content/view/13/47/
• World Resources Institute Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative: http://www.wri.org/project/ghg-protocol

2.0 Communication Policy

Objective:

• To conserve resources, save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce pollution by reducing material use through prevention, reuse or recycling initiatives.

Planner Specifications:

2.1    The planner shall distribute an articulated environmental policy with guidelines and objectives to exhibitors by at least one or more of the following methods:

• Exhibitor Prospectus (0.5)                                                                                                 
• E-Newsletter  (0.5)                                   

2.2    The planner shall track the average participation in planner organization’s articulated environmental policy show requirements:

• 1-20% (0.5)                                                                                 
• 21-40% (1.0)                                                                                
• 41-60% (1.5)                                                                                
• 61-80% (2.0)                                                                               
• 81-100% (2.5)                                                                                  
• Zero, or not tracked (0)

2.3    The supplier shall have a signed commitment to a global sustainability reporting initiative and issues an annual sustainability report (i.e. the UN Global Compact, Global Reporting Initiative, etc).

• Yes (1.0)                                                                                      
• No (0)

Calculations:

All calculations are contained in Annex A1.

Exemplary Performance:

The score for baseline performance in this category is 0.5 out of 4.5 points.  Adjunct XXX specifies additional performance levels.

Submittal Documentation:

• Links to member education resources and/or training documentation that include sustainability aspects
• Attendance records / usage reports of member education resources
• Links to information about sustainability that is provided to meeting planners
• Signed commitment to global policy / reporting initiative

Resources:

• Carbon Disclosure Project: http://www.cdproject.net/
• Global Reporting Initiative: http://www.globalreporting.org/Home
• Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria: http://www.sustainabletourismcriteria.org/content/view/13/47/
• World Resources Institute Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative: http://www.wri.org/project/ghg-protocol

3.0 Waste

Objectives:

• To eliminate waste by reducing materials use.
• To reduce waste by diverting material from landfill through reuse or recycling initiatives.

Planner Specifications:

3.1The planner organization shall communicate necessary information to exhibitors, vendors and suppliers in an environmentally responsible manner using at least one or more of the listed methods:   

• Exposition Micro-Site (0.5)                                      
• Online Ordering (0.5)                                                        
• Email (0.5)                                                                                                                                 

3.2 The planner shall have recycling service available on the exposition floor for at least four or more of the following:

• Cardboard (0.5)                                                                 
• Paper (0.5)                                                                                  
• Plastic (visqueen, shrink wrap) (0.5)                                                                       
• Glass (0.5)                                                                           
• Metal (banding) (0.5)                                                                                 
• E-waste (0.5)                                                                        
• Food waste/compost (0.5)                                                            
• Wood (0.5) 
• None of the above (0)

3.3 The planner shall require all promotional items meet at least two or more of the following: 

• Rapidly renewable resource (0.5)
• reusable (0.5)                                                                     
• minimally packaged (0.5)                                                 
• made of recycled content (0.5)                       
• natural fibers (0.5)     
• recyclable/compostable (0.5)                               
• consumable (i.e. food) (0.5)
• does not provide promotional giveaways (1.0)

3.4 The planner shall require all promotional items are devoid of event show logos thereby making them reusable:

• Yes (1.0)                                                                                      
• No (0) 

Supplier Specifications:

3.5 The supplier shall reduce paper use through at least one or more of the following:

• Purchasing post-consumer recycled content paper (minimum 30% post-consumer content) (0.5)
• Providing marketing materials online (i.e. electronic visitor guide, maps, etc.) (0.5)
• Sending electronic proposals rather than hard copies (0.5)
• Printing both sides of the paper (0.5)

3.6 The supplier shall reuse drape for as long as the quality remains:

• Yes (1.0)                                                                                      
• No (0) 

3.7 The supplier shall design carpet floorplans to be the most efficient use of 100 ft. shots: 

• Yes (1.0)                                                                                      
• No (0) 

 3.8 The supplier shall pack back carpet waste that is not recycled onsite to be recycled near their facility:

• Yes (1.0)                                                                                      
• No (0) 

3.9 The supplier achieves carpet diversion:

• 1-20% (1.0)                                                                                  
• 21-40% (2.0)                                                                                
• 41-60% (3.0)                                                                                 
• 61-80% (4.0)                                                                                
• 81-100% (5.0)  
•  Zero, or not tracked (0)

3.10 The supplier shall have an onsite office recycling program for at least three or more of the following:        

• Cardboard (0.5)                                                                 
• Paper (0.5)                                                                                  
• Plastic (0.5)                                                                        
• Glass (0.5)                                                                          
• Metal (0.5)                                                                                 
• E-waste (0.5)                                                                         
• Food waste/compost (0.5)
• None of the above (0)

3.11 The supplier shall implement a pack in-pack out policy that requires exhibitors and ancillary vendors to divert all possible waste into available recycling streams, then pack all other unavoidable material into crates/pack out items:

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

               3.12 The supplier shall avoid placing wastebaskets in individual booths:

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

Potential Strategies:

Recycling stream data may be available from the solid waste management division of the municipal government or by contacting your local waste hauler.

The planner is encouraged to develop and maintain a register or listing of collateral materials that includes notations of any environmental specifications, such as:

• If they are provided in online or hard copy versions
• If they use recycled and/or post-consumer recycled content
• What percentage of post-consumer and pre-consumer content is used
• Any decisions to reduce print runs and corresponding paper savings

Similarly, the supplier should maintain a registry of promotional giveaways that outlines how they are sustainable, for example:

• Made of recycled content (including percentage of pre/post consumer content)
• Produced with natural fibers
• Able to be recycled
• Are consumable (i.e. food)

Calculations:

All calculations are contained in Annex A1.

Exemplary Performance:

The score for baseline performance in this category is 2.5 out of 23.5 points.  Adjunct XXX specifies additional performance levels.

Submittal Documentation:

• Clause specifying destination recycling requirement
• Recycling hauling report
• List and specifications of post-consumer recycled content in all printed publications
• Link to online collateral material, including e-proposal mechanism
• List and specifications of promotional giveaways, including sustainability specifications

Resources:

None specified.

4.0 Energy

Objectives:

• To reduce energy use at source.
• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• To promote use of renewable forms of energy.

Planner Specifications:

4.1 The planner shall require the facility to operate hall working lights are placed at 50% during move in and out:

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

4.2 The planner shall require exhibitors to turn off booth electricity and show lights after show hours:

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

Supplier Specifications:

4.3 The supplier shall use compact fluorescents or LED’s in rental booth lighting fixtures, entrance units and registration counters an average of:

• 1-20% (1.0)                                                                                  
• 21-40% (2.0)                                                                                
• 41-60% (3.0)                                                                                 
• 61-80% (4.0)                                                                                
• 81-100% (5.0)  
• Zero, or not tracked (0)

4.4 The supplier shall purchase or use one or more of the following sustainable energy programs during the construction of a booth:

• Wind (0.5)
• Solar (0.5)
• Geothermal (0.5)
• Hydro (0.5)

4.5 The supplier shall rent non-proprietary items locally when their nearest facility is more than 500 miles from event:

€       Yes (1.5)  

€       No (0)

4.6 The supplier shall return their booth after its exhibiting life has ended to be retooled or redistributed for its useable parts:

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

4.7 The supplier shall offer a carbon calculator on its web site, including a carbon offset option for exhibitors:

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

Potential Strategies:

Calculations:

All calculations are contained in Annex A1.

Exemplary Performance:

The score for baseline performance in this category is 3.0 out of 13.5 points.  Adjunct XXX specifies additional performance levels.

Submittal Documentation:

• Link to community sustainable energy programs
• Documentation of carbon offset purchase
• Link to carbon calculator

Resources:

• Denver carbon calculator: http://www.denver.org/convention/green/carbon-calculator
• Whistler carbon calculator: http://www.whistler.com/ecopath/

5.0 Air quality

Objective:

• To promote improvements in air quality in and around the exhibit hall.

Planner Specifications:

5.1 The planner shall ask the facility to monitor and create a strategy to mitigate unnecessary usage of HVAC and hall lighting in the exhibit hall (refer to Meeting Venue Standard):

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

5.2 The planner shall implement a no-idling policy that adheres to the GMEPP transportation definition (no more than 5 minutes of idling every hour in dock/yard)

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

Supplier Specifications:

5.3The supplier shall have a strategy in place to enforce a no-idling policy on the exhibit hall docks:

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

5.4 The supplier shall have a strategy in place to enforce a no-idling policy on the Marshalling Yard:

• Yes (1.5)  
• No (0)

5.5 The supplier shall use natural gas or electric forklifts at least:

• 1-20% (0.5)                                                                                  
• 21-40% (1.0)                                                                                
• 41-60% (1.5)                                                                               
• 61-80% (2.0)                                                                               
• 81-100% (2.5)  
• Zero, or not tracked (0)

5.6 The supplier shall transport their goods using one or more of the following methods:

• Intermodal (0.5)
• Rail (0.5)
• Consolidated Shipments (0.5)

5.7 The supplier shall use a SmartWay Transport partner at least 1-20% or more:

• 1-20% (0.5)                                                                                 
• 21-40% (1.0)                                                                                
• 41-60% (1.5)                                                                               
• 61-80% (2.0)                                                                               
• 81-100% (2.5)  
• Zero, or not tracked (0)

5.8 The supplier shall use Green Seal Certified (or other comparable, 3rd party certified product) cleaning products at least 20% of the time or more:

• 1-20% (0.5)                                                                                 
• 21-40% (1.0)                                                                                
• 41-60% (1.5)                                                                               
• 61-80% (2.0)                                                                               
• 81-100% (2.5)  
• Zero, or not tracked (0)

5.9 The supplier shall enforce and monitor a smoke-free exhibit hall by posted signage indicating the prohibition:

• Yes (1.0)   
• No (0)

Potential Strategies:

• The planner organization gives preference to vendors with sustainable solutions
• GSC sources materials within 500 miles of event
• GSC/EB use materials that meet sustainable criteria (i.e., reusable, recycled content, recyclable, compostable)
• GSC/EB considered low-emitting materials
• Booths have been designed and built using weight considerations.
• Booths used renewable energy during production
• Exhibit is reused repeatedly throughout the year.

Calculations:

All calculations are contained in Annex A1.

Exemplary Performance:

The score for baseline performance in this category is 7.5 out of 16.0 points.  Adjunct XXX specifies additional performance levels.

Resources:

• Environmental Protection Agency’s Smartway Program: http://www.epa.gov/SmartwayLogistics/index.htm

7.0 Procurement

Objective:

• To stimulate the creation of sustainable business opportunities and choices, thereby also contributing to the sustainable energy, water and waste management objectives above.

Planner Specifications:

7.1The planner shall include a clause in the request for proposal that considers vendors that use sustainable products at least 1-20% of the time or more:

• 1-20% (0.5)                                                                                 
• 21-40% (1.0)                                                                                
• 41-60% (1.5)                                                                               
• 61-80% (2.0)                                                                               
• 81-100% (2.5)  
• Zero, or not tracked (0)

7.2     The planner shall avoid all uses of polystyrene:

• Yes (0.5)                                                                                 
• No (0)

Supplier Specifications:

7.3        The supplier shall purchase materials that meet at least one or more of the following sustainable qualities:

• Rapidly renewable resource (1.5)                                                               
• Post consumer recycled content (1.0)                                                           
• Recyclable/Compostable (1.0)                                                                                                   

7.4        The supplier flooring shall meet at least one or more of the following criteria:

• Rapidly renewable resources (0.5)                                                            
• Post consumer recycled content (0.5)
• Agri-fiber (0.5)                                                                  
• Enviro-composite (0.5)                                                             
• FSC certified (or comparable) (0.5)                                                                 
• No flooring used (1.0)

7.5     The supplier shall consider indoor air quality principals as defined by EPA’s Indoor Air Quality guide in the exhibit booth property and build outs in at least one or more of the following ways:

• Low emitting glues (1.0)                                                     
• Low emitting paints (1.0)                                                   
• Low emitting finishes (1.0)

7.7 The supplier shall use graphics (show or booth) that meet at least two or more of the following requirements:

• Rapidly renewable resource (0.5)
• Post consumer content (0.5)                                                  
• Low environmental impact material (0.5)                                       
• Bio-derived or vegetable based inks (0.5)                                  
• UV Inks (0.5)                                                           
• Can be repurposed (0.5)                                              
• Can be recycled (0.5)

7.8 The supplier shall use a printer with a Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Certification (or other comparable third party certified designation):

• Yes (0.5)                                                                                  
• No  (0)

7.9 The supplier shall have weight reduction considerations included in the booth design:

• Yes (0.5)                                                                                      
• No (0)                                                                              
• If you have tracked the percentage of weight reduction:                                                                          
• 0% – 25% (0.5)                                                             
• 25% – 50% (1.0)                                                                     
• 50% – 75% (1.5)                                                                    
• 75% – 100% (2.0)    

7.10 The supplier shall use/supplement renewable energy during the production of a newly construction booth:

• 1-20% (0.5)                                                                                 
• 21-40% (1.0)                                                                                
• 41-60% (1.5)                                                                                
• 61-80% (2.0)                                                                               
• 81-100% (2.5)  
• Zero, or not tracked (0)

7.11 The supplier shall ensure the exhibit used at current show is used on other shows participated in:

• Yes (0.5)                                                                                      
• No (0)                                                                             

7.12 The supplier shall choose a local floral vendor:

• Yes (0.5)                                                                                      
• No (0)                                                                             

7.13 The supplier shall choose a floral vendor that addresses fair trades, local and organic requirements that fall in line with the Show Management environmental objectives at least 1-20% or more:        

• Yes (0.5)                                                                                      
• No (0)                                                                              

7.14 The supplier shall request the floral vendor meet at least one or more of the following:

• Plant reclamation (0.5)
• Re-planting program (0.5)
• Vendor in-house composting (0.5) 

7.15 The supplier shall avoid all uses of polystyrene:

• Yes (0.5)                                                                                 
• No (0)

7.16 The supplier shall source at least 20% or more of event materials within 500 miles of the event:

• 500 Miles (0.5)                                                        
•  200-499 Miles (1.0)                                                        
• 0-199 Miles (1.5)

Potential Strategies:

• The GSC/EB considered low emitting materials
• Graphics were produced with responsible materials as outlined by the standards

Calculations:

All calculations are contained in Annex A1.

Exemplary Performance:

The score for baseline performance in this category is 3.0 out of 26.0 points.  Adjunct XXX specifies additional performance levels.

Resources:

• Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor Air Quality Guide: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/index.html
• Rate it Green – a source for environmentally responsible materials: http://www.rateitgreen.com/
• Organic & Fair Trade certifications: http://www.ccof.org/certification.php ; http://www.transfairusa.org/

8.0 Community Partnerships

Objective:

• To leverage positive host community benefits from expositions.

Planner Specifications:

8.1   The planner shall create a list of participating organizations for an onsite donation program and include it in the exhibitor kit:     

• If yes, proceed to 8.2. (1)
• If no, no points are awarded in this category. (0)

Supplier Specifications:

8.2   The supplier shall create a list of participating organizations for an onsite donation program and include it in the exhibitor kit:     

• If yes, proceed to 8.2. (1.0)
• If no, no points are awarded in this category. (0)

8.3   The supplier shall review the participating organizations in the onsite donation policy and complete the donation form if applicable:        

• If yes, proceed to 8.3.  (0.5)
• If no, no points are awarded in this category. (0)

8.4   The supplier shall donate materials that can be reused/repurposed: 

• Yes (0.5)                                                                                     
• No (0)

8.5   The supplier shall donate the onsite booth property to a local community organization if no longer usable:   

• Yes (0.5)                                                                                     
• No (0)

8.6   The supplier shall resell the booth property to a local community organization if no longer suitable for use:   

• Yes (1.0)                                                                                      
• No (0)

Potential Strategies:

Examples of community partnerships may include but are not limited to collaboration with governmental or non-governmental organizations working on the following kinds of community services:

• Human health programs, such as hospital or hospice programs, research grants, physical fitness programs.
• Social welfare programs, such as food banks, social housing, rehabilitation programs, job training and skills development.
• Environmental stewardship projects, such as invasive species removal, tree planting, community gardens, education, habitat restoration.
• Arts and culture programs, including performing, written or visual arts.
• Children and youth programs, which may include school drives, donation of educational materials, internships.

These projects may involve fundraising, education, direct action and/or research.

Calculations:

All calculations are contained in Annex A1.

Exemplary Performance:

The score for baseline performance in this category is 0.0 out of 3.0 points.  Adjunct XXX specifies additional performance levels.

Submittal Documentation:

• Clause specifying community partnership program request
• List of community partnership programs available

Resources:

• Nationwide School Donation Programs: www.iloveschools.com ; www.donorschoose.org; www.theteacherswishlist.com;

Abbreviations:

PFP – Request for a Proposal

PO – Planner Organization

GSC – General Service Contractor

EAC – Exhibitor Appointed Contractor

EB – Exhibit Builder

Additional Resources:

Best Practices:

Boston Green Tourism: http://www.bostongreentourism.org/

Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau: http://www.choosechicago.com/meetingplanners/Pages/green_meetings.aspx

Denver Convention and Visitors’ Bureau: http://www.denver.org/

Greater Madison Convention and Visitors’ Bureau: http://www.visitmadison.com/visitorinfo/index.php?category_id=94

Manchester Green City: http://www.manchestergreencity.co.uk/site/

San Francisco Convention and Visitors’ Bureau: http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/green/

Travel Portland: http://www.travelportland.com/meeting_planners/green_meetings/

Virginia Beach Green Travel: http://www.vbfun.com/visitors/articles/greentravel/

Visit Scotland, Perthshire: http://www.perthshire.co.uk/index.asp?tm=19

Certification/Eco-labels:

Best Places to MeetGreen: www.bestplacestomeetgreen.com

Green Globe: http://www.ec3global.com/products-programs/green-globe/#

Travel Green Wisconsin: http://www.travelgreenwisconsin.com/consumer/index.htm

Virginia Green:

http://www.virginia.org/Green/

Tools:

BlueGreen Meetings Destination Guidelines: www.bluegreenmeetings.org

Convention Industry Council Green Meetings Report Destination Guidelines: http://www.conventionindustry.org/projects/green_meetings_report.pdf

Destination Marketing Association International: http://www.destinationmarketing.org/Resource_Center/resource_content_view.asp?Act=VIEW&mResource_ID=24&mContent_ID=372

International Ecotourism Society: www.ecotourism.org

National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable/

Professional Convention Management Association Toolkit : http://www.pcma.org/documents/2007%20Green%20meeting%20Toolkit.pdf