L2 Environmental

L2 has extensive experience in providing comprehensive solutions for greening large venues and events throughout the national.  From zero waste to resource management, L2 coordinates turn-key solutions for environmentally and socially responsible events.  L2 reviews an events ecological demand and develops a comprehensive plan and programs to minimize the footprint.  Below is a greening timeline to create an environmentally responsible event:

One Year Prior to Event

• Identify hauler & recycler
• Identify recycling and greening goals
• Determine materials in the waste stream
• Determine where the largest amount of materials is collected
• Determine where and who generates the most waste (suppliers, staff, vendors, attendees, etc.)
• Determine items to recycle
• Research procurement opportunities (buying durable, reusable, & repairable products)
• Research equipment/containers for collection
• Identify education/outreach opportunities

6 months prior to event

• Buy recycled and recyclable products
• Determine if materials are recyclable, compostable, or reusable
• Eliminate use of items that are not recyclable, reusable, or compostable
• Decide which items will be source separated vs. commingled
• Meet w/ vendors to discuss recycling & waste reduction opportunities
• Determine ways to reduce packaging
• Select & order equipment (bins, stickers, etc)
• Research donation opportunities
• Identify staff person to assist in implementing recycling procedures
• Organize education and outreach components (i.e. information in event program and vendor packets, press release, signage, etc.)
• Work with local non-profits assist with collection of recyclables
• Identify local, organic farmers able to provide food for event

2 months prior to event

• Publicize event greening through displays, media, and promotions
• Actively work with event site manager
• Inform media of event greening program
• Order recycling/waste services
• Organize volunteers and action team
• Include recycling procedures in vendor packet
• Confirm equipment & outreach orders and drop off schedule
• Train staff on recycling procedures
• Create diagram of recycling staging area for vendors
• Work with chefs, caterers, and food service companies on using organic and local food

Week prior to event

• Confirm donation pick-up
• Confirm equipment & outreach delivery
• Confirm hauler schedule (day, time, location)

Day before event

• Train staff (can be done day of event as well)
• Distribute recycling procedures to vendors
• Strategically place trash & recycling bins next to each other

Day of Event

• Monitor waste stations regularly
• Empty containers as needed
• Publicize recycling throughout day with announcements

After Event

• Ensure containers are picked up on time
• Collect weight tickets & receipts from haulers
• Complete and submit post-event worksheet
• Examine what did and did not work
• Evaluate results
• Write-up recommendations for next event
• Publicize results