Events can educate, inspire, and connect, but all too often they escalate into resource-intensive glorifications of excess and exclusivity. How We Gather Matters provides insight and practical tools to unleash the potential of gatherings to help create a more purposeful, inclusive, waste- and emissions-free society.
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- Gabriola Island, CA
Table of Contents
- Front Cover 1
- Praise 2
- Title Page 6
- Rights Page 7
- Contents 8
- Dedication 9
- Acknowledgments 10
- Introduction 12
- 1. Start with Purpose 20
- 2. Grow Your Audience through Inclusion 38
- 3. Produce Zero Waste 78
- 4. Ban Bottled Water without Causing a Meltdown 100
- 5. Go Net Zero 112
- 6. Be Proactive to Avoid Greenwashing 138
- 7. Change the Venue without Changing the Venue 162
- 8. Make Mobility More Sustainable 182
- 9. Leverage Procurement to Build a Circular Economy 200
- 10. Embrace Hybrid Events 222
- Conclusion 234
- Tools and Resources 236
- Notes 250
- Index 262
- About the Author 272
- About New Society Publishers 273
- A Guide to Responsible Digital Reading 274
