Sustainable TRENZ
New Zealand’s natural environment is the main reason visitors come here. It plays a major part in domestic leisure travel, and forms the basis for thousands of tourism businesses. We must protect and enhance our environment for the enjoyment of future generations, and future visitors.
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Buyers – you can help make TRENZ 2010 a more sustainable event |
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Exhibitors – you can help make TRENZ 2010 a more sustainable event |
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Sustainable Event
The Tourism Industry Association wishes to lead the way in promoting environmental sustainability which follows the principles of the Draft New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015 that sets out the vision for the tourism sector to take a leading role in protecting and enhancing the environment.
TRENZ 2010 environmental policy
In organising TRENZ 2010, we will encourage our suppliers, Exhibitors, Buyers, Media and visitors to adopt sound environmental practices that will reduce waste, conserve energy and other resources.
What is happening to make TRENZ 2010 a sustainable event?
- TIA is working to identify new sustainability practices with our suppliers that can be implemented at TRENZ 2010. Some of the practices implemented in 2009 were:
- Using regionally sourced ingredients for all the meals
- Reducing the use of disposable plates, cups, utensils by using innovative ways of delivering food to delegates (edible chocolate cups, shortbread plates, etc)
- Reducing the amount of meat served by offering vegetarian entrees only and having a vegetarian option available for mains
- Recycling paper, plastic and cardboard. Our caterers collected all glass bottles at the end of each function and had these recycled
- Reducing onsite waste by prefabricating 98% of work for display purposes
- Use of biodegradable water cups
- Media releases were only accepted in an online format
- Use of cloth napkins instead of paper napkins
- We recycle name badges and lanyards, and ask to return these to the main registration desk at the conclusion of TRENZ
- We will be looking to use recyclable polypropylene delegate packs again in 2010
- We will provide all related pre-event manuals to Exhibitors and Buyers as an online PDF to reduce paper usage
- We will print the Exhibitor and Buyer Directories provided onsite at TRENZ 2010 on recycled paper stock using vegetable-based inks
- We aim to reduce the paper and documentation that is taken to TRENZ 2010
- We encourage Exhibitors to bring less material to TRENZ via communications pre-event
- We will provide detailed information on recycling stations for ease of use for all delegates
- We encourage delegates to use the group coach transport provided to and from the TRENZ 2010 hotels and the ASB Showgrounds, as well as to off-site functions
- Our signage is reusable
- At TRENZ 2010 Buyers will receive a CD folder which can be couriered back via the McLaren Document Dispatch. This in turn will give the Exhibitors the opportunity to provide the Buyers with CDs rather than brochures
- Booth Acceptances, invoices, communications in general (e.g. TRENZ tips) are only sent electronically
Buyers – you can help make TRENZ 2010 a more sustainable event
Your actions in New Zealand can help make the event more sustainable. Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Use the TRENZ 2010 transport provided or
- Set up a car pool and drive to TRENZ 2010 with other hosted Buyers or visitors
- Look for the TRENZ recycling signs and recycle any printed material you don't require
- Return your name badge and lanyard to the TRENZ 2010 registration desk at the end of the event so we can recycle it
- Ask that the towels in your accommodation do not get washed each day
- Collect information from Exhibitors on a USB/memory stick
- Ask Exhibitors to send you information electronically after TRENZ 2010
What is TIA doing to be environmentally sustainable?
- We are recycling and reducing waste in our office
- We store documents electronically
- We turn off lights and power when not required
- We limit print runs where possible. All letterhead, brochures, documents and advertising material is printed on environmentally sustainable stock where possible
- We have reduced our travel by combining meeting arrangements where possible and holding conference calls where appropriate
- We recycle paper, cardboard and plastics 1 & 2
- We sort and recycle kitchen waste, and minimise the use of paper towels
- We limit printing of emails and correspondence
- Double-sided print is the default setting for all PCs in the office
- We encourage recipients of all emails and correspondence to consider the environment before printing
- We switch off all electronic appliances when not in use or after work hours
- We save water by reducing usage, reporting leaks and only using the dishwasher when full
- We encourage staff to use public transport, particularly around the CBD and for work-related events and meetings
- We select suppliers based on green policies where possible
Sustainability best practice guides for tourism
The information outlined in the Sustainability Best Practice Guides for tourism (www.tourism.govt.nz/sustainability) may be a useful resource in your business.
- Accommodation Best Practice Guide
- Food & Wine Best Practice Guide
- Fresh Water Best Practice Guide
- Land Activities One Location Best Practice Guide
- Land Activities on the Move Best Practice Guide
- Marine Activities Best Practice Guide
- Transport Operator Best Practice Guide
- Visitor Attractions Best Practice Guide
Useful links
Click here for a list of websites providing environmental sustainability tips for New Zealand tourism operators.
Click here for a selection of mainly international websites offering information on environmental initiatives.
