"Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life."
Anna Akhmatova (1889 - 1966)
Italy gives so much of its resources towards meetings, conferences and congresses. Whether your event is in the verdant countryside or within its magnificent metropolises, the following are a few tips for a truly "green" Italian experience.
Eliminate or reduce paper use
Create an on-line registration site with useful links to "green sources"
Use apps instead of printed programs
Inquire about your hotel's green rating
Create a 100 km dining experience
Only serve Italian wines
Use filtered tap water
If bottled water is required, use regional water such as San Pellegrino
Select "Made in Italy" gifts
Support local suppliers
Incorporate "walking tours" as part of the social activities
Select unique eco tours for your program
For events, use Italian entertainment and headliners
Create a "give back" program that supports Italian heritage sites, art restoration, parks or local charities
For more useful tips, download Green "White Papers".