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Ep 34 How you can make events sustainability better by not ticking all the boxes with Alexandria Tomayko
Covid has meant a mixed bag when it comes to sustainability in our events. On the one hand, we're printing less promotional stuff but on the other, we're using more disposable cups and masks. Where is the way forward?
Alexandria Tomayko is a self-described nomadic foodie and sustainability queen, currently based in Bali. Founder and Experience Coordinator of Nomadic Planning, she's been professionally event planning for 15 years and is starting an app called Little Black Book Series which will match event planners with more sustainable venues.
Quotes From Episode
"(Ask) what is important to you on a sustainability level because there's four different prongs. Choose one that's really important and stick to that one because it's actually not sustainable to try to be a hundred percent sustainable. You're just going to drive yourself mad. So it's better for you to find the things that really resonate with you at your core and say, okay, this is going to be implemented throughout."
"Don't do cheap swag. We need to stop doing this as event planners. We get a lot of stuff from China and I'm not bashing on China, but these are like plastic, not reusable, a bunch of printed pamphlets that no one cares about that just end up in the trash."
-Alexandria Tomayko
Don't miss:
-How Alexandria's short trip to Bali ended up becoming a long term stay
-Bali's path to post-Covid recovery
-What Costa Rica taught Alexandria about sustainability
-The four prongs of sustainable practice and why you don't need to do them all
-What events can do to improve sustainability
-A new app to match event planners with sustainable venues
-How to watch environmental documentaries responsibly
-Why incentive trips will definitely be back
Alexandria Tomayko is a self-described nomadic foodie and sustainability queen, currently based in Bali. Founder and Experience Coordinator of Nomadic Planning, she's been professionally event planning for 15 years and is starting an app called Little Black Book Series which will match event planners with more sustainable venues.
Quotes From Episode
"(Ask) what is important to you on a sustainability level because there's four different prongs. Choose one that's really important and stick to that one because it's actually not sustainable to try to be a hundred percent sustainable. You're just going to drive yourself mad. So it's better for you to find the things that really resonate with you at your core and say, okay, this is going to be implemented throughout."
"Don't do cheap swag. We need to stop doing this as event planners. We get a lot of stuff from China and I'm not bashing on China, but these are like plastic, not reusable, a bunch of printed pamphlets that no one cares about that just end up in the trash."
-Alexandria Tomayko
Don't miss:
-How Alexandria's short trip to Bali ended up becoming a long term stay
-Bali's path to post-Covid recovery
-What Costa Rica taught Alexandria about sustainability
-The four prongs of sustainable practice and why you don't need to do them all
-What events can do to improve sustainability
-A new app to match event planners with sustainable venues
-How to watch environmental documentaries responsibly
-Why incentive trips will definitely be back
Alexandria's new app for event planners:
Little Black Book Series
Documentaries mentioned:
Chasing Coral
Seaspiracy
Alexandria's top book and documentaries recommendations on sustainability:
https://blackbookseries.com/world-aquatic-animal-day/
Connect with Alexandria:
LinkedIn
Connect with Adelaine:
Email: [email protected]
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Covid has meant a mixed bag when it comes to sustainability in our events. On the one hand, we're printing less promotional stuff but on the other, we're using more disposable cups and masks. Where is the way forward?
Alexandria Tomayko is a self-described nomadic foodie and sustainability queen, currently based in Bali. Founder and Experience Coordinator of Nomadic Planning, she's been professionally event planning for 15 years and is starting an app called Little Black Book Series which will match event planners with more sustainable venues.
Quotes From Episode
"(Ask) what is important to you on a sustainability level because there's four different prongs. Choose one that's really important and stick to that one because it's actually not sustainable to try to be a hundred percent sustainable. You're just going to drive yourself mad. So it's better for you to find the things that really resonate with you at your core and say, okay, this is going to be implemented throughout."
"Don't do cheap swag. We need to stop doing this as event planners. We get a lot of stuff from China and I'm not bashing on China, but these are like plastic, not reusable, a bunch of printed pamphlets that no one cares about that just end up in the trash."
-Alexandria Tomayko
Don't miss:
-How Alexandria's short trip to Bali ended up becoming a long term stay
-Bali's path to post-Covid recovery
-What Costa Rica taught Alexandria about sustainability
-The four prongs of sustainable practice and why you don't need to do them all
-What events can do to improve sustainability
-A new app to match event planners with sustainable venues
-How to watch environmental documentaries responsibly
-Why incentive trips will definitely be back
Alexandria Tomayko is a self-described nomadic foodie and sustainability queen, currently based in Bali. Founder and Experience Coordinator of Nomadic Planning, she's been professionally event planning for 15 years and is starting an app called Little Black Book Series which will match event planners with more sustainable venues.
Quotes From Episode
"(Ask) what is important to you on a sustainability level because there's four different prongs. Choose one that's really important and stick to that one because it's actually not sustainable to try to be a hundred percent sustainable. You're just going to drive yourself mad. So it's better for you to find the things that really resonate with you at your core and say, okay, this is going to be implemented throughout."
"Don't do cheap swag. We need to stop doing this as event planners. We get a lot of stuff from China and I'm not bashing on China, but these are like plastic, not reusable, a bunch of printed pamphlets that no one cares about that just end up in the trash."
-Alexandria Tomayko
Don't miss:
-How Alexandria's short trip to Bali ended up becoming a long term stay
-Bali's path to post-Covid recovery
-What Costa Rica taught Alexandria about sustainability
-The four prongs of sustainable practice and why you don't need to do them all
-What events can do to improve sustainability
-A new app to match event planners with sustainable venues
-How to watch environmental documentaries responsibly
-Why incentive trips will definitely be back
Alexandria's new app for event planners:
Little Black Book Series
Documentaries mentioned:
Chasing Coral
Seaspiracy
Alexandria's top book and documentaries recommendations on sustainability:
https://blackbookseries.com/world-aquatic-animal-day/
Connect with Alexandria:
LinkedIn
Connect with Adelaine:
Email: [email protected]