The Talking Point: The IMEX Group Podcast

"Innovations in sustainability and food waste management " A conversation with Yalmaz Siddiqui.

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Today in our episode we’re talking about MGM Resort’s efforts to provide event planners with a handy guide to sustainability with Yalmaz Siddiqui, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability at MGM Resorts International. You’ll take away insights including:

  • How a deck of cards is making sustainable event planning between venues and planners easier
  • How event planner values have shifted to an increased interest in sustainability
  • Which small changes in sustainability strategy (removing plastic bottles) can have huge impact (budget for plant-based meat alternatives)
  • What’s the lowdown on the cost of sustainable alternatives? Are they more expensive or is this a myth?
  • The ins and outs of MGM’s food donation programme
  • What’s a blast chiller? (by the way, it’s now been developed and is in regular use!)
  • How do you safely manage the temperature of food to make donations go further – feeding communities in need exactly when they need it?

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    MGM Resorts’ Sustainable Event Ideas Cards - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfi5PIFEwyc

    Year of Imagination report - https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/imagination-imex

    MeetGreen, IMEX Group’s sustainability consultants - https://meetgreen.com/

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