“Growing the Green Economy:
Practical Solutions for Sustainable Communities”
FCM´s Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show is the event in Canada for municipal leaders, decision makers and experts to exchange ideas and solutions towards creating a stronger and more sustainable community development.
GREENING OUR EVENT
FCM is taking the following steps to minimize our impact on the environment.
Pre-conference
• Choosing hotels and amenities in close proximity to events so members can walk or use group/public transportation whenever possible
• Cutting paper usage by creating an event page on our website where delegates can register online, as well as download our Preliminary Conference Program
• Making hotel reservations available online via a dedicated web page
• Providing all event updates via email to registered delegates
• Conducting all marketing campaigns via email
• Offering delegates carbon offsets for their travel arrangements
During Conference
• Making recycling stations available to delegates throughout the conference
• Minimizing photocopying
• Collecting and reusing plastic badge holders
• Considering local and sustainable menu items
• Using bulk water instead of bottled water
• Using local, environmentally friendly suppliers where possible
• Reducing the use of disposable plates, cups, utensils and napkins
• Turning off lights and shutting down electronics in support rooms at the end of each day
• Reusing signage whenever possible
• Encouraging trade show exhibitors to minimize paper and other handouts
• Purchasing carbon offsets for our conferences
Post-Conference
• Making post-presentation materials available online (instead of paper)
• Donating leftover office supplies and promotional items to schools or charity organizations
CONTACT US
If you require more information about the conference, tradeshow or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Registration desk
613.907.6212 [register@fcm.ca]
Caroline Vanasse - Sales and Tradeshow Coordinator
613.907.6348 [tradeshow@fcm.ca]
OUR SPONSORS
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities thanks its sponsors for their support of the 2010 FCM Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show.
