Annapolis Green Team Launches Initiative to Move Special Events Toward Sustainability

Wow, have we been busy! Annapolis Green has come into its own as a sustainability force in the area.

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Over the summer we partnered with WasteStrategies on our "Festival Greening" initiative. We've helped to provide "eco-stations" for recycling/trash with easy-to-follow signage several high-profile events. Read more.

  • Annapolis Race Week tent parties
  • Maryland Seafood Festival
  • Hospice Cup Shore Party
  • Selected sites in and around the US Sailboat Show in partnership with Yacht2BeGreen
  • Boat Show Bash at EYC
  • New Market House Dining Area
  • Market House Community Area in partnership with the City's Environmental Commission

waste strategiesMost significant is the waste audit performed by WasteStrategies of the boat shows that will guide us in the future. It is important to note that over 50 percent of the trash collected at the boat shows could have been recycled. So there is plenty of work to be done.

On Thursday, Oct. 13, did our thing for the US Powerboat Show's VIP Party hosted by the Annapolis Economic Development Corporation at Historic Annapolis' William Paca House and Garden with eco-stations and signage.

We are taking the lead in guiding the hosts and venue toward sustainability by encouraging the use of reusable china, glassware, linens and water containers, providing electric transportation via the eCruisers, providing reusable name tags and encouraging the serving of wine from sustainably managed vineyards. Of course the location is as green as could be -- a historic home. "The greenest building is the one already built." - Carl Elefante. Read more     

As we move toward our launch -- or splash -- as a non-profit, we will be doing more of this type of work -- partnering, encouraging, consulting, and celebrating greening at big, visible public events.  

Annapolis Green is now moving our public engagement beyond our signature Green Drinks networking events to more visibly promote sustainable living in the Annapolis area.

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