GreenPath® Meeting
Green Meetings with our award-winning GreenPath® program
Long before the Green Meeting movement became a trend, Asilomar Conference Grounds embraced its vision and mission to preserve the environment.
Delaware North Parks and Resorts was inspired by the beauty of State Parks, National Parks, Landmarks, and Resorts set against a canvas of natural splendor. So we set out to do our part to ensure that these treasures would be here for generations. We wanted a system of environmental management that would help us protect every square inch of land, and see that it remains magnificent for years to come.
It has been said that we do not inherit the earth from our fathers; we merely borrow it from our children. With that thinking in mind, our parent company – Delaware North Companies, Inc. created GreenPath® a formal, documented and comprehensive environmental preservation plan. This sense of stewardship surfaced to GreenPath® Meetings.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SELECTION
Organic beverages (such as coffee, tea or wine) are available
Local and in-season regional cuisine is served where possible
Seafood choices are sustainable
Sample organic/sustainable menus provided upon request. Vegetarian options are available
MEETING RECYCLING
Use paperless technology. Use new media and electronic technology to cut down your paper use. Create a conference web site; offer electronic registration and confirmation; and advertise using the web and/or email
Recycling stations/bins to be placed in meeting room
White boards should be used, rather than flip charts
If flip charts are used, ensure high post-consumer content paper (80% min).
Promotional collateral should be minimized, where possible. Try using flash drive for all presentations, as a take-a-way for your attendees
If printed materials are needed publish on recycled paper, using vegetable-based inks, and on both sides
Provide conference cups or travel mugs to your attendees to use for all coffee and beverage breaks
DISPOSABLE-FREE SERVICE OPTIONS
Service is an important element to a greener meeting. Health issues need to be considered when choosing bulk servings.
Refillable water pitchers are to be used instead of bottled water
Milk, sugar and other condiments served in bulk
China is to be used instead of disposable items
Linen napkins to replace paper ones
Cutlery is to be used instead of plastic items and stir sticks
Centerpieces may be edible-organic arrangements or made from reusable items such as silk. Cost for this will be the responsibility of the meeting planner
Paper doilies will not be used; they will be replaced with coasters where possible
Custom menus will be printed on recycled paper stock
If disposables cannot be avoided, they are to be biodegradable or recyclable
PROPERTY COMMITTMENT
On-site operations are important considerations when selecting a venue – conservation practices result in a resource-efficient property that is better for the environment. Please review the highlighted standards below. Please note that some of these options are subject to availability, based on geographic locations and restrictions.
Asilomar highlighted standards:
Accreditation – ISO 14001 – ISO 14001 is an environmental management standard. It specifies a set of environmental management requirements for environmental management systems. The purpose of this standard is to help all types of organizations to protect the environment, to prevent pollution, and to improve their environmental performance
An Environmental audit is conducted annually
Our “Green Path® Team” conducts internal audits quarterly, provides ongoing associate education, and keeps property abreast of current environmental standards & offerings
Additional Programs
Waste Management
Water Conservation
Air Quality
Energy Efficiency
Recycling
Agents are standing by to assist you in planning your Green Meeting. Call us at: 831-642-4222
Visit the GreenPath website.
