Measuring your carbon footprint
I was reading an industry magazine and came across an article on how the city of Denver has one of the most eco-friendly convention centers. WWW.visitdenver.com provides the opportunity for meeting planners to measure the carbon footprints left after planning an event and the option to purchase carbon offsets. I came across another site www.carbonfund.org that allows individuals and companies to determine the carbon footprint left by daily activities. Check it out, we all have to do our part.
The Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is another organization that offers carbon offsets to both businesses and individuals. In fact, BEF is partnering with the Sustainable Catering Association (SCA) to offset all attendees travel to and from the Bravo! Live event at the Portland, OR Convention Center on October 29, 2008. Be sure to stop by the SCA table to report your millage! (And check out http://www.b-e-f.org for more info on offsetting.)