The Sustainable Events Forum

Name: The Sustainable Events Forum
Address: Mississauga, ON, CA
Telephone: +19052469163

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We are dedicated to creating a more sustainable events indust

05/02/2024

I could not resist these gorgeous African daisies! only mother nature could combine peach burgundy, and purple and have them look this stunning!!
these are the grape hyacinths i’ve been pulling out of the ground for 20 years…lol… I guess I lost that battle… my yard is always a little bit wild….🤷‍♀️

02/05/2024

When you make the bed in the spare room for guests….and this happens….

01/29/2024

Natalie here! I was recently in Stockholm and so many great sustainable efforts. From waste management to public transportation to disposable food ware, seasonal meals, water and energy. We can learn so much from our European friends!! 💚🌎💚 (yes, I really did take a picture of the garbage cans everywhere we went and forgot to take a pictures of like touristy things!! )😂😂🤷‍♀️

08/15/2023

Thanks Jennifer Eddings for the photos and thank you to Financial and Insurance Conference Planners for letting me on your stage. We talked about hope, doing what you can and focusing on efforts that give you the best return. We talked about not being scared anymore. Let’s keep talking ok?

04/01/2023

No joke today, it's 20 days until Earth Day and 19 days until Earth Day for Event People - we hope to see you there!! Register at our website, tsef.ca

10/14/2022

📢 Save the date to join us on November 14th to discuss mitigation actions at our events and ways in which we can normalize climate action in our industry.

Registration opens soon. Stay tuned!

02/15/2022

We are a little obsessed with documentaries around here at TSEF and this one is at the top of our watch list at the moment! What REALLY happens to our plastic recycling?

The docu-series titled The Recycling Myth will bust the myths and misinformation and take a closer look at what is fact and what is fiction.

The films dig deep into what happens to our plastic trash, investigate industry pledges as well as unveil the local and global effects our plastic use has on the environment - and on our health. Filmed across the globe and revealing the latest scientific research, the series will bring uncomfortable facts to the table, confronting the audience with surprising findings as well as powerful narratives of the lives of those directly affected by plastic pollution.

👀 You can view this on CBC (please check their program guide for times in your area)- a link can be found in our bio

11/20/2021

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Can our events be a part of the solution?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We know you can be the change needed in our industry. We want to equip you with the knowledge and skills to change our world of events for the better- starting at the next event.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here's what you will gain from attending our moonshot event next week:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🌏Inside knowledge from senior event planners, working on a real event⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌏sustainability experts addressing your obstacles, frustrations and opportunities⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌏education, networking and event hacks⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌏tools and resources for your next event.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When: November 24th l 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (EST)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Where: From the comfort of your couch, home office or office⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To register:
https://tsef.ca/moonshot-second-edition
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Planners- $20⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Suppliers- $45⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Student- $5⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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11/12/2021

✨ Tourism Saskatoon needs no introduction at TSEF, they have been one of our biggest supporters and they are back again to show their support and commitment to helping us make our industry more climate conscious and sustainable! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🗣Event planners take note: your choice of destination is one of, if not THE most important factor when planning a sustainable conference or meeting! Destinations like Tourism Saskatoon are leaning the pack with sustainable initiatives - wanna learn more? Reach out to one of our favourite TSEF'ers Jeffrey Fehr to chat.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

💚Thank you Tourism Saskatoon, we are inspired by your passion, heart and dedication!

10/14/2021

Our second TSEF Can Moonshot is just over a month away and we can't wait for you to hear from this incredible group of industry experts! 🌍
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This is just a sneak peek of what’s to come - in the weeks leading up to our Moonshot we will be introducing you to each one of our experts and you'll get to find out what drew them to sustainability.
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Stay tuned to meet our first industry expert later this week!
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For more details on our TSEF Can Moonshot event and to register, visit the link in bio.

09/07/2021

SUPER excited to be participating in Salesforce book club (Optimists Telescope) and discussion with the author. THIS is a great example of a sustainable gift box!!! 🌎💚💚💚🌎thank you

09/07/2021

3 exciting projects - join us! - https://mailchi.mp/6f1341bd7d8a/3-exciting-projects-join-us

09/03/2021

One of our founders, Natalie, was in back country of Northern Ontario this past week. A great reminder of what we are fighting to protect.

08/28/2021

November 24th!!! Yes, you read that correctly! We are so excited to announce that TSEF will be hosting another Moonshot event!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So what's going to be different from our very first one held earlier in the year? Well we've opened up this carbon neutral event challenge to the next generation of event professionals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We are calling on all students enrolled in any event management program across Canada to participate! Grab a few classmates or enter as an individual (you rockstar you!) and present your most climate friendly ideas for a carbon neutral event. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

We'll ensure you have access to industry mentors along the way, so you're not figuring it all out on your own! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Our finalist will have the chance to present at our virutal TSEF Summit in the fall, November 24th 2021, and a winner will be chosen by our audience.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Stay tuned as we annouce further details on registration which opens September 9th!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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08/05/2021

We haven't chatted a ton about incentive travel at TSEF, but it's no doubt it's going to come under scrutiny as companies pledge carbon neutrality. This week we are joined by Liz Holtby, the Chair of the SITE Canada Sustainability Committee and incoming President of Site Canada and Liz Akey, a long time SITE member and enthusiastic learner on all things sustainable. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We talk to them about their personal journeys in the first episode and in the second episode, we cover where the industry is going and where it needs to go. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To listen to part 1 and part 2 of this episode- click here 👇🏼⠀
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07/20/2021

Plastic bottles and bottled water have been a target for climate activists for many years - and Tabl'eau Filtered Water has a great solution! 💦 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We chat with Ashley Stephens, Director of Marking & Events at Tabl'eau mostly about her climate journey and how she got involved in sustainable events and what she hopes for the future of climate action.🌎 ⠀

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07/13/2021

🙋🏼‍♀️You are note alone. Climate change is scary and its only natural to feel scared, confused and hopeless at times. This is why at TSEF we reach out to others in the sustainability field- both in and out of the events industry to learn and listen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Collaboration fosters a sense of community and purpose and this is how we encourage others to approach this daunting topic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You are not alone⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Together we can and will make a difference. 🌏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

07/12/2021

While we think you should be going plastic free every day, we know that it can be a near impossible task- plastic is everywhere and in everything it seems! (we'll save that rant for another day!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This month we are joining millions around the globe in raising awareness about plastic pollution. So how can you make sure you're avoiding single-use plastics at all costs and are disposing of your plastic trash responsibly? Well may we suggest grabbing a cuppa coffee/tea (in your reusable cup of-course!😉) and tuning into episode 1 of Planners For The Planet Podcast where we chat with Ashley Wallis Environmental Defence, who knows a LOT about plastic! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How are you stepping up for the planet this July?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/08/2021

When we think of beautiful British Columbia this is NOT the image that comes to mind, however these are the images that have been dominating our media as of late with the current heat dome that is ravaging our west coast.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Record high history setting temps of 49.5 degrees celsius, wildfires and loss of life. THIS is our reality and its time we wake up and take ACTION against climate change. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Climate needs to be a TOP consideration in your events and planning process- there are no events on a dead planet⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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04/21/2021

Not registered yet? It's not too late! Join over 320 event professionals in celebration of our beautiful Canadian destinations where you can cast your vote for THE most sustainable destination!

Want to help with habitat restoration in the Boreal forest? Click the link in our bio to buy your tree

Register for free - we hope to see you there!

04/20/2021

All fun, no carbon! - https://mailchi.mp/d7986f9c5e9b/all-fun-no-carbon

04/10/2021

10 Destinations, One Day 🌎 - https://mailchi.mp/edba7db7a901/hello-2021-lets-make-it-green-13409035

04/01/2021

🎉Winner, winner, Jigg's dinner? The champion for St. John's Newfoundland is Debbie Arato - an experienced and professional planner known for her creativity and inclusive approach to planning events.

Debbie had the ultimate challenge - planning an event for planners! Debbie and her Destination St John's partner, Paul Bugge, wowed attendees to CanSPEP's Conference. Highlights included whale watching, picking rocks, a hike up Signal Hill and immersion in St. John's culture, food and natural beauty. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💚Thank you Debbie for your hard work representing St. John's - Good luck!

04/01/2021

🗣 Over the next 10 days we will be introducing you to our top 10 destinations which were nominated as Canada's most beautiful event location for "Earth Day for Event People" event hosted by us on April 22! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💚 Our most eastern destination nominee, St. John's formally declared a climate emergency on November 4, 2019, and joined the Global Covenant of Mayors. St. John's has worked to protect their incredible natural resources with a strong sustainability planning framework. St. John's combination of natural beauty, warm hospitality and savvy climate action make this destination a smart place to hold your next conference or event! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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03/29/2021

Co founders Natalie and Candice are both celebrating their birthdays this week! Nat's is today and Candice's is tomorrow 😊.

Their wish on their birthdays? That you'll join them to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 at their FREE event, Earth Day For Event People 💚

Click here to register: https://tsef.ca/earth-day-2021-1

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much"
- Helen Keller

We hope to see you there! 🌍

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The Sustainable Events Forum

Dedicated to creating a more sustainable events industry through educational and networking events for event professionals.

One of the easiest and fastest ways to make sustainable changes to your business, whether you are hosting or attending the events, is through your travel and event practices. There is no large capital expenditure, the planet doesn't need to be retrofitted - smart planning and green procurement is all that is needed.

We've all seen the news and heard the dire reports for our future, that if we don't act our future is threatened. As business owners and event hosts ourselves, we've been there - wondering how to sift through tons of information and find the right actions to take. Like you, we want to make a difference in a practical way that will create lasting change.

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