The Bee’s knees sustainability blog

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Keeping Pace with Sustainable Sports Trends in 2025

As one of the most popular forms of entertainment and a fun way to create camaraderie, sports leads the way in cultural influence. Sports teams, venues, and events also consume a lot of resources, though, so we're following some of the hottest ways that athletics orgs are mitigating impact, planning for the future, and engaging with their fans on sustainability.

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Publish Your Progress

Annual reporting on sustainability doesn't have to be a chore - it can be an opportunity to show strides that build value for your brand. With a mix of data and storytelling, your report can stand out from the rest. We show you how to get started.

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Sustainability Certifications 101: Venues Edition

Sustainability certifications can provide structure and traction to green programs you want to kick off, and can lend credence and accolades to ongoing achievements in sustainability. With many worthy awards out there, we provide a free certification comparison matrix and cut through the noise to tell you about some of the most popular certifications for event venues and our approach to getting the highest rating possible.

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Giving with impact

'Tis the season for client gifting and corporate budgeting. Gifts and swag are important to generating and maintaining great relationships with clients and partners. You can strengthen the value of your giveaways with a few sustainable pivots to show people how much you care.

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Blue Footprint

Water is essential to events, but conserving it requires thoughtful strategies. From drinking water alternatives single-use plastic bottles to sourcing local produce and leveraging Water Restoration Certificates®, there are several ways to manage and reduce your event’s water footprint. Discover four key areas where you can make a meaningful impact on water management for your next event.

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Restoring balance

Water Resource Certificates® issued by Bonneville Environmental Foundation are an innovative solution to balancing water impact from event activities. Developed in partnership with Heather Schrock, Environmental Partnerships Director at BEF, this blog guides you through the basics of WRCs and their important place in a sustainable, balanced environmental portfolio.

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Building a sustainability Team

Discover how your organization can lead the charge in sustainability by forming a dedicated "Sustainability Team" - a multidisciplinary task force that brings together diverse expertise to drive meaningful environmental change. This collaborative approach enhances your company's sustainability efforts and encourages employee engagement and innovation.

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All About Engagement

Engaging stakeholders in sustainability is crucial for strategic success, cost savings, and enhancing the bottom line. Our latest blog explores the importance of stakeholder engagement and offers practical tips for effective communication and collaboration.

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Closing the Loop

Brochures, construction materials, coffee cups, food scraps, tote bags… event waste can be diverse and extensive. We use the Zero Waste Hierarchy as one tool to reduce and dispose of event wase - find out how it works!

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