APSA is working with its partners to help make the Annual Meeting more sustainable. Offerings include:
- Option to have an electronic program or mobile app in lieu of a printed program
- Recyclable badge stock without plastic holders
- Recyclable tote bags and lanyards
- Signs are printed on eco-friendly materials
Our hotels and partners also have sustainability measures in place:
Additionally, APSA recognizes the affect air travel has on the climate. As such, APSA would like to provide voluntary carbon offset programs for attendees to consider. Tufts Climate Initiative did a study, “Voluntary Offsets for Air-Travel Carbon Emissions (2007),” and recommended these four companies for carbon offsets:
Atmosfair (non-profit)
Project location: International
Project type: Renewable, energy efficiency
climate friendly (for-profit)
Project location: International, domestic
Project type: Renewable
Myclimate (non-profit)
Project location: International
Project type: Renewable, energy efficiency
NativeEnergy
Project location: Domestic
Project type: Renewable
Other ways to reduce your footprint include:
- Taking the Metro from the airport and around the city
- Bring along a reusable water bottle to refill
- Opting out of daily linen replacement service
- Recycling