FAQs

Joining the discussion on EDiSN’s Slack will help you learn and share with a network of other event directors organizing sustainable events. As a network we can share new ideas, successes, and failures, and encourage one another. Together we are smarter and do better.  

We will not give our membership list to any third party companies. For details, please see our Privacy Policy.

There is no cost. We are a DIY network focused on sharing ideas and not making a profit. We are in the process of applying for 501c3 status, and once we are an official non-profit we will be accepting donations and sponsors for the ongoing costs of maintaining our website.

The cost of a sustainable event compared to an ordinary event will vary based on the size and type of your event. Some costs will be greater up front (e.g. buying durables instead of disposables), but will save money at future events. Some best practices don’t involve paying more money, but require more time (e.g., having volunteers sort waste instead of throwing everything in trash bags). Hiring a Master Recycler will cost money, but their knowledge of local resources and what can actually be recycled will ensure that less goes into the landfill. 

Ultimately it’s about the choices we make as event directors. Bags of paper cups in the landfill or containers that can be used for many events? Hundreds of people each driving their own car or ridesharing to save gas and reduce pollution? The choices we make as event directors provide better options from which our participants can choose.

The cost? How much are we willing to pay to keep our planet livable for current and future generations? We think it’s worth the price.

Join us on Slack. We are excited to hear from you.

There are several ways to get accredited as a green event. We encourage you to join our Slack to find out which accreditation is right for you, and to learn about the process for getting accredited.