Sequoia Green Meetings
Nothing compares to a meeting held within the beautiful confines of Sequoia National Park. At Wuksachi Lodge®, you have everything you need to meet your goals and exceed your group's expectations. From state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment to flexible green meeting spaces, Sequoia's Wuksachi Lodge is focused on your success.
Long before green meetings became a trend, Wuksachi Lodge was dedicated to preserving the environment and minimizing our impact on natural resources. In keeping with our GreenPath® initiative, we encourage you to make your next meeting a green meeting! Here are just a few suggestions on how you can host successful, productive Sequoia meetings that are also good for the environment.
Transportation Ideas
What can you do to help minimize air pollution in Sequoia National Park?
Encourage your attendees to carpool if arriving by auto, or coordinate travel via van or bus.
Utilize the free in-park shuttle service (seasonal) rather than driving between locations.
Take advantage of our many hiking trails and walk whenever possible.
Minimizing Disposable Materials
Sure, it's great to recycle, but it is also important to minimize the amount of disposable materials we do end up recycling or throwing away. Some ways you can make your Sequoia meetings green meetings include:
Instead of distributing paper handouts, use audio/visual presentations and other electronic media.
Instead of paper plates, paper napkins, and plastic ware, use real china, silverware, and linen napkins. These can all be washed and re-used rather than recycled or thrown away.
Use bulk dispensers for sugar, salt, pepper, etc, rather than individual packets.
Rather than using flip charts for brainstorming and idea organizing, use white boards or a laptop with a projector screen.
If disposables must be used, select recyclable or biodegradable materials.
Food and Beverage Selections
Being eco-friendly doesn't end with transportation and meeting materials. At Wuksachi Lodge, we take the same careful consideration with our food and beverage selections by offering:
Organic beverages (such as coffee, tea, and wine).
Local and in-season regional cuisine when possible.
Sustainable seafood choices.
Sample organic/sustainable menus are available upon request. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
More Green Meeting Practices
Conserve energy by turning off lights, climate control, and audio/visual equipment when meetings are not in session. Encourage your attendees to follow these same practices when not in their guestrooms.
Maximize paperless technology by taking advantage of new media and digital technology. Provide presentation information on a flash drive or on-line for attendees to reference digitally.
If you can't avoid using paper handouts, use recycled paper and print on both sides of the page. To go the extra mile, use a soy or vegetable-based ink.
Provide conference cups or travel mugs for use at all coffee and beverage breaks.
Recycle used paper, plastic, metal, and glass products rather than throwing them away. Keep recycling containers in the meeting room for convenient use.
