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Why is Event Sustainability Important?

Events are an important part of our lives. From weddings to concerts, conferences to birthdays, they bring people together and create...

Tai Ryan

Apr 4, 20232 min read

Event sustainability refers to the practice of planning and executing events in a way that minimises negative environmental, social, and...

Tai Ryan

Mar 24, 20231 min read

The Sustainable Occasion paperback has finally arrived in our office and is available for purchase via our online shop. Without thought...

Tai Ryan

Feb 21, 20231 min read

I get it - food scraps aren't the most glamorous of topics, but keeping them out of landfill is so important to help reduce greenhouse...

Tai Ryan

Jan 14, 20231 min read

Over the past few weeks, my social feeds have been full of some awesome low and zero-waste Christmas ideas. I've seen everything from...

Tai Ryan

Dec 21, 20222 min read

As event managers and producers, it’s our role to put on the best possible show for our clients. We gather, collaborate, learn and...

Tai Ryan

Dec 14, 20223 min read

Whoop! More single-use plastic are now banned in New South Wales! The bans, which came into effect on Tuesday 1st November, are part of...

Tai Ryan

Nov 18, 20221 min read

The Sustainable Occasion is proud to be a member of the Party Kit Network. Founded by Isabel Mack in the UK in June 2019, The Party Kit...

Tai Ryan

Jun 6, 20221 min read

Carbon usage calculators help determine the environmental footprint of your event. I find these a very useful tool to help see which...

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May 23, 20221 min read

Mindful. Green. Eco-ethical. Sustainable. Ethical. Fair Trade. Clean. All these words can be a little confusing, right? But ultimately,...

Tai Ryan

Apr 4, 20222 min read

Welcome to The Sustainable Occasion (TSO for short). We partner with you to create your special event in a mindful and eco-ethical way...

Tai Ryan

Sep 6, 20201 min read

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