Symbiosis Events creates post-event Sustainability Reports to help track progress, achievements, and potential for improvement in areas such as:

• Overall Greening Initiatives
• Transportation
• Water Usage
• Energy Usage
• Waste Management
• Procurement
• Onsite Vendors
• Equipment
• Public Outreach

The annual Symbiosis Gathering Sustainability Report summaries are available online:

• 2nd Annual Symbiosis Gathering
  21-25 September 2006

Event Management:

• Onsite Recycling and Composting - Zero Waste Planning Encouraged
• Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources
• Responsible Water Use
• Ecological Land Assessment
• Site-Appropriate Management Policies
• Leave-No-Trace Visitor Policy
• Informational Signs and Take-Home Materials Available
• Local, Recycled, Organic and Sustainable Product Based Procurement Policy
• Carpooling and Responsible Transportation Encouraged

Community Activation:

• Environmental Education Programs
• Social and Cultural Education Programs
• Family-Based and Intergenerational Programs
• Hands-On Workshops
• Eco-Themed Entertainment
• Local Community Activist Involvement
• Fundraising and Philanthropic Opportunity Creation
• Information about Local Plants and Wildlife in Event Guide (for Outdoor Events)

Event Promotions:

• Environmentally Friendly Printing Materials
• 100% Recycled or Tree-Free Papers
• Non-Toxic Inks and Coatings
• Local Wind-Powered Printer Source
• Carbon-Neutral (Wind-Powered) Web Hosting
• Tree-Free Internet Marketing Campaigns

Post-Event Sustainability Reporting:

• Overall Greening Initiatives
• Transportation
• Water Usage
• Energy Usage
• Waste Management
• Procurement
• Onsite Vendors
• Equipment
• Public Outreach