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"GREEN" Efforts

ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION MATERIALS
In order to present a “Green Retreat,” UEP will follow the example set by cutting-edge meeting presenters in the hospitality industry:

1. We will minimize the amount of conference materials produced for the Retreat. Attendees will receive a reusable tote bag (instead of a binder). You also will receive a printed Schedule-at-a-Glance, an Attendee Roster, and information on our Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Committee. We will also make available a limited amount of blank paper for those who wish to take notes.
2. We will offer electronic presentation materials online instead of printed handouts of speakers’ presentations. These will be available on May 29th, downloadable via a web link that will be emailed only to Retreat participants.
3. We will email an electronic survey to each attendee after the Retreat instead of distributing paper evaluations.

We will make every effort to obtain and post presentation materials prior to the Retreat. In the event that presentation materials are submitted late, our web link will be updated to include the additional materials within two weeks after the Retreat. The availability of materials is contingent on presenters submitting them to us.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US IN OUR GREEN EFFORTS!

Efforts by UEP for a “Green” Retreat:

  • Printing necessary handouts on recycled paper with soy-based ink, double-sided when possible
  • Asking attendees to carpool to the Retreat, and providing a bus for attendees
  • Asking for recycling bins in each meeting room (Genoa Woods will provide special recycling containers for plastic and paper products)
  • Collecting plastic name badge holders and lanyards for reuse
  • Using erasable, durable white boards instead of disposable signage
  • Offering a few sheets of paper instead of providing note pads for each attendee
  • Archiving presentations online for later access instead of printing them
  • Offer electronic presentation materials online instead of printed handouts
  • Email an electronic survey after the Retreat instead of paper evaluations

Efforts by Four Points by Sheraton, Ann Arbor for a “Green” Retreat:

  • We are 100% smoke free
  • We have reduced our waste by 50% by recycling newspapers, water bottles, glass, metal cans and boxes.
  • We have recycle bins in each hallway providing our guests the chance to participate in our recycle program.
  • We offer our guests the opportunity to reuse their towels and sheets during a multiple night stay. We are happy to change daily or let you reuse. It’s your choice!
  • We dial down the temperature in rooms that are not going to be used.
  • We have adopted the policy of “If it is not in use turn it off”
  • Meeting & banquet functions are offered a table with water and glasses instead of putting them at each seat. In addition, we also offer all meeting and conference attendees a station with paper and pens for those that need them.
  • We now use a minivan for around town transportation. The full size van is only used when we have more than 6 guests being transported at the same time.