Green Meetings
LOCATED ON THE WEST COAST OF BARANOF ISLAND, Sitka is blanketed by a temperate rainforest, where spruce green stretches skyward to snowcapped heights.
Eagles, brown bears, whales, sea lions, and all five species of Pacific salmon call this pristine wilderness home. Here, we celebrate the natural world around us, and we encourage you to incorporate Sitka’ s green practices into your event.
You can reduce your event’ s carbon footprint by taking advantage of Sitka’ s centrally located downtown. Hold your meeting in or near your hotel to eliminate the need for vehicle transportation. Encourage guests to explore our walkable city on foot or check out Sitka’ s local bike shop for electric scooter and bike rentals. When large-scale transportation is needed, consider chartering a shuttle or motor coach to accommodate your guests.
Additionally, you can support energy efficient venues and reduce unnecessary waste for an environmentally friendly event. Harrigan Centennial Hall’ s recent renovation economized the convention center’ s energy consumption, cutting the yearly energy use down by more than half. Setting up a recycling station at your venue for proper disposal of materials and taking advantage of the Sitka Green Lending Library, which has 100 reusable place settings, can also keep your event green.
Sitka has always relied on its surrounding waters for sustenance, and today, these waters give us renewable hydroelectric power and a vibrant sustainable fishing industry that supplies our community with fresh seafood. Support our businesses by connecting with local caterers, restaurants, and food suppliers who serve delicious sustainable foods. Check out the Visit Sitka’ s online Meeting Planners’ Toolkit for more ways to make your meeting sustainable.
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