Sips for Change

Sips for Change

Join Tammy and Martine, two seasoned professionals with over 10 years of experience, each, in the events industry, as they dive into the world of sustainable event planning. This podcast is dedicated to bringing you casual, engaging conversations about creating eco-friendly and inclusive gatherings. Every week, they sit down to chat over a beverage, sharing the latest trends, best practices, and behind-the-scenes stories. Expect special guest appearances and a few personal anecdotes along the way, as we believe that great conversations, like great events, are all about connection and community. Subscribe now to transform your events into sustainable, impactful experiences!

  1. 4 ago

    World Cup 2026 Sustainability: What Actually Worked and What Didn't

    The 2026 World Cup built zero new stadiums and still became the most carbon-intensive tournament ever held, with independent estimates ranging from 7.8 to 15 million tons of CO2e. Almost 88 percent of that came from one thing: fan travel. What you'll learn: -Identify where your event's footprint actually sits, and why measuring venue energy first wastes your best hours -Copy four host-city tactics that worked on ordinary budgets, from three-stream waste systems to free shuttle routes -Write sustainability claims that survive regulatory scrutiny, using the exact standard that ruled against FIFA's carbon-neutral claim in 2023 -Build a wet bulb globe temperature trigger into your outdoor event plan before you need one -Audit who was excluded from your last event, not just whether it sold out We want to hear from you: what's one sustainability claim you've seen on an event website that you didn't quite believe, and what would have made you believe it?   RESOURCES https://greenly.earth/en-gb/leaf-media/data-stories/fifa-world-cup-2026whats-the-real-carbon-footprint https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/can-nature-win-next-world-cup-lessons-2026-host-cities https://blogs.law.columbia.edu/climatechange/2023/07/03/the-2022-qatar-world-cup-was-greenwashed-the-swiss-fairness-commission-finds-in-favor-of-six-ngos-alleging-misleading-and-unfair-advertisement-by-fifa/ https://carbonmarketwatch.org/2023/06/07/foul-play-advertising-regulator-gives-fifa-red-card-for-billing-world-cup-as-carbon-neutral/ https://www.sportresolutions.com/news/swiss-fairness-commission-finds-fifa-made-false-statements-that-qatar-world-cup-was-carbon-neutral https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-change-big-player-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/ https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/world-cup-stadiums https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49343877/fifa-world-cup-fifpro-temperature-heat-protocol-talks-sources https://theconversation.com/world-cup-2026-why-moving-games-to-evenings-isnt-enough-to-tackle-extreme-heat-problem-283410 https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2026/07/20/world-cup-wraps-up-with-record-setting-attendance/ https://theworlddata.com/fifa-world-cup-attendance-statistics/ https://theconversation.com/the-ticket-price-fiasco-for-the-mens-fifa-world-cup-has-been-a-spectacular-own-goal-282532 https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2026/07/fifa-world-cup-ticket-prices-travel-barriers-limit-fan-access/ https://www.knkx.org/environment/2026-07-05/traffic-transit-trash-seattle-shows-what-it-can-do-during-the-world-cup https://inside.fifa.com/tournament-organisation/world-cup-2026-sustainability-strategy https://visitqatar.com/content/dam/visitqatar/img/things-to-do/get-inspired/fifa-files/greenhouse-gas-accounting-report.pdf https://www.newweather.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FIFAs_climate_blind_spot.pdf https://time.com/article/2026/06/03/carbon-emissions-2026-fifa-world-cup/ https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/world-cup-2026-the-energy-use-of-fifas-largest-tournament https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/30/world-cup-matches-extreme-heat  https://barlamantoday.com/2026/07/11/reuters-analysis-finds-no-2026-world-cup-match-has-reached-fifas-extreme-heat-threshold/  https://thehill.com/business/5798841-soccer-fans-complaint-2026-fifa-world-cup-ticket-prices-europe/

  2. 22 jul

    Smarter AV Choices for Lower Carbon Impact Events

    AV might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a sustainable event — but it should be. In this episode of Sips for Change, Martine and Tammy break down how audio visual choices quietly drive up event emissions, costs, and waste — and what planners can do about it. From LED lighting and modular stage setups to smarter vendor questions and logistics planning, this episode is packed with practical strategies to make your next event more efficient without sacrificing production quality. Whether you're an event planner, hospitality professional, or venue manager, you'll walk away with a clear framework for rethinking AV from the ground up — starting at the very first planning call. In this episode: Why AV has a bigger sustainability footprint than most planners realize How to brief your AV team for lower-impact outcomes Equipment swaps that cut energy use without cutting quality The questions every planner should be asking their AV vendors Where to start if you're just beginning your sustainability journey Small shifts. Real impact. That's the Sips for Change way.   RESOURCES https://audiovideogroup.com/sustainable-av-greener-installations-for-a-brighter-future/ https://www.ems-events.co.uk/sustainable-event-production-av-esg https://xchange.avixa.org/posts/sustainability-in-the-av-industry-leading-companies-making-an-impact https://sonusevents.com/led-vs-traditional-lighting-performance-a-practical-guide-for-event-organisers/ https://canadianspecialevents.com/practical-av-tips-for-reducing-an-events-carbon-footprint/ https://ccsprojects.com/the-green-side-of-av-sustainable-solutions-for-modern-businesses/ https://avdusa.com/tips-for-sustainable-corporate-events/ https://www.cinos.net/blog/why-av-is-key-to-a-greener-it-strategy/ https://rentforevent.com/blog/sustainable-av-solutions-a-practical-guide-to-eco-friendly-events/ https://insights.eventscouncil.org/Portals/0/Documents/Sustainability/Standards/E_%20Audio%20Visual.pdf?ver=2019-10-24-120139-560 https://inevent.com/blog/events/plan-sustainable-event-complete-guide.html https://ozone.unep.org/sites/default/files/Greening/22UNOzone_EMSManual.pdf

  3. 7 jul

    23rd to 6th in One Year: 99% Waste Recovery & 100% Certified Venues — Inside Tampere's Rise

    Tampere jumped from 23rd to 6th in the Global Destination Sustainability Index in just one year — and it wasn't by accident.  In this episode of Sips for Change, we break down exactly how this Finnish city made it happen: renewables powering 56% of its electricity, 100% certified venues, and a social inclusion model that most cities haven't even thought about yet. If you plan events, work in tourism, or care about what truly sustainable cities look like — this one's for you. 🎧 Listen, learn, and take notes. Tampere is setting the standard.   SOURCES https://visittampere.fi/en/news/tampere-climbs-to-the-worlds-top-six-in-sustainable-tourism-benchmarking/ https://www.gds.earth/index/top-40-cities/ https://circularcitiesdeclaration.eu/cities/tampere https://www.gds.earth/destination/tampere/2025/ https://smart-tourism-capital.ec.europa.eu/winners-and-finalists/cities-2026/tampere-2026-european-capital-smart-tourism_en https://transition-pathways.europa.eu/tourism/news/tampere-crowned-2026-european-capital-smart-tourism

  4. 24 jun

    How Event Planners Can Redirect Surplus Food (Feed people not landfills)

    The US wastes roughly between 60-100 million tons of food every year while 47 million Americans face food insecurity. Event planners sit at the middle of that gap every single time a buffet gets broken down and the leftovers go in the trash. In this episode, Tammy sits down with Robert Lee, CEO of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC), to break down how food rescue actually works, why the liability fears most planners have are largely a myth, and what you can do at your very next event to be part of the solution. What you'll learn: -Understand how a real food rescue operates, from end-of-event pickup to delivery, so you know exactly what to plan for -Identify the actual barriers to food donation at events (and which ones are real versus assumed) -Know your legal protections as a food donor under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act -Add food rescue into your standard RFP and caterer conversations before your next event -Translate food rescue impact into measurable ESG metrics for corporate clients What's the single biggest barrier you've hit when trying to do something about food waste at your events? Drop it in the comments — venue, caterer, client, or something else. We want to know where the real friction is. RESOURCES RLC Website - https://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/ Robert Lee's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlee2/ Robert Lee's Book - https://a.co/d/0fAGXAXP SOURCES https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-us/key-statistics-graphics https://frac.org/news/usdafoodsecurityreportdec2025 https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/food-material-specific-data https://www.statista.com/topics/1623/food-waste/

  5. 9 jun

    GDS Index 2025 – Spotlight on #5 - Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Glasgow isn't just talking about sustainable events — it's built the systems to actually deliver them. In this episode of Sips for Change, Tammy and Martine explore why Glasgow has climbed to 5th place in the GDS Index for sustainable business events, and what that ranking really means for event planners on the ground.   SOURCES https://www.gds.earth/destination/glasgow/2025/ https://www.visitglasgow.org.uk/sustainability/#:~:text=Glasgow%20is%20one%20of%20the,100%20destinations%2C%20across%20the%20world.  https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/colleague-information/colleague-updates/glasgow-recognised-as-one-of-the-world-s-top-cities-for-its-commitment-to-sustainable-business-tourism https://www.glasgowlearningcity.co.uk/article/2882/Green-and-Healthy www.hostcity.com/news/city-development/glasgow-hailed-one-worlds-top-five-cities-sustainable-business-tourism  www.uil.unesco.org/en/learning-cities/glasgow  https://www.visitglasgow.org.uk/news/glasgow-s-record-year-for-conferences-boosts-local-economy/  https://www.conference-news.co.uk/news/glasgow-convention-bureau-explores-legacy-cop26/ https://www.acforum.net/about/net-zero-carbon-events-initiative/ https://www.netzerocarbonevents.org/wp-content/uploads/JMIC-Media-Release_Global-Events-Industry-Presents-Net-Zero-Carbon-Events-Pledge-at-COP26-1.pdf https://www.pcma.org/net-zero-carbon-events-pledge-cop26/ https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2021/11/the-circular-economy-in-glasgow-united-kingdom_fe739891/7717a310-en.pdf https://vocal.media/earth/glasgow-s-waste-management-revolution https://www.netregs.org.uk/news/climate-week-spotlight-how-change-waste-recycling-is-leading-the-way/ https://www.euansguide.com/news/where-are-glasgow-s-accessible-gig-venues https://www.sec.co.uk/visitor-information/accessibility https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/equalitydiversity/policy/accessevents/ https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/news/glasgow-events-strategy-to-2035-launched https://carbonneutralcities.org/cities/glasgow/

  6. 26 may

    GDS Index 2025 – Spotlight on #4 - Aalborg, Denmark

    Aalborg, Denmark might not be the first city that comes to mind for your next conference or association event — but maybe that's exactly why it should be. In this episode of Sips for Change, Tammy and Martine head to Northern Jutland to explore Aalborg as a meetings destination through the lens of the GDS Index. From its compact, walkable city centre to its impressive social sustainability credentials, Aalborg is quietly punching well above its weight. RESOURCES: https://www.aal.dk/about/sustainability https://www.gds.earth/destination/aalborg/2025/ https://www.enjoynordjylland.com/aalborgcvb/sustainability https://aal.dk/about/sustainability https://bst-europe.eu/globalization/aalborg-sustainability-is-in-the-focus/ https://projects.au.dk/infrapublics/civic-communication/smart-city-projects/aalborg-sustainability-festival https://prizes.new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/application/aalborg-east-isolated-inclusive https://www.groenturisme.dk/sites/groenturisme.com/files/2025-02/2024%20Sustainable%20Denmark%20-Leading%20the%20Charge%20or%20F https://projects.au.dk/infrapublics/civic-communication/smart-city-projects/aalborg-sustainability-festival"

  7. 12 may

    An Insider's Take (Guest Renee Rubens) on Sustainable Tea Sourcing & Experiences

    In this episode, Tammy sits down with Renee Rubens of Symphony of Tea Leaves to uncover why tea is quietly becoming one of the most powerful tools for conscious living.  From farm to cup, we explore how this simple beverage can support the planet, uplift communities, and create beautiful alcohol-free connections. Renee also shares her personal journey and practical wisdom as we dive into some questions about sustainable tea sourcing and experiential tea events.  Whether you’re already a tea lover or just beginning to rethink what’s in your cup, this episode will leave you inspired to sip with intention and purpose. RESOURCES renee.rubens@symphonyofleavestea.com https://symphonyofleavestea.com/ https://www.instagram.com/symphonyofleavestea/

  8. 28 abr

    Sustainable Consumerism - Know Your Labels and Certifications - APAC

    We’re back with the final part of our mini-series on Sustainable Consumerism! Join us as we explore some of the most important sustainability certifications and ecolabels across the Asia-Pacific region. From China and Japan to Taiwan and India, we break down how these certifications help consumers and event planners identify products and services that are actually doing better for people and the planet — not just saying they are. If you’re an event planner, a conscious consumer, or just someone trying to shop with more intention, this episode is your guide to navigating the sustainable labels shaping the future of the region. 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙊𝙐𝙍𝘾𝙀𝙎 https://globalecolabelling.net/organisation/china-environmental-labelling/ https://english.news.cn/20260104/fd89a635ccee4ef6a76e53ad807985a6/c.html  https://j4ce.env.go.jp/en/member/231/  https://globalecolabelling.net/organisation/eco-mark-program/  https://www.moenv.gov.tw/en/env-affairs/b30c66c/green-mark-management/green-mark-criteria/519.html http://www.rpclab.com/en/taiwan_greenmark.php https://ciigreenpro.com/  https://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/sdissues/consumption/procurement/hyunjunggg.pdf  https://www.keiti.re.kr/site/eng/02/10220000000002020092205.jsp https://www.ecomark.jp/pdf/20221201_Singapore.pdf "

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Join Tammy and Martine, two seasoned professionals with over 10 years of experience, each, in the events industry, as they dive into the world of sustainable event planning. This podcast is dedicated to bringing you casual, engaging conversations about creating eco-friendly and inclusive gatherings. Every week, they sit down to chat over a beverage, sharing the latest trends, best practices, and behind-the-scenes stories. Expect special guest appearances and a few personal anecdotes along the way, as we believe that great conversations, like great events, are all about connection and community. Subscribe now to transform your events into sustainable, impactful experiences!

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    Sips for Change
  • Años en activo
    2024 - 2026
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