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Inspired by “Race Across the World” Is Train travel really more sustainable?

If you’ve been captivated by the BBC’s Race Across the World, you’ll know the thrill of travelling between destinations without planes, phones, or debit cards. The show celebrates travelling through, not just over  – the joy of actually seeing and experiencing the world as you move through it. Join us as we explore the sustainability of train travel which may result in you choosing train travel for your next event

After a recent series, we saw on Instagram one of the contestants, Alfie, embark on an incredible budget journey from London to Dubai via Poland, Albania, and Georgia, taking the next cheapest flight. It got us thinking: how could we recreate that Race Across the World adventure while not compromising the planet?

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How to make your winter events more sustainable

As the world becomes increasingly conscious of sustainability, winter events present a unique opportunity to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing the experience. From travel considerations to energy usage, planning an eco-friendly event is not a trend – it’s a significant requirement for many that impacts us all.

Here are five practical strategies to help you reduce your winter event’s environmental footprint:

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Our 7 favourite sustainable venues in London

London is absolutely teeming with event venues from sophisticated private dining to world class exhibition space and everything in between. It is an event organiser’s dream destination. But how does it match up to it’s competitors for sustainable venues in London?

The event industry is learning so much about sustainability (read more about that here) that this is increasingly becoming a factor in the client request for venue options.

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What is the event industry doing about sustainability?

The event industry is traditionally very heavy on single use items. Carpet that gets installed for a 5 day show then scrapped.  A car track created for an 8 minute new product launch, then scrapped. Venues have seen it all.  The whole industry can have significant environmental, social, and economic impacts on the communities in which their events are held. So what is the event industry doing about sustainability?

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