WHY PLEDGE?
As part of our ongoing campaign to reduce industry waste – in all its forms – we've introduced the Conscious Pledge to address our sector's contribution to the global problem of single-use plastic waste. Single-use plastic products are designed to be used once or for a short period before being thrown away or recycled. Many of us are contributing to the problem through the giving and receiving of gifts made from plastic.
So, let's make one simple change, today!
PLASTIC OVERSHOOT
Every year, there is a point when the amount of plastic waste surpasses the world's ability to manage it effectively. In 2025, it fell on Sept 5th
WASTE CRISIS
c.85% of single-use plastic packaging ends up in landfills or as unregulated waste (UNEP : 2023), and up to 199 million tonnes of plastic waste will be in our oceans in 2025
HEALTH IMPACT
Microplastics (less than 5mm) are now in the food chain and our bodies - some studies indicate that they increase the likelihood of serious health problems (World Economic Forum : 2025)
HOW THE CONSCIOUS PLEDGE WORKS
MAKE YOUR PLEDGE
Sign up online to stop giving and receiving plastic gifts in the meetings & accommodation industry
REPLACE PLASTICS
WITH PURPOSE
We will send you a list of conscious commitments you could make to swap your plastic gifts for purpose
SHARE & INSPIRE
Use your campaign pack to spread the word, show clients your commitment, and encourage others
IN GOOD COMPANY
Join the growing community of venues, hotels, and agencies that have already made the Conscious Pledge
Every pledge contributes to cleaner oceans. Together, we're creating waves of change by reducing single-use plastic consumption one business at a time.
CLEANER OCEANS
Every bottle eliminated helps protect marine life
STRONGER COMMUNITY
Join businesses leading the change
LASTING IMPACT
Creating sustainable change for future generations
Join us IN MAKING WAVES
Join hundreds of venues and agents committed to plastic-free meetings
WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?
WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?
Hotels & Venues
- • Eliminate single-use plastic gifts and food wrap during visits to agencies
- • Replace gifts with purpose such as donations to environmental charities or giving up time for volunteering (e.g. beach cleaning), or other initiatives - you choose
- • Share your commitment with your Conscious Pledge badge in your marketing activity such as social media, marketing collateral, websites, on exhibition stand graphics, and more
- • Tag Greengage in your social media posts about single-use plastic-free visits
Event Agencies & Travel Management Companies
… and other travel and events related businesses
- • Say no to single-use plastics during site visits and office visits
- • Ask venues to donate instead of gifting plastic
- • Display your Conscious Pledge badge
- • Encourage partners to join the campaign
- • Share your commitment with your Conscious Pledge badge in your marketing activity such as social media, marketing collateral, websites, on exhibition stand graphics, and more
- • Tag Greengage in your social media posts about single-use plastic-free visits
Industry Associations
- • Endorse the campaign and promote it to your members
- • Include the initiative in sustainability best practices
- • Recognise and celebrate committed members
Together WE CREATE CHANGE
Join the MovementWhen you make the Conscious Pledge, your marketing budget can support one of these incredible organisations, making a real difference. Alternatively, you can pledge an amount of your time to spend on a planet-friendly activity, such as a beach clean or a litter pick.
Plastic Free Communities
A nationwide people-powered movement by Surfers Against Sewage dedicated to breaking free from single-use plastic and stopping its production for good.
Kids Against Plastic
A youth-led charity empowering young people to learn about and take action on plastic pollution and climate challenges.
Wild Oysters
Restoring native oyster reefs to improve marine biodiversity and water quality in coastal environments.
Commit your time
Don't own the company marketing or fundraising budget? Pledge some of your time to spend on a planet-friendly activity or initiative, instead.