Black Bear events offers an honest and realistic environmental assessment of your event and what steps can be taken to improve its green credentials - and often save money at the same time.

With unique skills and experience as well as an extensive network of environmental consultants at our disposal, Black bear Events is able to assess the environmental impact of your event and gi ve you an honest assesment and recommendations.

As well as work on environmental festivals (see clients list) and experience as an environmental writer, researcher and campaigner for many years, Gary has also been:

• Co- editor: “The Green Guide to London 1997”
  
• Editor: “The Oxford Green Guide” (2003)
  
• Researcher and campaigner on environmental impacts of transport, food and farming and energy
  
• Co- founder “Oxford Cycle Workshop” bicycle recycling business
  
• Manager “Oxford GreenPrint” 5 years managing environmentally friendly printing business

Black Bear Events can offer consultancy on the environmental impact of all areas of your event at all stages, from the early planning regarding site, infrastructure, marketing and publicity, to the running of the event itself, down to the final site clearance.

 

Examples of what you can do:

• Local sourcing of supplies, infrastructure and catering
• Recycling of waste
• Solar power for stages and venues
• Integrated travel plan for your customers

The service comes complete with a briefing pack, full of ideas and advice as well as details of service providers and contractors. Charges are competitive, with discounts available for non-profit and community groups.