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CED Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility Flashcards

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  1. A venue claims to be 'LEED certified.' For a CED, this primarily means the building:

    Answer: Meets recognized green building standards for energy and resource efficiency

    LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification indicates a building meets established green building standards for sustainability and resource efficiency.

  2. Which approach to event décor best aligns with circular economy principles?

    Answer: Renting décor items that are returned and reused for future events

    Renting décor keeps items in circulation for multiple uses, which directly applies circular economy principles of reducing waste through repeated reuse.

  3. Carbon offsetting at events typically involves:

    Answer: Investing in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to compensate for event emissions

    Carbon offsetting compensates for unavoidable event emissions by funding verified projects — such as reforestation or renewable energy — that reduce emissions elsewhere.

  4. Which practice most effectively reduces food waste at a catered event?

    Answer: Using pre-event RSVP data to order accurate quantities and arranging food donations for leftovers

    Accurate portioning based on confirmed attendance data minimizes over-catering, and pre-arranged food donation programs divert unavoidable leftovers from landfill.

  5. A sustainable event program would prioritize which type of energy source for on-site power needs?

    Answer: Renewable energy from solar panels or green energy purchase agreements

    Renewable energy sources such as solar or verified green energy purchase agreements significantly reduce an event's greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use.

  6. When communicating sustainability initiatives to attendees, the most effective method is:

    Answer: Providing clear on-site signage for recycling/composting stations and digital pre-event instructions

    Clear signage at collection points combined with pre-event digital communication ensures attendees understand and correctly participate in sustainability programs.