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2022 Year in Review

We are ready to close out 2022 with some much-needed downtime, reflection, and family fun.

Honeycomb Strategies has grown tremendously this year, and we thank all of our community for helping be a part of our expansion. We're excited to share with you our year by the numbers, showcasing the work we're proud to have accomplished with our clients and partners in sustainability. Wishing you and yours a peaceful close to the year. See you in January!

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'Tis the Season to Give Away

I have one, my friends have one, there’s a good chance you have one: a bag of old clothes as a permanent passenger in my backseat, waiting for me to drive by the perfect, eco-friendly, ethical and transparent nonprofit with a drop off. Is there an environmentally ethical way to recycle textiles and old clothes?

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Waste of a Trip

A story of a sustainability struggle with Amanda Simons.

“I ended that trip feeling so deflated. Everywhere I turned, companies and people seemed to care very little about making small adjustments that could have huge, if incremental, impacts on our environment.”

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Dear John Oliver: The Truth behind Carbon Offsets

John Oliver recently featured carbon offsets as the focus of his political comedy show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Oliver tore through the carbon offset market, raising eyebrows in the sustainability crowd. We talk through what he got right, and where he was off the mark.

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Destination: Sustainability. What Planners Look for in Event Locales

When it comes to live events these days, sustainability is no longer optional. Planners and their clients are seeking out destinations that can offer a comprehensive sustainability commitment. From city policy to the operations plans of major venues, destinations that can streamline consistent policies for sustainability will be attractive as organized, accountable, and easy to work with. Here are 5 ways to get started:

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The Art of Upcycling

Today we’re talking about upcycled art, and why you should include it in your next event.

Upcycled displays are fun, eco-conscious activations that add buzz to your event while also diverting waste from the landfill. Events can be extremely wasteful, generating more waste per participant than the average person’s daily discards. On the other hand, art displays add beauty and meaning to your event while sparking conversation and giving you some good marketing.

Here are five reasons why upcycled art adds value to your event.

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