Lettice Events wants to make food waste at events a thing of the past with the help of some imagination, forward planning and an Orca. Kate Ng finds out how its owner and head chef are tackling the problem

Is a zero-waste wedding possible? Meet the company making it their mission to do so

The Sustainable Wedding Alliance was formed to help couples understand how to make sure their wedding doesn’t leave a lasting impact on the planet.

The Sustainable Wedding Alliance: Planning an environmentally conscious wedding | Guides for Brides

Naturally, this is a mission that is close to our hearts here at GREEN UNION!

WEDDING BUSINESSES - The Sustainable Wedding Alliance: Helping Environmentally Conscious Wedding Businesses Come Together To Create A More Sustainable Industry

We spoke to experts and designers to help shed light on sustainable bridalwear, and offer advice on how to make eco-friendly fashion choices for when it’s time to say “I do.”

Sustainability in Bridalwear: Everything You Need to Know

Michelle is the founder of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance, a purpose driven organisation driving sustainable change in the wedding industry. The Alliance works with businesses of all sizes to help them to understand sustainability, what it means for them, and how they can develop long term sustainable strategies, that will benefit people, profit and planet. Businesses that become members are assessed on their sustainability processes and procedures, and receive a personalised action plan to make appropriate changes. Membership also includes accreditation, for those businesses who achieve a minimum standard.

Michelle is passionate about creating a more sustainable wedding industry, through education, support and accreditation.

Michelle is an Associate of the Institute for Environmental Management & Assessment and has a Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.

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