It
has been proven that every time a large number of people gather at an event,
the possibility of a negative impact arises on the environment. Over a certain
period of time, we have realized that our environment is deteriorating, and
that we need to take proper actions to protect it, sadly protecting it from
ourselves. Karma’s principle “As you sow, so shall you reap†is also known as
THE GREAT LAW or the “Law of Cause and Effectâ€, meaning that the actions or
deeds of a person repay in kind.
Knowing
that our decisions and actions and their consequences will impact the people
around us in the current or future generation, can change the state where we
are in. We can apply SUSTAINABILITY in our decisions to meet the needs of the
present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs. In our own ways whenever we make a choice, let’s ask
ourselves two questions: “What are the consequences of this choice that we’re
making?†and “Will this choice bring us fulfillment and will the other parties
be affected by this choice?â€
Organizing
an event can be a complicated process; from establishing your event goals and
objectives, to the small details of the printing decisions, medium of the
invitation, the type and color of the flowers, the souvenirs, etc. Now, imagine
a massive event such as the Olympic Games. The enormous number of the visitors
will leave an irreversible mark on their surroundings. Participants will
consume natural resources such as materials, energy and water, generate waste,
and create pollution. These effects make it clear that a sustainability planning
is a priority above everything else and that it will not only minimize negative
impacts, but also influence a change and leave a beneficial legacy for the host
community and all involved.
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