Guide to Planning Sustainable Meetings in Chattanooga

Local Services for Planning a Sustainable Meeting

Composting and Recycling

Want to make your event a zero-waste affair? We can help! NewTerra Compost offers compostable containers + liners and can compost your food waste. TerraCycle Zero Waste Bags offers recycling for difficult-to-recycle materials like plastic packaging, food wrappers, and styrofoam. And Scenic City Recycling is your go-to for event recycling. 

Sustainable Transportation Options

CARTA free electric shuttle offers service downtown from the Chattanooga Choo Choo to the Tennessee Aquarium on the riverfront, with stops every block in between, including the convention center.

Chattanooga's public bike transit system, Bike Chattanooga, offers hundreds of rentable bikes and e-bikes at 43 stations throughout downtown and North Chattanooga. Be sure to check out their conference pass option!

Whip is a private, micro-transit option that uses 100% electric vehicles. Their fleet includes vehicles that seat 4-6 passengers and include storage in the back.

Community Outreach Opportunities

Engage Your Attendees with Meaningful Impact

Enhance your event's sustainability efforts by participating in these meaningful community outreach opportunities in Chattanooga. From supporting local nonprofits to contributing to environmental conservation, these activities offer your attendees a chance to make a positive impact during their stay.

Chatt Foundation Soup Kitchen | Leftover food Donation.

Welcome Home of Chattanooga  | Floral donations.

Chambliss Center for Children | Leftover conference materials (notebooks, pens, etc.).

Bethel Bible Village | Leftover conference materials (notebooks, pens, etc.).

Crabtree Farms | Field prep, planting, plant care, property maintenance, harvesting, weeding, and general landscaping.

Audubon Society | Projects include trail building, invasive species removal, building maintenance, and laying mulch on select trail sections. 

Green Steps | Organized litter clean-ups for public spaces like trails, parks, open spaces, and neighborhoods. 

Chattanooga Park Stewards | With over 80 parks with over 800 acres of public space, volunteer opportunities are as varied as our parks! 

Explore More Opportunities

Find more ways to weave community impact opportunities into your next event with our Community Outreach Opportunities blog.