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USF Department of Hospitality Management Students Attend the Sustainable Meetings Conference
by Amanda Bush and Jessica Peterson
Jessica Peterson shared, “this conference was a refresher of the material covered in the course Greening the Hospitality Industry, and it also made me aware of the new trends that are happening in our industry. Sustainability is becoming increasingly important to guests. Many expect our industry to already be using these environmental practices.”
At the event, Maggie Osdahl, a representative from the Aquarium of the Bay - which works to protect, restore and inspire the conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed - discussed the importance of sustainable fishing and menu planning as a tool to protect our oceans. Michelle Millar, USF Department of Hospitality Management professor, accompanied the students and helped organize the forum. Millar explained the immense learning opportunity of this event, “Not only did the students learn about sustainable fishing from Maggie, they also learned the value of compostable versus biodegradable meeting waste; the importance of sustainable practices in all aspects of meeting planning; and, the necessity of giving back to their local communities.”
“Through this experience, we learned of the resources required to start our journey toward a more sustainable future,” Amanda explained.
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