GIVE

Mission Statement

The Green Initiatives for Venues & Events (GIVE) Technical Council empowers event professionals, venues, and communities to implement and advocate for sustainable, zero waste practices. We foster collaboration, share resources, and drive innovation to minimize environmental impact and advance circularity in the event industry across California.

Contact Us

• Alina Bekkerman

• Angel Sabinay

• Clarisa Gomez

• Freddy Coronado

• Tina Nguyen

• Victor Sanchez

What We Do:

• Share best practices and tools for zero waste event planning

• Identify barriers and solutions for waste reduction at events

• Promote reuse, composting, and recycling infrastructure for public and private events

• Collaborate on statewide policy recommendations and advocacy

• Host discussions and workshops to build capacity in the event industry

• Foster a network of professionals committed to circularity in events and venues

Meetings:

The GIVE Technical Council meets monthly to share updates, collaborate on projects, and discuss strategies for advancing zero waste practices at events and venues. Meetings are open to CRRA members and invited guests who are committed to sustainable event solutions.