CHI 2008 is (starting) to Go Green!
Sustainable CHI08 Statement of Intent
In concert with all communities of research and practice, we claim our responsibility to act towards a sustainable future and we intend to do so by (i) promoting environmental awareness and sound practices at CHI conferences and related venues, (ii) promoting sustainability as a distinguished issue in our research and practice, and (iii) striving to make the systemic effects of our innovations accordant with principles of sustainability.
Do you feel part of the CHI community? Please TAKE OUR SURVEY of attitudes towards sustainability and interaction.
Efforts this year include:
- Sustainability is now a reviewer category and keyword for papers
- Award winning photographer Chris Jordan to exhibit his ecologically oriented photographs
- Local food and biodegradable tableware
- Sustainable printing of the proceedings
- Donation of used conference bags to a charity
- Recycling bins for paper, glass and cans provided throughout the conference site
What you can do individually
- Purchase carbon offsets for your travel at a carbon offsetting site like Terrapass.
- Reduce your waste when you're at the conference. What you do use, recycle. Make use of the recycling bins available onsite.
- Bring your own mug to reuse for drinks.
- Share a taxi to and from the airport.
- Walk! Florence is small so almost everything is easily accessible by foot.
If you have questions or suggestions, or you want to get involved next year, please post a message to the Sustainable CHI Google Group.
