Contribute to Green Event Services

Starve the Landfill with Green Event Services 

Although events have recycling bins, most waste is sent to landfills due to high contamination levels. To address this issue and reduce the environmental impact of landfills, GreenLight Solutions launched the Green Event Services program in 2022. This initiative aims to minimize landfill waste and recover valuable materials from the waste stream by leveraging a large community of volunteers to conduct waste diversion efforts at events of all sizes across the Phoenix-metro area. 

Our Green Event Services ensure contamination-free recycling, expands waste diversion streams (e.g., composting, food donations, and repurposing), and provides attendee education.

​Without GreenLight Solutions, events divert only about 15% of waste from landfills, whereas GreenLight Solutions' involvement increases this to over 50%. This threefold increase in positive environmental impact significantly reduces the waste footprint of large events. As the only organization offering this service in the Phoenix-metro area, GreenLight Solutions has garnered support from the Cities of Tempe, Phoenix, Mesa, and Local First Arizona.

Why Donate?

GreenLight Solutions is seeking funding to advance zero waste and sustainability initiatives in the Phoenix-metro, Arizona, to divert over 30 tons annually from the landfill. Since inception, the demand for Green Event Services has skyrocketed. The need for adequate capacity, funding, and resources has grown in tandem.  

To effectively scale our Green Event Services program, we need the requisite equipment, supplies, and materials. Adequate funding would allow us to purchase these items, significantly increasing the number of events we can service. Another barrier to our expansion is capacity; hiring a part-time Program Coordinator would enable us to manage and grow the program beyond our current limitations. With this support, we could meet the demand for 24+ events per year.

​​Your donation will help amplify these efforts, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future for our community.

Testimonials

I don’t know what I would do without GreenLight Solutions. You've changed the game for waste diversion in Tempe.
​I have worked with dozens of nonprofits and I have found GreenLight Solutions to be one of the most organized, communicative, passionate, and empowering. They are truly impressive in that they are always responsive, engaged, and open to pivoting with little notice. I can’t say enough good things about them! 
- Dawn Ratcliffe, Sustainability Chair, Keep Tempe Beautiful

I wanted to take a minute to thank GreenLight Solutions. It’s always a pleasure to work with their staff as they take a hands-on approach to divert recyclable items out of the landfill. Their communication before, during, and after the event has been remarkable. With as many events that Tempe hosts, I always look forward to working with them – in hopes of an even more sustainable Tempe. 
- Patrick Saros, Interim Municipal Utilities Program Coordinator, City of Tempe