GreenPath® Meetings

The Gideon Putnam Resort along with Delaware North Parks & Resorts is inspired by the beauty of National Parks, Landmarks, and even Resorts set against a canvas of natural splendor.  So together we set out to do our part to ensure that these treasures will be here for generations.  We maintain a system of environmental management that will help us protect every square inch of land, and see that it remains magnificient for years to come.

It has been said that we do not inherit the earth from our fathers; we merely borrow it from our children.  With that thinking in mind, our parent company-Delaware North Companies, Inc. created GreenPath; a formal, documented and comprehensive environmental preservation plan.  This sense of stewardship surfaced to GreenPath Meetings.

• Refillable water pitchers used instead of bottled water
• Milk, sugar, and other condiments served in bulk
• China to be used instead of disposable items
• Linen napkins to replace paper ones
• Cutlery is to be used instead of plastic items and stir sticks
• If disposables cannot be avoided, they are to be biodegradable or recyclable

• Organic beverages (such as coffee, tea, or wine) are available
• Local and in-season regional cuisine is served where possible
• Seafood choices are sustainable
• Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request

• Use paperless technology.  Use new media and electronic technology to cut down your paper use.  Create a conference web-site; offer electronic registration and confirmation; and advertise using the web and/or e-mail.
• Recycling stations/bins to be placed in meeting rooms
• White boards should be used, rather than flip charts
• If flip charts are used, ensure high post-consumer content paper (80% min)
• Promotional collateral should be minimized, where possible.  Try using flash drives for all presentations, as a take-a-way for your attendees.
• Provide conference cups or travel mugs to your attendees to use for all coffee and beverage breaks

• Delegates receive environmentally friendly in-room welcome amenitites
• Delegates receive information about any nature-based activities or trails in the area
• Walking maps of the area are available through the Front Desk 
• Hotel/Resort will deliver the daily newspaper to delegates upon request only
• Hotel/Resort will e-mail contracts, etc., where possible