Michele Fox
Founder of MUSE
As a Sustainable Event Consultant, I empower event organizers to seamlessly integrate sustainable practices that elevate brands.
About Michele
With 15+ years of experience in event production and expertise in sustainability, I specialize in guiding events and organizations toward sustainability without compromising quality or impact. From developing customized sustainability plans to training teams on best practices, let’s work together to design experiences that leave a lasting impression—on your audience, not the planet.
Core Services
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I work with your team to integrate sustainability seamlessly into specific events. From strategy to execution, we’ll embed best practices that align with your goals
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I’ll create a custom guide to help your team implement sustainable event strategies with confidence—covering waste reduction, vendor sourcing, and more
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I provide training to equip your team with knowledge and tools to plan sustainable events based on my expertise in sustainability and live event production.
Case Study
Monday.com aimed to reduce the environmental impact of Elevate, their annual multi day innovation conference for 1,000 participants, by implementing sustainable event practices.
I was hired by Eventique, an award-winning agency, to integrate and execute sustainability plans for Elevate NYC in both 2023 and 2024.
Solutions:
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We used water-based ink, PVC-free vinyl, and no chemical adhesives. Directional signage was printed on recycled, plastic-free Falcon Board. Our certified Sustainable Green Printer partner operates on green energy.
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Scenic elements were designed around reusable standard panel sizes, saving money and materials, . Banner aluminum was returned for reuse, and scenic pieces were donated to arts organizations, nonprofits, and schools.
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Seasonal ingredients came from a local organic farm, with traceable seafood and meat sourced from retired dairy cows. The menu featured hearty meat-free options that reduced the carbon footprint.
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In 2023, we diverted over 90% of waste from landfills including donating 3.94 tons of scenic materials. In 2024, we diverted over 90% from landfills including 1,400 pounds of food scraps and compostable serveware.
All together, 5.3 Metric tons of waste was diverted from landfills through composting, recycling and scenic donation.
Organics were turned into biogas for energy and soil amendments that benefit local parks, gardens, and farms.
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Key emission sources were identified to guide reduction strategies and support Scope 3 reporting. We tracked emissions for freight, graphics, food, and beverage, built items, energy usage and waste.
Accolades
“Thanks for everything you did to help us achieve zero waste! I learned A LOT about trash, waste and sustainability, and definitely plan to apply this to future events!”
Elizabeth Diaz, Wall Street Journal
“Michele possesses an in-depth knowledge of events and sustainability. She integrated effortlessly into our team, working with vendors to ensure sustainability goals were achieved.”
Elliot Marach, Eventique
Sustainable Events Simplified: The Workshop
Planning a sustainable event doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Sustainable Events Simplified breaks down the process into clear, actionable steps, so you can create eco-friendly events without the guesswork. This workshop covers everything from reducing waste and sourcing responsibly to engaging stakeholders in sustainability efforts.
Whether you're an event planner or part of an organization looking to green your gatherings, this course will give you the tools and confidence to make meaningful changes. Contact me directly for more info and pricing