The 8^th annual Big Apple Awards Gala, an event put on by the International Special Events Society (ISES) which recognizes the Delivery of Creative Excellence and Professionalism in Special Events, will be held on June 30 in New York. A major party and event rental service company, headquartered in Los Angeles, Classic Party Rentals will be nominated for a Big Apple Award for “Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative with its innovative Sustainable Applications for a Viable Environment (SAVE) program.

Classic Party Rentals’ Save initiative strives to minimize the environmental impact caused by events. Creating “green events” helps to create a healthier and safer work environment while helping to make Classic Party Rentals business model more sustainable.

“While rentals, as the ultimate form of “reuse”, are inherently good for the environment, we are committed to doing more. We are developing and implementing comprehensive recycling, energy and water efficiency, sustainable purchasing, and waste disposal programs” says John Campanelli, CEO and President of Classic Party Rentals.

Classic Party Rentals is also focused on operational excellence and efficiency at all facilities. By properly maintaining equipment, vehicles, and facilities and minimizing second trips and wasteful/redundant processes, Classic Party Rentals saves on vehicle fuel, power, water, chemicals, and natural resources.

Green initiatives across North America are gaining momentum. Classic Party Rentals shares that sentiment by providing rental products such as carpets made out of environmentally friendly and biodegradable fibers, like sea grass, to biodiesel generators. Classic Party Rentals also works together with customers to help guide them in ways to lower the environmental impact of their event.

We would like to wish Classic Party Rentals best of luck at the ISES Big Apple Awards Gala and commend them on their on-going active role in environmental sustainability.