We asked P.W. McRandle, an editor of the Green Guide and expert environmentalist, to share some tips any club can implement for a more ecofriendly meeting. Check out a few of his suggestions.

1. Eat green food (more than just broccoli)

If dining is part of your club’s meetings, build contacts with local farmers through farmers’ markets or community-supported agricultural outlets to provide organic and local fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products for meals. Determine whether food scraps can be composted or contributed to a community garden.

2. Recycle and reduce waste

Find out whether any plastic or paper waste, such as plate warmers or plastic cutlery, can be eliminated. If meeting minutes or other documents are circulated regularly, consider e-mailing them instead of passing out paper versions. When purchasing new products for your club, try to buy items made from recycled content, especially if they’re plastic or paper.

3. Present a "tip of the week"

Some clubs have their members donate a dollar to make an announcement. Why not announce a green tip of the week? Here’s your first one: Replace an incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb, which will last about 10 times longer and consume 75 percent less energy.