Making MICE Circular - A Practical Toolkit to Integrate Circular Economy in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions

Sep 11, 2026

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Making MICE Circular provides a practical toolkit for integrating circular economy approaches into meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Developed through experiences and consultations in Iloilo Province under the PH Plastics Circularity Project, it addresses waste reduction through governance, operations, green procurement, local sourcing, and stakeholder engagement. The guide supports behavior change, inclusive participation of informal waste workers, women, and marginalized groups, and offers an event planning framework across the lifecycle.

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Pages91

Reading Time32 min

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Acknowledgements

About the Project

Message

Part 1: Making MICE Circular MICE

Why Integrate CE Principles in MICE Circular Practices in MICE

International and National Standards, Frameworks, and Campaigns

Governance and Standards

Operations and Waste Management

Incentives and Market Development

Behavior Change and Public Engagement

Part 2: How to Use the Toolkit

Purpose

Target Audience

Integrating CE Across the Event Lifecycle

What the Toolkit Contains

How to Use This Toolkit

Part 3: Circular Event Planning Guide Roles and Responsibilities

Why This Matters

Mapping Stakeholders and Role Assignments

Pre-Event Planning

Green Procurement and Local Sourcing

Venue and Infrastructure Design

Part 4: Circular MICE Operati

Making MICE Circular A Practical Toolkit to Integrate Circular Economy in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions Informed by the experiences and consultations in Iloilo Province Acknowledgements This Toolkit was developed under the PH Plastics Circularity Project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the United Nations, including UNDP, or the UN Member States, or The Coca-Cola Foundation. Mention of specific companies, products, or brand names does not imply endorsement by UNDP or The Coca-Cola Foundation. Case studies and examples cited in this toolkit are provided for illustrative purposes only. © 2026 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines All rights reserved. Reproduction and dissemination of material in this toolkit for educational or other non-commercial purposes are authorized without any prior written permission from the copyright holders provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction for commercial purposes is prohibited. Authors Anna Oposa Maria-ayn-jella Roxas Jean Meir Jardeleza-Mijares Editorial Advice Floradema Eleazar Gwyneth Anne Palmos Rosario Panganiban Layout Ma Zoe Latumbo Cover photo: Bamboo-themed Tultugan Festival of the Municipality of Maasin won the Circular Creativity Award in the 2026 Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan Festival of Iloilo Province, the first such recognition given to a performing tribe for embedding circular economy concepts into their costumes, props, and performance. Photo: Iloilo Provincial Government We thank our institutional partners for their valuable insights and contributions to this toolkit: Iloilo Provincial LGU Office of the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PGENRO) Iloilo Provincial Culture, Arts, History and Tourism Office (PCAHTO) Office of the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIP) Office of the Provincial Planning & Development Coordinator (PPDO) Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Office of the Provincial Social Welfare & Development Officer Office of the Provincial Information and Community Affairs Officer Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan Festival Program and Production Committee Iloilo City LGU General Services Office (GSO) City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) City Tourism Development Office Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office MICE Center Banate LGU Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) Municipality of Banate Culture Arts History and Tourism Office Dumangas LGU Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) Municipal Tourism Office Bids and Awards Committee Passi City LGU City Waste Management Office (CWMO) City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) City Tourism Office Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office Bids and Awards Committee Pototan LGU Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) Municipal Tourism Office Local Budget Office Bids and Awards Committee Business/Organizations/NGAs Iloilo Hotel Restaurants & Resorts Association Department of Tourism Region VI Department of Trade and Industry Region VI Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region VI -Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI) Justin's Recycling, Inc. Academe Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) University of San Agustin Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (USARDFI) About the Project Plastic waste is one of the most visible and persistent environmental challenges facing communities today. The PH Plastics Circularity Project responds to this challenge by strengthening local waste management systems and advancing circular economy practices

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Making MICE Circular toolkit?

The toolkit equips organizers with practical guidance to integrate circular economy principles into meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, with a focus on reducing plastic waste and enabling circularity.

Which project and partners informed the toolkit’s development?

It was developed under the PH Plastics Circularity Project implemented by UNDP in the Philippines, with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, and informed by experiences and consultations in Iloilo Province with multiple local government and institutional partners.

How does the toolkit approach inclusion in waste management and circular value chains?

It emphasizes inclusion by supporting the informal waste sector, women, and other marginalized groups, helping integrate them into formal waste management systems and circular value chains.

Sep 11, 2026

Uploaded by James