Readers who talked about “green” meetings two decades ago were probably thinking about the color of money. But today talk of “green” gatherings means promoting conservation and sustainable business practices. Planned right, green meetings save money, provide valuable resource-oriented education, and set the stage for cost-effective business practices. Readers can use Paint Your Meeting Green as a step-by-step guide toward planning successful green gatherings of every sort. 900 words. [Feature 0901]