"For large-scale events, oftentimes travel is a big emissions factor-the number-one emissions factor, in a lot of cases," said Marley Finnegan.
The idea is that convention attendees will pitch in donations to help reduce the total climate impacts organizers deem unavoidable as a result of hosting the event in Chicago.
It will also be the first Democratic convention to collect compost, organizers said.
There's a plan for that, including a mix of carbon offset programs that will emphasize local donations, with a focus on waste diversion and recycling that should triple the impact at United Center.
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