What makes a green team outing green?

Imagine: your colleague sprints across the beach with a hoop in his hand, while someone else builds a giant octopus in the sand. No screen, no power cables, no engines. Just fun, sun, sand and zero emissions. That's what we're talking about when we talk about a green team outing.

But seriously…what is a green team outing actually? And why would you as a company in 2025 even choose something else? Let's break it down.

What is a green team outing?

A green team outing is an activity that is carried out with minimal ecological impact. It is all about smart choices: from transport to use of materials. No hassle with generators or diesel vans. No plastic junk. Just enjoying with respect for the planet.

Characteristics of a green team outing:

• Activities without power or fuel
• Use of natural or reusable materials
• Outdoor locations such as beach, forest or park
• Accessible by public transport or bicycle
• Local and seasonal food and drinks

And no, that doesn't mean you have to sit in a circle with a notebook and meditate. It can be hilarious, active, and totally unforgettable.

Why choose a green outing?

Okay, here comes the semi-serious pitch:

• It's better for the planet.
• As a company you show what you stand for.
• Your employees appreciate it.
• It really creates valuable moments.
• It saves money. Less logistics, less equipment rental, less hassle.
• It's not rocket science, it's common sense.

Flitz Events = green

At Flitz-Events we have been doing for years what others are only now considering: organizing outings without unnecessary CO2 or complicated installations. And it works. Why? Because our games and formats run on something that never runs out: human energy.

Examples?

• Pentathlon on the beach: Running, crawling, jumping. No engine, just motivation.
• Beach Clean-up Challenge: Doing good + feeling good = win-win.
• Building a bamboo tower: Constructive + creative + circular.
• Making sand sculptures: No cables, but competition.
• Flitz also thinks about transport, lunch, and timing, all without waste. Just nicely thought out. As it should be.

How do you recognize a sustainable green team outing?

Everyone is shouting “sustainable” these days. But how do you know if it really is?

Note:

• Is sustainability substantiated with examples?
• Are there alternatives for transportation, materials and catering?
• Is sustainability core business or just marketing?

How do you organize a green outing yourself?

Want to plan a greener-than-green day yourself? Here's a checklist with impact:

• Choose a location that you can reach on foot or by public transport.
• Avoid power-hungry activities.
• Go for a local lunch. Tasty and sustainable.
• Make sure your material can be reused. No disposables.
• Inform the team. Explain why you are going green. Impact = awareness.

Or… just let Flitz-Events arrange it for you. Saves you another script.

In short: what makes an outing green?

• No electricity or fossil fuels required
• Outside and accessible without a car
• Honest materials and food
• An organization that knows what they are doing
• And… lol. Because that remains the core.

Fancy a team outing that really makes an impact? Let Flitz-Events take you into their sustainable playing field. Team spirit + planet-friendly + fun = 100% spot on.

Green. Cosy. Simply well organised.