Client Success Story
NASPO Engages 2,400+ Attendees with Sustainable Conference Experiences
The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) has been partnering with Fill it Forward since 2024 to bring sustainability and charitable giving to its largest events. Through the NASPO Gives Back program, event-branded reusable bottles are distributed at four major conferences each year, reaching more than 2,400 attendees annually. By combining practical giveaways with a commitment to sustainability, NASPO enhances the conference experience while reinforcing its commitment to reducing single-use waste.
“Offering the bottles as a branded swag item allows us to give attendees something practical while reinforcing our commitment to sustainability. The program encourages attendees to refill and reuse throughout the conference, helping reduce single-use waste while also supporting charitable giving. Fill it Forward is easy to implement, integrates seamlessly into our event operations, and creates an engaging way for attendees to participate in sustainability efforts without adding complexity to the conference experience. Fill it Forward has become a consistent and impactful element of our conferences, supporting both our sustainability goals and our mission to give back through every event.”
Sydney McEntee,
Conferences and Events Coordinator at NASPO
A Natural Fit for Sustainable Procurement
As a leading procurement association, NASPO is deeply committed to advancing sustainable purchasing practices across its network. This focus makes their partnership with Fill it Forward a natural fit.
We’re proud that Cupanion Bottles have been selected for many of their events. Each bottle is made from 50% recycled content and manufactured in North America, helping reduce emissions associated with overseas production and shipping. Designed with sustainability in mind, each bottle offsets its production emissions after just two reuses, making it a smart choice for large-scale events.
Making Reuse Visible and Engaging
NASPO strategically places Cupanion Bottles near registration, with posters and stickers at water refill stations to encourage reuse throughout the event.
This approach boosts attendee engagement, making sustainability an interactive and visible part of the conference experience. At each event, attendees are invited to track their reuses—creating measurable environmental impact while supporting charitable causes.
Creating Collectible, Branded Experiences
A hallmark of NASPO’s approach is its creative and whimsical branding. Each event features a uniquely designed bottle that reflects the conference theme, turning them into collectible mementos that attendees look forward to. From the NASPO Annual Conference to the NASPO Exchange, these designs spark conversation and enhance the overall experience.
A Scalable, Award-Winning Program
Since becoming a Fill it Forward member in February 2024, NASPO has worked with Fill it Forward across multiple events and maintains three private groups to track recurring conferences. Their commitment to attendee engagement and reducing single-use waste has made Fill it Forward an integral part of their events—and a model for other organizations looking to combine sustainability with meaningful experiences.
In 2025, NASPO received the Fill it Forward Changemaker Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility category, celebrating its commitment to prioritizing sustainability, aligning business practices with unwavering ethical and socially responsible values.
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