Sustainability Strategic Plan

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1 Sustainability Strategic Plan Live Green, Love Green, Think Green

2 Vision Statement The University of Iowa Dance Marathon will be sustainable when we integrate consistent and cohesive sustainable practices through building awareness of environmental sustainability by creating green initiatives in our organization, on campus, with our partners, and in the Iowa City community.

3 Goal 1 Increase education and awareness of sustainability in UIDM and other DM programs across the country. Strategy 1: Create a Sustainability Education Program within UIDM. Have Office of Sustainability Staff come speak at an All-Leadership Meeting Have a Sustainability breakout session/workshop at a Dancer Meeting Sustainability promotional video and social media campaign Sustainability T-Shirts Strategy 2: Reach out and mobilize other Dance Marathon programs to increase sustainability. Give a presentation on UIDM s sustainability efforts at the Dance Marathon Leadership Conference (DMLC) Work with other DM programs to improve sustainability across the entire organization Take part in a Sustainability Challenge with other DM programs (recycle challenge, can drive, etc.)

4 goal 2 Goal 2 Develop and improve partnerships with sponsors who share the same goal of sustainability. Strategy 1: Encourage our current partners to be more sustainable. Work with Mini programs and school eco-clubs to improve sustainability at Mini Dance Marathons Work with food sponsors to increase sustainable practices Have at least one zero-waste meal at the Big Event Strategy 2: Create new partnerships with sustainability minded groups and businesses. Reach out to TerraCycle for snack shack wrappers Reach out to New Pioneer Food Co-Op Work closely with EcoHawks and other groups on campus Seek sustainable merchandise sponsors Strategy 3: Work closely with sustainability partners throughout the entire year. Send holiday and thank you cards that emphasize sustainability accomplishments Include sustainability info in pitch given to new and prospective sponsors Advertise sustainability sponsors on Sustainability shirts

5 Goal 3 Improve sustainability at all Dance Marathon related events (Big Event, Family Events, campus events, etc.). Strategy 1: Incorporate recycling and composting at more DM events. Work with Office of Sustainability to get Eco- Stations for events Use Eco-Stations at campus events, Family Events, etc. Improve tracking of waste produced and waste diverted Implement a Dancer Meeting packet recycle option Strategy 2: Create sustainable fundraising events to raise money FTK and spread sustainability awareness. Incorporate sustainability into fundraising push day Walking challenge (donate to a dancer account if you have to drive) Create and sell UIDM reusable shopping bags Collect cans and bottles at football game tailgates

6 Committee Ideas Event Use recycled material for craft room during Big Event Work with UI Engineering and senior Engineering majors for possible senior projects that would help the Big Event be more sustainable Look into getting more energy efficient lighting Work on making campus events more eco-friendly Business Have paperless receipts when turning in money ( receipt option) Input donations using ipad or other electronic device instead of paper Utilize the analytic capabilities in tracking and collecting data on waste diversion at events Family Relations Have family reps use recycled material for the mail and crafts they make Create sustainable decorations and ensure that clean-up after the Big Event is sustainable Create a Dancing in Our Hearts garden or park (plant trees/flowers in memory of our DIH kiddos)

7 Development Increase sustainability at FTK Day by having ecostations and compostable/ recyclable utensils and plates for the meal Work with Mini Dance Marathons to increase sustainability at their events (partner with school Eco Clubs) Work with Catering to reduce food waste at Family Weekend Brunch PR/Creative Look into companies that sell more eco-friendly t-shirts and merchandise Create a UIDM Sustainability video Have a sustainability push on social media platforms to raise awareness Reduce printing needs (increase utilization of internet and social media) Sponsorship Work with local restaurants and sponsors to get a zero-waste meal at the Big Event Work with Community Day pertners to ensure that the events are sustainable Create partnerships with new eco-friendly sponsors

8 Operations Use recycled or repurposed material for Big Event decorations Make electronic signs on the IMU TV s during the Big Event Have an electronic version of Ask Me Booth information Morale Ensure dancers are aware of sustainability practices at the Big Event (recycling, composting, water jugs) Send morale group schedule online so dancers can have it on their phone instead of printing it out Reduce paper usage for mail call (one extended leadership mail call page) Committee Liaisons Provide each committee with at least one Sustainability liaison Liaisons are in communication with the committee s Director, Chairs, and committee members to help them be more environmentally-friendly and to provide assistance with projects and any questions Promote inter-committee collaboration and reach out to all of leadership to see if anyone else has ideas for making UIDM more sustainable