sustainability green event planning

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1 sustainability green event planning Betty Lombardo, USP Katie Schumacher, ASU Zero Waste

2 green event practices agenda certification process operations & logistics

3 Green Event Program green event: reduce negative environmental and social impacts increase positive economic effects

4 Green Event: Benefits 1,600 ASU events per year: meet community expectations expresses our sustainability values serves as a leader for positive change increases sustainability awareness

5 download checklist bronze, silver or gold certification? process completed checklist to receive certification

6 Problem Saving the Document? Try Again. Check to see it is saved Print, complete and scan or take photo of completed doc Call Betty who will be happy to complete the checklist with you over the phone

7 Mandatory Requirements Avoid: - Styrofoam - Disposable Water Bottle Include: - Recycling

8 General Practice Items Attendees are asked to help meet recycling and event sustainability goals

9 General Practice Items Attendees are engaged in a sustainability activity or demonstration Vendors of goods and services are committed to sustainability practices Supplies are purchased in bulk

10 Food Services Recyclable service ware is used (if washable service ware is not) Serving trays and dishes are reusable Sustainable centerpieces are used Event uses unbleached or chlorine-free paper products (like coffee filters and napkins)

11 Food Large beverage-serving containers are used Attendees are educated about sustainable foods, when served Event serves locally grown/produced, in-season food, or organic food Event is catered by a vendor committed to sustainability practices

12 Marketing Communications Online event registration medium and are used to manage invites and RSVPs Event guides/agendas/programs are posted online prior to the event or distributed electronically Sustainability terms or concepts are displayed at the event Name tags, supplies, artwork, and decorations are reused from previous events

13 Printed Materials Printed materials are provided by request only Printed materials are printed double-sided Printed materials are printed using vegetable-based ink Signs, posters, and banners are printed without a date so that they may be reused

14 Promotional Items Promotional products are made from recycled or recyclable materials Promotional products were purchased from a local Farmer s Market Speaker was given a sustainable gift Gifts or favors are made using sustainable materials

15 Travel Often, ASU events require no travel at all, but if your event requires transportation of supplies, event organizers, or VIPs, use alternative transportation if possible Electric, Zipcar, or hybrid vehicles are used. Public transportation is encouraged

16 Staffing and Planning Event planning staff set sustainability goals or objectives and assigns duties Event staff attended a sustainability training session. Department announcement, ASU News article Post event meeting held

17 Innovation Credit Examples: We are not providing T-shirts or promotional items. Memorabilia and signage are date-less and used year after year. We will have a display on Biofuels

18 Certification Your certification level is determined by how many boxes you have checked: GOLD level is achieved with 32 or more boxes checked SILVER level is achieved with between 16 to 31 or more boxes checked BRONZE level is achieved with between 8 to 15 or more boxes checked

19 Application the completed Green Event Program certificate application to University Sustainability Practices will issue a Green Event certificate upon receiving and approving the completed checklist Thank you for all of your time and effort to host a GREEN event!

20 Certification

21 Pre Operations and Logistics During Post

22 Pre Event 1. Know your: Location Inside Outside Size and scale Anticipated waste Volunteers (bin guards) Tempe Staff BBQ example Material Consider vendor materials Common landfill items

23 What about composting? Only in the MU Only with Aramark Other locations as program expands

24 Pre Event 2. Submit Forms 30 days prior to event Facilities Management Waste removal (inside or outside) Moving and Event Services Bins Catering Green bin

25 During Event Make announcements What goes where Bin guards Option for large events

26 Post Event Clean-up Everyone plays a role!

27 Resources Facilities Management Moving and Event Services Aramark Office of Special Events

28 sustainability green event planning questions USP ASU Zero Waste