This guide provides information and recommendations for planning sustainable events at CSUN. It discusses establishing a sustainability representative, choosing green locations and promotions, partnering with sustainability organizations, using reusable supplies and giveaways, and sourcing sustainable food and items. The guide aims to help event planners reduce environmental impacts and earn a sustainability ranking for their event. It includes a glossary of sustainability terms and lists websites to find green products and supplies.
This document provides guidelines for planning sustainable events at UCSB, both on and off campus. It recommends communicating green values to guests and vendors, using electronic communications to reduce paper waste, choosing local and sustainable food and servingware options, selecting reusable promotional gifts, marketing green efforts online, encouraging low-carbon transportation, practicing reduce-reuse-recycle strategies, and utilizing campus sustainability resources like the Zero Waste Committee. For off-campus events, it suggests choosing nearby venues, offsetting flight emissions, staying at eco-certified hotels, conserving water and energy, and using public transit when possible. The index outlines the Associated Students Green Bill policies related to sustainable purchasing.
Hotel Sustainable Practices of Hacienda Venecia, ColombiaFlorie Thielin
Discover the sustainable practices of Hacienda Venecia, Coffee Farm, Hostel and Guesthouse located in Manizales, Colombia.
As part of her Hospitality Tour through Latin America, Florie collected their responsible practices for Hopineo.org and share with them a few tips on the subject. Read the full article on: http://hopineo.org/hacienda-venecia-chambres-hotes-colombie
A volunteer group of employees organized working in the garden of a local shelter to celebrate Earth Day and ongoing sustainability of the garden throughout the year. Support was provided by an outside organization and pictures would be posted. Employees who helped with events were recognized
This document outlines an Etwinning project called "DIVINA REDUCES" aimed at educating students about reducing waste and promoting more sustainable habits. The project focuses on reducing consumption and waste of key materials like paper, plastic, water, energy, and organic waste. It provides specific actions students can take to conserve resources, like using both sides of paper, bringing reusable containers instead of single-use plastic, fixing leaks, switching off lights when not in use, and creating posters to raise awareness. The goals are to teach students about protecting the environment, inculcate sustainable behaviors, and make classrooms more ecologically friendly through applying the 3Rs of reduce, reuse and recycle.
The document provides information about the 14th annual EcoBuzz Conference hosted by the Peel Environmental Youth Alliance. The conference includes various workshops on environmental themes for youth to learn and be inspired to take action. It highlights the keynote speaker, schedule of workshops and presenters, as well as sustainable initiatives taken to reduce the event's environmental impact.
The document proposes distributing reusable bags to consumers to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags. It notes that plastic bags constitute 10% of waste in the region and are detrimental to the environment. Using reusable bags can save hundreds of plastic bags per year. The proposal aims to raise awareness of the environmental and economic impacts of reusable bags and influence positive attitudes towards using reusable bags instead of plastic bags.
Environmental Management At Grand Hyatt New York October 2009DianaBeltnra
Grand Hyatt New York has implemented an environmental management program to reduce its environmental impact. The program is led by an Environmental Development Manager and a Green Committee of 20 associates. It aims to conserve energy and water, reduce waste, implement sustainable purchasing, and educate guests and employees about environmental initiatives. Recent accomplishments include installing efficient lighting and appliances, implementing linen reuse programs, increasing recycling, donating surplus items, and using eco-friendly cleaning chemicals. The hotel is committed to continuously improving its environmental performance.
This document provides guidelines for planning sustainable events at UCSB, both on and off campus. It recommends communicating green values to guests and vendors, using electronic communications to reduce paper waste, choosing local and sustainable food and servingware options, selecting reusable promotional gifts, marketing green efforts online, encouraging low-carbon transportation, practicing reduce-reuse-recycle strategies, and utilizing campus sustainability resources like the Zero Waste Committee. For off-campus events, it suggests choosing nearby venues, offsetting flight emissions, staying at eco-certified hotels, conserving water and energy, and using public transit when possible. The index outlines the Associated Students Green Bill policies related to sustainable purchasing.
Hotel Sustainable Practices of Hacienda Venecia, ColombiaFlorie Thielin
Discover the sustainable practices of Hacienda Venecia, Coffee Farm, Hostel and Guesthouse located in Manizales, Colombia.
As part of her Hospitality Tour through Latin America, Florie collected their responsible practices for Hopineo.org and share with them a few tips on the subject. Read the full article on: http://hopineo.org/hacienda-venecia-chambres-hotes-colombie
A volunteer group of employees organized working in the garden of a local shelter to celebrate Earth Day and ongoing sustainability of the garden throughout the year. Support was provided by an outside organization and pictures would be posted. Employees who helped with events were recognized
This document outlines an Etwinning project called "DIVINA REDUCES" aimed at educating students about reducing waste and promoting more sustainable habits. The project focuses on reducing consumption and waste of key materials like paper, plastic, water, energy, and organic waste. It provides specific actions students can take to conserve resources, like using both sides of paper, bringing reusable containers instead of single-use plastic, fixing leaks, switching off lights when not in use, and creating posters to raise awareness. The goals are to teach students about protecting the environment, inculcate sustainable behaviors, and make classrooms more ecologically friendly through applying the 3Rs of reduce, reuse and recycle.
The document provides information about the 14th annual EcoBuzz Conference hosted by the Peel Environmental Youth Alliance. The conference includes various workshops on environmental themes for youth to learn and be inspired to take action. It highlights the keynote speaker, schedule of workshops and presenters, as well as sustainable initiatives taken to reduce the event's environmental impact.
The document proposes distributing reusable bags to consumers to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags. It notes that plastic bags constitute 10% of waste in the region and are detrimental to the environment. Using reusable bags can save hundreds of plastic bags per year. The proposal aims to raise awareness of the environmental and economic impacts of reusable bags and influence positive attitudes towards using reusable bags instead of plastic bags.
Environmental Management At Grand Hyatt New York October 2009DianaBeltnra
Grand Hyatt New York has implemented an environmental management program to reduce its environmental impact. The program is led by an Environmental Development Manager and a Green Committee of 20 associates. It aims to conserve energy and water, reduce waste, implement sustainable purchasing, and educate guests and employees about environmental initiatives. Recent accomplishments include installing efficient lighting and appliances, implementing linen reuse programs, increasing recycling, donating surplus items, and using eco-friendly cleaning chemicals. The hotel is committed to continuously improving its environmental performance.
Green meetings aim to minimize environmental impact by incorporating sustainability best practices. They can generate cost savings and competitive advantages while satisfying environmentally-conscious delegates. On average, a 3-day conference produces over 60 pounds of waste and 1400 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per person. When planning a green meeting, considerations include using reusable/bulk food service items, minimizing materials and packaging for exhibitions, promoting digital and reduced paper communications, and encouraging low-impact transportation. The Grand Hyatt New York supports green meetings with services like recycling, food donation programs, transit information, and an environmental manager for consultation.
The document describes RefillMyBottle, an initiative to reduce plastic waste from water bottles in Bali. Over 5 million tourists visit Bali each year and use over 6 million single-use plastic water bottles per month. RefillMyBottle addresses this by creating a network of "RefillStations" where people can refill reusable water bottles for free or low cost. The initiative aims to reduce plastic waste and encourage sustainable water consumption among both travelers and locals. It is led by a small team of "Wateriors" and supported by volunteers across Bali.
Hyatts Commitment And Grand Hyatt New Green ProgramDianaBeltnra
The document outlines Hyatt's commitment to environmental sustainability. It discusses Hyatt's goals of becoming a leader in sustainable hotel practices, the preferred hotel for guests, and employer of choice. It details Hyatt's 5 focus areas of awareness & education, waste & emissions, energy & water, purchasing, and building design. It provides examples of Hyatt's current initiatives and future goals in each area. It also summarizes the environmental program at the Grand Hyatt New York, including their green committee, initiatives around awareness, waste reduction, energy/water conservation and purchasing.
The document discusses a school's efforts to promote environmental sustainability and responsible consumer habits among its students. It outlines various campaigns and activities the school and its "Green Patrol" student group will participate in related to waste reduction, recycling, and caring for the planet. The document also provides criteria for responsible shopping, such as buying only what is needed, supporting fair trade and local commerce, avoiding excessive packaging and single-use items, and choosing sustainable, low-impact products and food sources.
This document provides over 200 tips for living more sustainably and reducing one's carbon footprint in India. It includes tips related to reducing paper and energy usage, transportation choices, diet, water conservation, waste reduction, renewable energy adoption, and more. The tips are intended to provide small actions individuals can take to help address climate change in their daily lives.
Unilever's approach to sustainability focuses on minimizing the negative environmental impacts of its manufacturing processes, like water usage and carbon emissions. It also aims to maximize the positive social impacts of its products. Regarding water usage, Unilever works to reduce usage in its factories, design products that need less water, and partners with suppliers on sustainable agriculture programs. Through brands like Lifebuoy soap, the company promotes hygiene education and behavior change programs to improve health outcomes in developing countries.
The document summarizes a school recycling assistance grant from MassDEP's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program that provided $30,000-$100,000 to Greenfield Public Schools to establish recycling and composting programs. It describes the programs implemented at 5 Greenfield schools that divert 75-86% of cafeteria waste to composting, reducing trash by 5 tons. It provides resources for setting up various sizes of composting programs from worm bins to large commercial facilities.
The document discusses the Ipswich Sustainable Education (ISE) program which focuses on establishing sustainable practices in Ipswich schools including school gardens, composting, recycling, and integrating sustainability into the curriculum. Key aspects of the program include collaborating with parents, students, teachers and the community to implement initiatives like composting over 76 tons of food waste annually, installing hydration stations, and establishing green teams to teach students about the environment. The goal is to guide children's healthy habits and reduce waste through hands-on learning opportunities while conserving resources.
Riya Aseef is responsible for ensuring contamination does not occur in event compost bags. The document provides tips for catering such as using recyclable, compostable, or reusable serving items and avoiding single-serve packets. It also discusses using compost bins or bags, putting up signs, training volunteers, and donating leftover food to reduce waste. The overall message is to think green when planning events.
Community In Bloom is a national gardening movement in Singapore launched in 2005. It aims to foster a gardening culture by facilitating community gardening projects across the country. These projects involve residents, students, and workers cultivating gardens together on common green spaces. Community In Bloom provides support and guides these groups to establish and sustain their gardens long-term. It also networks all community gardeners together to promote gardening nationwide.
This document discusses keys to reducing waste at outdoor special events. It recommends using compostable and recyclable products and controlling vendor waste. Partnerships with organizations can help with waste reduction efforts. Staff and volunteers dedicated to onsite waste management are important. Communication of the waste reduction plan to vendors and attendees is also key. Onsite resource and recovery stations manned by volunteers are crucial for proper waste sorting. Post-event, collecting waste diversion data and celebrating accomplishments can improve future events.
Community Gardening Success Factors: Growing Vibrant And Viable Community Gar...GeoAnitia
The document provides guidance on establishing and maintaining successful community gardens. It discusses 9 key factors (the 9Ps) to focus on: plants, people, planning, process, partnerships, place, physical maintenance, patience, and pleasure. Engaging the community and developing a shared vision through planning processes are important to create a vibrant garden that meets community needs and interests. Inducting new members properly and maintaining the garden are also essential.
New models for growing and accessing fresh produce for emergency food programs in efforts to increase access to fresh, nutritious produce, to improve community wellness.
The document proposes reducing plastic usage on the Graded campus. It suggests providing each student and faculty with a reusable aluminum water bottle to replace plastic bottles sold in the snack bar. Several issues arose with proposed solutions, such as water fountains not fitting bottles or producing messy spills. Alternative options for sparkling water and sports drinks were also discussed. The group's goal is to educate the community on plastic pollution and make Graded a more sustainable environment.
The document summarizes a campaign conducted by students of Delhi Public School in Hyderabad, India to promote the use of clay Ganesh idols instead of plaster of Paris idols during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The students conducted door-to-door signature campaigns and awareness programs to educate people about the environmental damage caused by immersing plaster idols. They encouraged people to buy cheaper clay idols instead. As a result of the campaign, over 200 people promised to use clay idols and many students reported using clay idols themselves. The number of people using environmentally-harmful plaster idols decreased significantly.
The document discusses green meetings and provides examples of green destinations, venues, food and beverage options, and group activities that meeting planners can incorporate to make meetings more sustainable. It also lists resources for green meetings including certification programs, organizations, and websites with information on topics like reducing waste, energy efficiency, local sourcing of food, and giving back to local communities.
This document outlines an action plan to promote environmental stewardship at the personal, community, and institutional levels. At the personal level, it recommends living simply and reducing consumption of resources. At the community level, it suggests activities like developing herbal gardens, organizing plastic-free campaigns, and composting waste. At the institutional level, it proposes establishing herbal gardens, using sustainable energy sources, conducting environmental education programs, and celebrating annual events like Earth Day. The overall goal is to encourage ecologically friendly habits and raise awareness of environmental issues.
Rider University's second sustainable newsletter highlights tips for having a green holiday season, including reusing wrapping materials, sending e-cards, and donating unwanted items. It also provides updates on sustainability events and features a local business, The Whole Earth Center, that sells environmentally friendly products and funds environmental projects. An interview with Dr. Barry Truchil discusses his involvement in sustainability initiatives at the municipal and university levels and how the movement has become more inclusive of communities and businesses.
Green meetings aim to minimize environmental impact by incorporating sustainability best practices. They can generate cost savings and competitive advantages while satisfying environmentally-conscious delegates. On average, a 3-day conference produces over 60 pounds of waste and 1400 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per person. When planning a green meeting, considerations include using reusable/bulk food service items, minimizing materials and packaging for exhibitions, promoting digital and reduced paper communications, and encouraging low-impact transportation. The Grand Hyatt New York supports green meetings with services like recycling, food donation programs, transit information, and an environmental manager for consultation.
The document describes RefillMyBottle, an initiative to reduce plastic waste from water bottles in Bali. Over 5 million tourists visit Bali each year and use over 6 million single-use plastic water bottles per month. RefillMyBottle addresses this by creating a network of "RefillStations" where people can refill reusable water bottles for free or low cost. The initiative aims to reduce plastic waste and encourage sustainable water consumption among both travelers and locals. It is led by a small team of "Wateriors" and supported by volunteers across Bali.
Hyatts Commitment And Grand Hyatt New Green ProgramDianaBeltnra
The document outlines Hyatt's commitment to environmental sustainability. It discusses Hyatt's goals of becoming a leader in sustainable hotel practices, the preferred hotel for guests, and employer of choice. It details Hyatt's 5 focus areas of awareness & education, waste & emissions, energy & water, purchasing, and building design. It provides examples of Hyatt's current initiatives and future goals in each area. It also summarizes the environmental program at the Grand Hyatt New York, including their green committee, initiatives around awareness, waste reduction, energy/water conservation and purchasing.
The document discusses a school's efforts to promote environmental sustainability and responsible consumer habits among its students. It outlines various campaigns and activities the school and its "Green Patrol" student group will participate in related to waste reduction, recycling, and caring for the planet. The document also provides criteria for responsible shopping, such as buying only what is needed, supporting fair trade and local commerce, avoiding excessive packaging and single-use items, and choosing sustainable, low-impact products and food sources.
This document provides over 200 tips for living more sustainably and reducing one's carbon footprint in India. It includes tips related to reducing paper and energy usage, transportation choices, diet, water conservation, waste reduction, renewable energy adoption, and more. The tips are intended to provide small actions individuals can take to help address climate change in their daily lives.
Unilever's approach to sustainability focuses on minimizing the negative environmental impacts of its manufacturing processes, like water usage and carbon emissions. It also aims to maximize the positive social impacts of its products. Regarding water usage, Unilever works to reduce usage in its factories, design products that need less water, and partners with suppliers on sustainable agriculture programs. Through brands like Lifebuoy soap, the company promotes hygiene education and behavior change programs to improve health outcomes in developing countries.
The document summarizes a school recycling assistance grant from MassDEP's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program that provided $30,000-$100,000 to Greenfield Public Schools to establish recycling and composting programs. It describes the programs implemented at 5 Greenfield schools that divert 75-86% of cafeteria waste to composting, reducing trash by 5 tons. It provides resources for setting up various sizes of composting programs from worm bins to large commercial facilities.
The document discusses the Ipswich Sustainable Education (ISE) program which focuses on establishing sustainable practices in Ipswich schools including school gardens, composting, recycling, and integrating sustainability into the curriculum. Key aspects of the program include collaborating with parents, students, teachers and the community to implement initiatives like composting over 76 tons of food waste annually, installing hydration stations, and establishing green teams to teach students about the environment. The goal is to guide children's healthy habits and reduce waste through hands-on learning opportunities while conserving resources.
Riya Aseef is responsible for ensuring contamination does not occur in event compost bags. The document provides tips for catering such as using recyclable, compostable, or reusable serving items and avoiding single-serve packets. It also discusses using compost bins or bags, putting up signs, training volunteers, and donating leftover food to reduce waste. The overall message is to think green when planning events.
Community In Bloom is a national gardening movement in Singapore launched in 2005. It aims to foster a gardening culture by facilitating community gardening projects across the country. These projects involve residents, students, and workers cultivating gardens together on common green spaces. Community In Bloom provides support and guides these groups to establish and sustain their gardens long-term. It also networks all community gardeners together to promote gardening nationwide.
This document discusses keys to reducing waste at outdoor special events. It recommends using compostable and recyclable products and controlling vendor waste. Partnerships with organizations can help with waste reduction efforts. Staff and volunteers dedicated to onsite waste management are important. Communication of the waste reduction plan to vendors and attendees is also key. Onsite resource and recovery stations manned by volunteers are crucial for proper waste sorting. Post-event, collecting waste diversion data and celebrating accomplishments can improve future events.
Community Gardening Success Factors: Growing Vibrant And Viable Community Gar...GeoAnitia
The document provides guidance on establishing and maintaining successful community gardens. It discusses 9 key factors (the 9Ps) to focus on: plants, people, planning, process, partnerships, place, physical maintenance, patience, and pleasure. Engaging the community and developing a shared vision through planning processes are important to create a vibrant garden that meets community needs and interests. Inducting new members properly and maintaining the garden are also essential.
New models for growing and accessing fresh produce for emergency food programs in efforts to increase access to fresh, nutritious produce, to improve community wellness.
The document proposes reducing plastic usage on the Graded campus. It suggests providing each student and faculty with a reusable aluminum water bottle to replace plastic bottles sold in the snack bar. Several issues arose with proposed solutions, such as water fountains not fitting bottles or producing messy spills. Alternative options for sparkling water and sports drinks were also discussed. The group's goal is to educate the community on plastic pollution and make Graded a more sustainable environment.
The document summarizes a campaign conducted by students of Delhi Public School in Hyderabad, India to promote the use of clay Ganesh idols instead of plaster of Paris idols during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The students conducted door-to-door signature campaigns and awareness programs to educate people about the environmental damage caused by immersing plaster idols. They encouraged people to buy cheaper clay idols instead. As a result of the campaign, over 200 people promised to use clay idols and many students reported using clay idols themselves. The number of people using environmentally-harmful plaster idols decreased significantly.
The document discusses green meetings and provides examples of green destinations, venues, food and beverage options, and group activities that meeting planners can incorporate to make meetings more sustainable. It also lists resources for green meetings including certification programs, organizations, and websites with information on topics like reducing waste, energy efficiency, local sourcing of food, and giving back to local communities.
This document outlines an action plan to promote environmental stewardship at the personal, community, and institutional levels. At the personal level, it recommends living simply and reducing consumption of resources. At the community level, it suggests activities like developing herbal gardens, organizing plastic-free campaigns, and composting waste. At the institutional level, it proposes establishing herbal gardens, using sustainable energy sources, conducting environmental education programs, and celebrating annual events like Earth Day. The overall goal is to encourage ecologically friendly habits and raise awareness of environmental issues.
Rider University's second sustainable newsletter highlights tips for having a green holiday season, including reusing wrapping materials, sending e-cards, and donating unwanted items. It also provides updates on sustainability events and features a local business, The Whole Earth Center, that sells environmentally friendly products and funds environmental projects. An interview with Dr. Barry Truchil discusses his involvement in sustainability initiatives at the municipal and university levels and how the movement has become more inclusive of communities and businesses.
The document summarizes the results of an online survey about sustainability conducted by the group. It includes the survey questions asked about sustainability views and practices. Responses showed differing definitions of sustainability but common themes of resource conservation and balance. The document also provides information about sustainability practices in Hawaii like agritourism, water catchment, and farmers markets. It discusses sustainability efforts at UH Hilo and tips individuals can take to live more sustainably such as reducing waste and buying local.
This document provides tips and recommendations for sustainable and environmentally friendly gifts for the holiday season. It discusses considering factors like how a product is made, what materials it uses, and where it is produced. Some recommended green gifts highlighted include chocolate from Verē Goods, unique gifts made from recycled materials from Uncommon Goods, stocking stuffers like books on sustainability, and donating to organizations like the World Wildlife Fund in someone's honor. The document emphasizes that green gifts have evolved to be high quality and beautiful while still adhering to environmental values.
This document provides tips and recommendations for establishing an effective recycling program at special events to reduce waste and environmental impact. It recommends starting small by making minor adjustments, preventing waste by reducing single-use items and encouraging reuse, and obtaining buy-in from event organizers and vendors. It also suggests tapping local community resources for assistance with collection bins, signage, and hauling recyclables in order to implement a successful recycling program without a large budget.
Green schools can generate cost savings through reduced water and energy use while also being environmentally friendly. Some tips to make schools more sustainable include encouraging walking to school, having teachers reduce paper usage, serving locally-sourced meals, recycling, growing vegetables, reusing old objects, saving energy by turning off lights and appliances, using natural cleaning products, and teaching lessons outside. The school can also spread awareness of eco-friendly practices to the local community through events and volunteer opportunities.
Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions.
Chartwells, the food service provider for Southern Connecticut State University, has partnered with the school to launch green initiatives in campus dining to support the university's sustainability efforts. New programs include recycling, reducing food waste, using sustainable packaging and serving locally-sourced and fair trade products. The initiatives promote environmental stewardship across dining operations in accordance with Chartwells' philosophy of nourishing students and community.
The document summarizes USD's zero waste initiative and goals. It states that USD aims for a 90% diversion rate from landfills during initial stages, and full diversion over time. It also provides data on USD's current waste streams, which are mostly solid waste and commingled recycling. The document provides tips for hosting zero waste events, such as using reusable supplies and food packaging, composting food scraps, and properly sorting waste.
Zoos can play an important role in promoting sustainability and conservation. They can increase their "handprint" by encouraging positive sustainable actions among visitors and staff. Some ways zoos can do this include practicing sustainable energy, waste management, and resource use within their own operations, and educating the public about sustainability issues and solutions through their programming. Leading by example and sharing their sustainable practices can help zoos influence visitor attitudes and behaviors to be more environmentally friendly.
The document provides information about NC State University's miniMAX Pilot program which aims to reduce waste and increase recycling by replacing standard deskside waste bins with smaller "mini-bins". Key points include:
- Each desk will receive one small recycling bin and one mini hanging bin for landfill waste to encourage waste reduction.
- The program has led to an estimated 15% increase in recycling and savings of $13,000 at other universities by reducing bin liners.
- Individuals must continue emptying their own bins into central recycling areas located in high traffic spaces like hallways on a regular basis.
Arizona Interfaith Power & Light Individual Commitment Statement Z2P
This document contains an individual commitment statement for members of Arizona Interfaith Power & Light, an organization that seeks to promote energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy to address climate change. Members commit to encouraging their faith communities to join AZIPL and to undertake personal actions like conducting energy audits, using renewable energy, and supporting sustainable policies. The commitment supports AZIPL's goals of protecting the environment, public health, and ensuring sustainable energy for all.
The document discusses CareFusion's Green Plan awareness initiatives for reducing environmental impact through various recycling and waste reduction programs from May 2014 to September 2014. Some key points include:
1. Encouraging involvement in recycling programs by disposing of waste correctly, reducing paper usage, and using reusable items like mugs and bags.
2. Highlighting various events in the community for items like used oil recycling and paper shredding to encourage participation.
3. Providing tips and reminders about reducing energy usage through practices like switching off lights and using more efficient bulbs.
Each average-size middle school creates over 40,000 pounds of lunch waste per year. By reducing items that must be thrown out and only using items that can be eaten, reused, recycled, or composted, schools can prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and save energy. The document provides tips for organizing a waste-free lunch day at school to raise awareness, including educating students and staff, having students bring waste-free lunches, and measuring the success of waste reduction.
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2. I NT R O
C S U N
A B O UT
A.S. Sustainability and Recycling Services The recycling program at CSUN was
established in 1991 as a collaborative effort between Associated Students and the
University to divert recyclable materials from the University’s waste stream and to
promote the benefits of recycling. The program has recently been renamed to A.S.
Sustainability and Recycling and continues to support the campus community with
over 200 recycling bins and by supporting and implementing various sustainability
initiatives all over campus.
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
3. This guide is an all encompassing sustainable event planner. No matter the size
of your event, everything you need to throw an eco-friendly event is listed
here! As a university, we have a special role as educators, leaders, and
innovators to work together in creating sustainable alternatives for a
thriving human society.
Earn recognition for your event using the checklist at the end of the guide to
assess your events level of sustainability. Depending on the items checked off,
a ranking of bronze, silver, gold or platinum will be awarded.
For questions or an event consultant, please contact:
AS Recycling at ursrrr@csun.edu
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EVENTS WITH
POSITIVE
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Biodegradable Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms.
Carbon Footprint Amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into
the atmosphere by the activities of an individual, company, country, etc.
Compost Organic matter which has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and
soil amendment. Compost is a key ingredient in organic farming. At the simplest level,
the process of composting simply requires making a heap of wetted organic matter
(leaves, "green" food waste) and waiting for the materials to break down into humus
after a period of weeks or months.
Green Event Incorporate a wide spectrum of environmental and social considerations
throughout all stages in order to minimize negative impact on the world.
Green Washing This is the practice of companies untruthfully spinning their products
and policies as being “environmentally friendly.”
Locally Grown Foods Locally grown refer to food and other agricultural products, for
example wool or flowers that are grown or produced, processed and then sold within
a certain area.
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Organic Food The product of a farming system which avoids the use of man-made
fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators and livestock feed additives. Irradiation
and the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or products produced from
or by GMOs are generally prohibited by organic legislation.
Recycle A process to change materials (waste) into new products to prevent waste
of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials,
reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution
(from landfilling) by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lower
greenhouse gas emissions as compared to plastic production. Recycling is a key
component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the "Reduce,
Reuse, and Recycle" waste hierarchy.
Reduce To lessen the amount individuals use of any particular resource or material.
Reuse- To employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of more than once.
Sustainable Relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so the
resource is not depleted or permanently damaged (reusing items or using solar
power energy, for example). In other words, it is meeting the needs of today
without sacrificing the needs of the future.
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• Concerts
• Banquets
• Fundraisers
• Campus Fairs
• Tabling Events
• Lectures, Presentations,
or Speaker Events
• Clubs, Organizations,
Sorority/Fraternity Events
• Meetings/Meet and Greets
• Food – Our food choices can potentially
make a huge impact on our environment,
so choose healthy and sustainable options.
• Water reductions – Save water in the
current drought through location and
food selection.
• Waste management – Reduce, reuse,
recycle! Cutting down the amount of items
we use and diverting those we do leads to
a healthier community and planet.
• Energy Conservation – You can save money
and natural resources by cutting down on
energy usage.
THIS GUIDE
APPLIES TO
AREAS OF IMPACT
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• Appoint a sustainability rep
• Choose a location
Include some
of these sustainable
alternatives to
lessen your events
environmental
impact.
QUICK TIPQUICK TIP
- This person should oversee all purchasing and planning for the event to
make sure everything is done in the most sustainable manner possible.
- They will make sure the methods used will save the most energy, water,
and waste from being sent to landfills.
- If you need advice on sustainable event planning, a meeting can be set
up with a representative from AS Sustainability and Recycling.
- For day events, host outdoors or in a building with an abundance
of windows for natural lighting.
- Hold the event near trees, when it’s too hot, this will cool down attendees
without the use of fans or misters.
- Host the event in popular areas that make alternative transportation a
viable option for attendees. Make sure people are able to walk, bike, or
carpool to the event and include information on nearby bus stops or
alternative options.
- Remind guests about campus programs such as Rideshare or Zipcar,
provided to help CSUN students make arrangements for carpool and
inexpensive car rentals.
BEFORE THE EVENT
9. PROMOTING THE EVENT
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• Steer away from paper communications for advertising events
• Utilize Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, mass emails, etc.
• If you’re a recognized club, AS Marketing will promote your event through Instagram for
free! Tag @csunas AND use the hashtag #CSUNASTakeover on your club and organizations
posts on Thursdays and they will repost!
• Tablets/laptops are great forsurveys, social media promotions,QR codes,or PowerPoint slides
• Chalk on sidewalks is a good way to advertise
• If paper is a must, use post-consumer recycled paper with soy or vegetable-based inks,
avoid lamination or bright colors. Present information in the most compact manner possible,
and don’t buy large quantities that will end up in the trash. Double-sided fliers or printing on
the back of scratch paper is another option.
• Reusing is one of the best practices for greening events. Order banners, posters and
organic cotton shirts without the date for annual events.
In this new age of information and social media,
paperless promotion has never been easier!
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• Partner with non-profits or organizations that promote sustainability
• CSUN has previously partnered with the Thirst Project, American Textile
Recycling, Heal the Bay, Grid Solar, Food Forward, Tree People, and others
• Incorporate a service component into the event to foster environmental,
for example, have attendees plant a tree or “leave no trace”
• Offer volunteer opportunities to students
• In addition to healthy food, add some sort of interactive element to
promote an active lifestyle
• Reach out to CSUN’s Community Health and Well being center for advice
on how to engage your campus community
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• Associated Students, USU, and Student Marketing &
Communications are departments with items available
for loan, just ask!
• CSUN regularly works with All Valley Party Rentals
and Town & Country Rentals, both offer competitive
rates, set-up and take down
• Publications, banners, and signs without dates can
be reused year after year
• Consider buying reusable dinnerware/silverware
and cups or drink coolers for smaller events
• Buy reusable water bottles as a giveaway for
attendees and have them use it at your event
• Incentivize “BYOWB” (Bring your own water bottle)
• Ask caterers if they can provide reusable utensils
• Use a solar powered generator to power the event
• This year CSUN’s Earth Fair, was solar powered for
one hour. If interested in solar power, contact us!
When available, opt for borrowing
items from other campus departments.
Remember, rent over purchase!
SUPPLIES
Bad Single use items of any sort and items
with excessive or individual packaging
Better Decorations made of live materials
(plants, food) and banners/flyers made of
recycleable materials
Best Bulk packaged products, reusable
decorations (no dates or specific names),
art that can be given away afterwards
Overall selection of sustainable supplies
12. C S U N
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• To save resources, give away experiences rather than material items,
such as tickets to events on campus, or a massage at the Oasis, etc.
• Choose sustainable manufactured items, made of recyclable materials,
manufactured locally, from companies with strong sustainability policies
• Give away reusable items, this reduces the amount of items sent to landfills
• Give out tote bags, lunch boxes, water bottles, even home decorations
• Avoid excess packaging of individual wrapped promotional items. When
ordering promotional items, request items are not individually wrapped.
• Choose items that are useful, reusable, durable, or have educational value. Items
that will be used long after the event is over such as reusable cloth bags or water
bottles are preferable. Avoid single use items.
• Choose organic cotton t-shirts for all events, staff as well as for shirts to be sold
or given away. Other sustainable t-shirts
include are those made from bamboo,
recycled cotton, or recycled water bottles. COOL
GIVEAWAYS
13. C S U N
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Food and Beverage Ware
worldcentric.org
preserveproducts.com
joannehudson.com
sustyparty.com
ecopartytime.com
ecoproductsstore.com
Reusable Dinnerware
lifewithoutplastic.com/store/
Giveaways
Weisenbach recycledproducts.com
Adapt Consulting Inc. adaptadspecialty.com
Busch Systems buschsystems.com
Target Marketing Group recycledpromos.com
FIND SUSTAINABLE
ITEMS ON THESE SITES
When purchasing, please be aware of something many
companies take part in: green washing. Green washing is
disinformation disseminated by an organization so as to
present an environmentally responsible public image.
Read more about it here:
greenwashingindex.com/about-greenwashing/
QUICKTIPQUICKTIP
14. C S U N
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• Promoting a healthy lifestyle promotes
sustainable (organic) food systems
• Organic food options are best as they
are locally grown, pesticide free, and
have little negative environmental impact
FEEDFEED
SOULSOUL
Y UR• Reducing meat consumption saves
water and other natural resources
PROVIDE FRESH AND HEALTHY
OPTIONS ON THE EVENT MENU
PROVIDE VEGETARIAN
OR VEGAN OPTIONS
• Buying in bulk is beneficial because it
saves plastic and natural resources that
are put into manufacturing individually
wrapped items
BUY IN BULK
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C S U N
• Styrofoam is a very commonly used
material for to-go boxes, but takes years
and years to biodegrade in a landfill
• Here at CSUN we only recycle
#1 or #2 (PET) plastic
• Finger foods are simple and
mitigate the use for dinnerware
MAKE SURE VENDORS
DO NOT BRING STYROFOAM
SEE IF VENDORS CAN
BRING #1 OR #2 PLASTIC
• Locally grown food means less
carbon emissions and gasoline let
into the atmosphere
SERVE LOCALLY GROWN FOOD
SERVE FINGER FOODS
• This is important because out of
season fruits and vegetables require
much more water and resources to
grow. There are always plenty of in
season crops, see the CA list here:
cuesa.org/eatseasonally/charts
SERVE IN SEASON
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
• Fair Trade products are food/crafts
produced under standards designed to
end, and prevent poverty, sweatshop
labor conditions, environmental
degradation, etc., that are endemic to
the free trade “race to the bottom” that
puts profits above people and the planet.
PURCHASE FAIR TRADE ITEMS
USE EATWELLGUIDE.ORG TO FIND SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANTS AND MARKETS NEAR YOU
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REDUCING EVENT WASTE
• Consult AS Recycling at least one month in advanced to set up recycling bins at events
• Simply call the office and ask to set up event recycling!
• Consult with the Institute for Sustainability to see if composting at the event is possible
• While the on campus composting site is still in its early stages, it could be possible
to compost organic waste from small events
• Reduce printing through centralized signage or larger signs at the event
• Ensure event vendors comply with zero waste standards
• No styrofoam, #1 or #2 plastic only, etc
• Check out csun.edu/as/recycling for information on what is and isn’t recyclable!
• If you have extra edible food after an event, please contact CSUN’s Food Recovery
Network at frn@my.csun.edu. They take excess food and donate it to local food banks!
Zero Waste is what we strive for in every event. This term means to maximize recycling, minimize
waste, reduce consumption and ensure that products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back
into nature or the marketplace. To achieve this, plan ahead for waste disposal and recycling services.
17. DURING THE EVENT
AFTER THE EVENT
C S U N
• Ensure waste and recycling are bagged and
placed in the correct locations for collection
• Send electronic “thank you” notes
• Donate any extra food to local food banks,
CSUN partners up with MEND, a local
non-profit food bank
• Promote the events sustainability success
• Ensure every attendee receives
information on the sustainable efforts
• Turn off all unnecessary lighting
during the events
• Make sure all attendees utilize the
recycling bins
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18. R ANKINGS
C S U N
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Check off each item fulfilled during
events to rank your sustainability!
29 - 3521 - 28 36 - 4312 - 20
Each item has its
worth, add them
up to calculate
your points:
19. C S U N
Include sustainable efforts in
promotional materials (Bring your
own water bottles, for example)
Provide fresh and healthy options
on the event menu
Provide vegetarian or vegan options
(reducing meat consumption saves
water and other natural resources)
Buy in bulk (Nothing individually packaged)
Make sure vendors do not bring Styrofoam
(takes years and years to biodegrade)
See if vendors can bring #1 or #2 plastic
Serve locally grown food
Serve finger foods to mitigate the use
of silverware
Serve fruits and vegetables that are in season
Reduce printing through
centralized signage or larger
signs at the event
Purchase Fair Trade items
Consult AS Recycling at least one month in
advanced to set up recycling bins at the event
Consult with the Institute for
Sustainability to see if composting
at the event is possible
Ensure event vendors comply with
zero waste standards
Ensure all attendees receive
information on sustainable efforts
Turn off any unnecessary
lighting during the event
Monitor water usage during
the event
Make sure attendees are
utilizing the recycling bins
Ensure waste and recycling
are bagged and placed in the
correct locations for collection
Send electronic “thank you” notes
Donate any extra food to a local food
bank
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20. C S U N
Have the event in an area with
natural lighting
Encourage ride share
Incentivize ride share or alternate
transportation (bikes, buses, etc.)
Utilize digital promotion
Paperless promotion plan
If paper is necessary, use recycled
content paper
Partner with non-profits or
organizations that promote
sustainability somehow
Utilize CSUN’s green events guide
for purchasing
Choose sustainable manufactured
items (Made of natural materials,
recycled materials, etc.)
Borrow items from other campus
departments
Incorporate a service component into
the event (Plant a tree, leave no trace)
Rent items rather than buy them
Buy items that can be reused
Reusable cups/water bottles
Reusable silverware
Reusable plates
Recyclable cups
Give away reusable items
Use a solar powered generator to
power the event
Purchase items in bulk that are not
individually wrapped
Give away experiences instead
of items
Promote the events sustainability
success
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21. AS Recycling
818-677-4262
Institute for Sustainability
818-677-7710
Located at the USU
crsrrr@csun.edu
Santa Susana Hall, Room 116
sustainability@csun.edu
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JUST TO SAY HI
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS,
CONCERNS OR
JUST TO SAY HI
22. C S U N
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Greenwashing
Movement to stop: stopgreenwash.org/introduction
Examples: businesspundit.com/the-top-25-greenwashed-products-in-america/
For cleaning supplies: ewg.org/guides/cleaners/content/top_products
Identifying Eco-Labels: inhabitat.com/demystifying-eco-labels/
Waste Diversion (recycling, composting, reusing/repurposing)
csun.edu/as/recycling/services
calrecycle.ca.gov/recycle
compostingcouncil.org
athensservices.com
csun.edu/csundining/food-waste-composting
Carpool and Car Rental (Ages 18+)
zimride.com/csun
zipcar.com
Office Supplies
staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/sustainability-center/shop-green-products/
RESOURCES