The document discusses sustainability in programming for residence halls. It defines sustainability as balancing economic, cultural and environmental factors to preserve resources for long-term use. Sustainable programming for residence halls should lead by example through recycling, ecologically responsible activities, and educating residents. Successful sustainability in the workplace requires commitment from top administrators, setting realistic goals, and clear communication. Eco-programming themes can focus on plants, reuse, education, DIY projects, and community connections. Programs should both incorporate sustainable practices and educate participants on environmental issues.

1. Sustainable
Programming
Presenter: Allison Cottrell

2. What is sustainability?
Dictionary.com:
Sustainability: the quality of not being harmful to the
environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-
term ecological balance
My definition:
Sustainability combines economic, cultural, and environmental factors to create the
most beneficial outcome that also preserves the integrity of the resources used. It’s all
about trying to find a balance.
Your definition:
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3. Sustainability in a residence hall
 Lead by example: What you do others will see, what you say others will hear.
 Recycling: Making it the norm.
 Programming: Be ecologically responsible in activities provided to residents.
 Creativity: Is there a better way or more that can be done?
 Resources: Do they have what they need?
 Teaching: Educate yourself then share and incorporate.

4. Sustainability in the Work Place
Brighter planet nationwide employee engagement survey; the 3 keys to success:
1. Top down: Hall directors and RLA should be doing their part.
2. Realistic goals: Create a goal for your hall, staff, or yourself to achieve
and hold each other/ yourself accountable.
3. Communication: How does UNT mean green? How do you and your hall
mean green?

5. Eco-Programming Themes
 Plants
 Reuse/ recycle
 Education
 DIY
 Community connections

6. Incorporating vs. Educating
 Incorporation is action in your own life as well as in
programming.
 Education is teaching others environmentally relevant
information as well as why it is important to care about
the environment.

7. Questions?

8. Works Cited
 "The Three Keys to a Successful Sustainability Program." GreenBiz. N.p., n.d.
Web. Aug. 2016.
 "Sustainability." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com, n.d. Web. Aug. 2016.