Arizona State University
IN-5: Green Event Certification

ASU's Sustainability Certification Program includes events. The program offers a guide and test that helps participates incorporate sustainability into their event. The certification is comprehensive and covers all the areas above. Event Certification Credits: Procurement Which of these efforts have been integrated into your event (Click all that apply) 1 point - When possible, local goods and services are purchased 1 point - Supplies are purchased in bulk 2 points - Event speaker was given a sustainable gift 2 points - Gifts or favors are limited or eliminated 1 point - T-shirts or other manufactured promotional items are made using sustainable materials 1 point - T-shirts or other manufactured promotional items are made using verifiable fair labor practices 2 points - Vendors of goods and services are committed to sustainability practices 2 points - The event does not use T-shirts or other manufactured promotional items 3 points - Supplies are borrowed, rented, or purchased secondhand 3 points – Event speaker was given a sustainable gift Printing Practices Which of these efforts have been integrated into your event? (Click all that apply) 1 point - Printed materials are provided by request only 1 point - Printed materials are printed double-sided 2 points - Printed materials are printed on 60% or more post-consumer recycled content paper 3 points - Printed materials are printed using soy based inks instead of petroleum based Transportation Practices Which of these efforts have been integrated into your event? (Click all that apply) 1 point - Electric, hybrid, or Enterprise car-sharing program vehicles are used 2 points - Public transportation is used or encouraged by the event staff General Recycling & Waste Reduction Which of these efforts have been integrated into your event? (Click all that apply) 1 point - All landfill bins have an accompanying recycling bin. Recycling bins can be requested for your event through Zero Waste. 1 point - No StyrofoamTM products are used by organizers, vendors, or attendees 2 points - Water is provided in pitchers in place of individual single serve water bottles 2 points - Condiments, spreads, and chips are served in bulk 2 points - Washable service ware is used 2 points - Recyclable service ware is used (if washable service ware is not) 2 points - Cloth tablecloths or cloth napkins are used 2 points - Event guides/agendas/programs are posted online prior to the event or distributed electronically 2 points - Name tags or badges are collected at the end of the event to be reused or recycled 3 points - Serving trays and dishes are reusable 3 points - Recyclable or reusable centerpieces are utilized 3 points - Online event registration medium and email are used to manage invites and RSVPs 3 points - Printed materials are provided by request only 3 points - Name tags, supplies, artwork, and decorations are reused from previous events 3 points - Signs, posters, and banners are printed without a date so they may be reused 11 Points - If your event is not serving any food, please select this box Culture of Sustainability Which of these efforts have been integrated into your event? (Click all that apply) 1 point - Promotional products are made from recycled or recyclable materials 1 point - Promotional products were purchased from a local Farmer’s Market 1 point - Signage and electronic media are used to inform participants about sustainability practices 1 point - Promotional products primarily consist of natural items 1 point - Event sustainability features are shared with attendees in pre-event literature 1 point - Sustainability efforts by staff and vendors are recognized 2 points - Sustainability terms or concepts are displayed at event 2 points - Attendees are engaged in a sustainability activity or demonstration 2 points - Department announcement, Press Release, or entry for the Sustainability in Action Blog submitted 3 points - Event planning staff set sustainability goals or objectives and assigns duties to meet them 3 points - Event staff attended a sustainability training session 3 points - Attendees are informed about and asked to help meet recycling and event sustainability goals Health & Well-being Which of these efforts have been integrated into normal business practices? (Click all that apply) 1 point - Event serves vegetarian or vegan options to help reduce meat consumption 1 point - Event serves locally grown/produced, in-season food, or organic food 1 point - If applicable, offer a side of fruit in place of normal dessert offerings 1 point - Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, and/or organic coffees and teas are served 2 points - Attendees are educated about sustainable foods, when served 6 points - If your event is not serving food, please check this box