| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 91.10 |
| Liaison | Alex Davis |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2023 |
Arizona State University
IN-18: Green Event Certification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.25 / 0.50 |
Alex
Davis Asst. Director University Sustainability Practices |
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Does the institution have or participate in a green event certification program?:
Yes
Has the institution held one or more certified events in the previous year?:
Yes
Does the institution’s green event certification program address the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Sustainable transportation options, teleconferencing options, and/or carbon offsets | Yes |
| Sustainable catering (e.g., sourcing local and third party certified food and beverages, providing vegetarian/vegan options, using reusable/compostable materials) | Yes |
| Paper consumption (e.g., minimization and recycled/FSC certified content) | Yes |
| Energy efficiency (e.g., equipment and lighting) | No |
| Waste minimization and diversion | Yes |
| Communications and/or signage about the sustainable practices | Yes |
A brief description of the institution’s green event certification program:
Promotion
Attendees are aware of the event’s sustainability goals and are encouraged to use sustainable transportation.
Information is distributed electronically, or printed materials are FSC certified.
Sustainability efforts are included in the marketing materials.
Waste reduction
Compostable, recyclable and reusable dishware is used.
Encourage attendees to bring reusable utensils, water bottles, etc. if applicable and safe.
Informative signage and bin guards are present.
Place all compost, landfill and recycling bins beside each other.
Post-event waste reduction guidelines are followed.
Event supplies and materials
Decorations and supplies are borrowed, purchased secondhand, rented or reused from previous events.
Order with a request for no-excess packaging and ask sustainability questions of vendors.
Purchased swag uses organic cotton, recycled materials and is provided by vendors with verifiable fair labor practices.
Styrofoam products are not purchased or used.
Tablecloths and promotional materials are “evergreen.”
Catering
Coffee and tea are certified Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or USDA organic.
Confirm attendance to avoid food waste.
Food is provided by a “green caterer” in the Approved Food Provider List or the Decidedly Green Catering Menu.
Organizers have reviewed tips for ordering a sustainable buffet.
Ask your vendors
Are your products reusable, compostable and recyclable by ASU’s standards or made of recycled materials?
Does your business utilize environmentally friendly and socially friendly products and
processes?
These can include ASU Procurement Certified, ECOLOGO, Fair Trade, Forest
Stewardship Council, Green Seal, etc.
Does your business:
Attempt to reuse or eliminate waste during the delivery of products and services?
Provide living wages?
Try to eliminate waste during product manufacturing, use and disposal?
Post event waste reduction
Collect name tags and badges to reuse at future events.
Reuse, recycle or return packaging materials.
Save artwork, decoration, centerpieces and supplies for reuse.
Tips to order a sustainable buffet
Accurately account for guests and do not over-order.
You can adjust customer counts up to 72 hours before your event.
Accommodate those with common food allergies, vegetarians and vegans.
Consider using reusable plates and napkins at additional cost to reduce waste.
Choose plant based foods.
Order Authentic local Sonoran foods.
Inform ASU Catering Services that you want to host a zero waste event.
Attendees are aware of the event’s sustainability goals and are encouraged to use sustainable transportation.
Information is distributed electronically, or printed materials are FSC certified.
Sustainability efforts are included in the marketing materials.
Waste reduction
Compostable, recyclable and reusable dishware is used.
Encourage attendees to bring reusable utensils, water bottles, etc. if applicable and safe.
Informative signage and bin guards are present.
Place all compost, landfill and recycling bins beside each other.
Post-event waste reduction guidelines are followed.
Event supplies and materials
Decorations and supplies are borrowed, purchased secondhand, rented or reused from previous events.
Order with a request for no-excess packaging and ask sustainability questions of vendors.
Purchased swag uses organic cotton, recycled materials and is provided by vendors with verifiable fair labor practices.
Styrofoam products are not purchased or used.
Tablecloths and promotional materials are “evergreen.”
Catering
Coffee and tea are certified Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or USDA organic.
Confirm attendance to avoid food waste.
Food is provided by a “green caterer” in the Approved Food Provider List or the Decidedly Green Catering Menu.
Organizers have reviewed tips for ordering a sustainable buffet.
Ask your vendors
Are your products reusable, compostable and recyclable by ASU’s standards or made of recycled materials?
Does your business utilize environmentally friendly and socially friendly products and
processes?
These can include ASU Procurement Certified, ECOLOGO, Fair Trade, Forest
Stewardship Council, Green Seal, etc.
Does your business:
Attempt to reuse or eliminate waste during the delivery of products and services?
Provide living wages?
Try to eliminate waste during product manufacturing, use and disposal?
Post event waste reduction
Collect name tags and badges to reuse at future events.
Reuse, recycle or return packaging materials.
Save artwork, decoration, centerpieces and supplies for reuse.
Tips to order a sustainable buffet
Accurately account for guests and do not over-order.
You can adjust customer counts up to 72 hours before your event.
Accommodate those with common food allergies, vegetarians and vegans.
Consider using reusable plates and napkins at additional cost to reduce waste.
Choose plant based foods.
Order Authentic local Sonoran foods.
Inform ASU Catering Services that you want to host a zero waste event.
Website URL where information about the green event certification program is available:
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