Green Events Commission 09/17/12 09/17/12 Green Events Commission Presidents & Treasurers’ Training Spring 2015 *

What is the GEC? GEC= Green Events Commission An Executive Board of SU 09/17/12 What is the GEC? GEC= Green Events Commission An Executive Board of SU Seeks to reduce the environmental impact of events and campus life Goal: offer consulting services to promote sustainability in event planning while also staying within the bounds of practicality and group budgets. Consult w/ large and small groups & events eg: ThurtenE, DM, Diwali, The Date (CORE), Gay Pride Alliance, SU Office To learn more, visit gec.wustl.edu/ * *

Target Areas Transportation Energy Food & Drink Waste Materials 09/17/12 Target Areas Transportation Energy Food & Drink Waste We focus on a few main areas when we consult with a group. Energy, Transportation, Waste, Food, Materials, and Advertising are all areas that we have found can often be improved. We frequently research these topics and have a discussion forum on our website for each of these topics. Materials Advertising * *

Food & Sustainable Catering 09/17/12 Food & Sustainable Catering Restaurant Suggestions: Chipotle Frida’s Local Harvest Catering Winslow’s Home Drinks: Wydown Water dispensers (BYOWB) if necessary, ask Wydown Water include compostable plastic cups in your order! natalie portman=vegeterian Dana * *

Food & Drink Recommendation 09/17/12 Opt for local and organic Go vegetarian on pizzas and other foods (less meat options=often cheaper and with a smaller carbon footprint!) Things to note: When ordering, ask for non-styrofoam plates/cutlery Have: pizza: COMPOST the boxes! aluminum foil trays: (wipe down) & RECYCLE visuals for pizza and aluminum -Sara * *

Composting & Recycling 09/17/12 Composting & Recycling http://sustainability.wustl.edu/community-involvement/event-greening/ Rent-A-Tote: ~100 people, only $27 for up to 6 yellow totes Green Waste Station: $79 for a full waste station with set up and delivery (includes landfill, recycle, compost) Contact: jschade@wustl.edu ONLY $27! gwenth paltro: has composting in her backyard nomial fee! Dana $79 * *

Waste Recommendations 09/17/12 Waste Recommendations waste stations should be manned and managed at all times Compost at your event using St. Louis Composting Have an equal number of waste and recycling bins Avoid using styrofoam or Solo cups Sara * *

09/17/12 Apparel Alternatives Minimize giveaways; if they’re necessary choose reusable, recycled items with minimal packaging Ecofriendly giveaways can be ordered from: Motivators Promotional Products Terracycle Rivanna Natural Designs Select organic cotton t-shirts (eg- American Apparel) emma watson and will i am: don green apparell/have their own companies Dana Tyler-american apparel- lower impact * *

Energy & Transportation Recommendations 09/17/12 buses are great! If you choose to drive to your event, make sure you carpool. A good carpooling rule is fill cars from most seats to least to ensure that the least number of cars has to drive. cameron diaz: does car share and carpool Sara * *

Resources www.gec.wustl.edu Sustainable Events Guide 09/17/12 09/17/12 Resources www.gec.wustl.edu Sustainable Events Guide SU’s How Things Work Guide section made by GEC: http://su.wustl.edu/wp- content/uploads/2014/09/HowThin gsWork.pdf Email us at gec@su.wustl.edu initial consultation questions throughout event-planning process Dana *

Why Work With The GEC We’re a FREE resource 09/17/12 09/17/12 Why Work With The GEC We’re a FREE resource can help secure and staff waste stations (recycling/composting/trash bins) Consultants with an innovative, green focus to fun events you can be qualified to tap into our Green Rebates Fund Sara *

Green Rebate Fund What is it? Apply online at www.gec.wustl.edu 09/17/12 09/17/12 Green Rebate Fund What is it? A GEC aid to overcome financial obstacles to making a more sustainable event! Apply online at www.gec.wustl.edu SU groups that don’t have the current, available funds to make an event more sustainable. Eligibility must include: recognized by SU consulted with the GEC seeking no more than $250 seeking to lessen env impact of existing event operations has not previously applied and received funds for current request Streamline this! Sara *

Thank you! We’re excited to work and consult with your groups! Questions? 09/17/12 09/17/12 Thank you! We’re excited to work and consult with your groups! *