1. Green Event certification
Monica Garcia from UNLV Sustainability

2. Program
Recognizes organizations that are making a conscious effort to reduce their environmental footprint on campus
Helps students achieve sustainable goals for their events
Has 4 certification levels
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Green Platinum

3. Requirements
The organization must be a Registered Student Organization (RSO).
The event can only be on campus to qualify.
Complete the checklist on this document and submit prior to the event and no later than two weeks after the event.

4. 6 Easy Steps For Certification
Step 1: Pick a point category you wish to accomplish.
Step 2: Refer to the Resource Guide and Checklist to determine the points that work best for your event.
Step 3: Plan your event tally up your total points.
Step 4: Complete the checklist and submit to the SUES office in the Student Union or send to the UNLV Sustainability Coordinator via ;
Include documentation
Step 5: Provide any additional information or make modifications requested by SUES or the Sustainability Coordinator
Step 6: Certification confirmed – post your new certificate and celebrate!

5. Logos – Sustainable Advertising

6. Logos – Sustainable Advertising

7. Logos – Sustainable Advertising

8. Credit Categories Travel Elimination Credits Before-the-Event Credits
At-the-Event Credits
Zero Waste Efforts Credits
Additional Point Credits
Innovation Credits
*Food and No Food Checklist Available*

9. Travel Elimination Credits
Ex. virtual meeting instead of driving to have a meeting

10. Before-the-Event Credits
Ex. Paperless advertising

11. At-the-Event Credits
Ex. 100% plant-based food served

12. Zero Waste Efforts Credits
Ex. No disposable water bottles

13. Zero Waste Efforts
Ex.
Reserve a Water Monster!

14. Additional Point Credits
Ex. Healthy food and drink alternatives

15. Innovation Credits
Be creative and find sustainable activities you can do at your event!

16. Your next event could be…

17. Contact Information
Rebel Recycling Program
Tara Pike,
Monica Garcia,
SUES
Assigned Event Coordinator