1. Green Events Commission
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Green Events Commission
Presidents & Treasurers’ Training
Spring 2015 *

2. What is the GEC? GEC= Green Events Commission An Executive Board of SU
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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/ * *

3. Target Areas Transportation Energy Food & Drink Waste Materials
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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 * *

4. Food & Sustainable Catering
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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 * *

5. Food & Drink Recommendation
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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 * *

6. Composting & Recycling
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Composting & Recycling
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:
ONLY $27!
gwenth paltro: has composting in her backyard
nomial fee!
Dana
$79 * *

7. Waste Recommendations
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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 * *

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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 * *

9. Energy & Transportation Recommendations
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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 * *

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

11. Why Work With The GEC We’re a FREE resource
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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 *

12. Green Rebate Fund What is it? Apply online at www.gec.wustl.edu
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Green Rebate Fund
What is it?
A GEC aid to overcome financial obstacles to making a more sustainable event!
Apply online at
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 *

13. Thank you! We’re excited to work and consult with your groups!
Questions?
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Thank you! We’re excited to work and consult with your groups! *