1. Sustainability 101: Principles & Practices for Student Affairs
Connie Frey Spurlock, PhD 
Associate Professor of Sociology
Successful Communities Collaborative, Director

2. Sustainability 101
Student Affairs plays a critical role in both developing sustainability-minded students and in reshaping the institutional culture to foster more pro- environmental behaviors by all campus community members. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: define sustainability, use the triple bottom line to make decisions, and plan a zero waste event. 

3. What is sustainability?

4. Planet
People
Profits
So, what the bleep is it?
*Interconnectedness, systems thinking, relationships
*7th generation thinking
*Ecopocentric
*Conservation, restoration, preservation
*Flourishing, quality of life

5. WHAT IS A ZERO WASTE EVENT?
One that produces no trash that goes to the landfill.
Everything is recycled or composted.

6. Why run a zero waste event?
Reduce our carbon footprint and support cleaner air.

7. How does one run a zero waste event?
Planning!
Use recyclable or compostable or reusable materials.
Request materials from Catering
Serve drinks in a pitcher/bubbler with compostable cups
Request all items be served in bulk rather than individual packages.

8. Training Event staff and volunteers Signage for attendees
Clear bags, or no bags at all, for recycling
Paper bag for composting

9. What can I compost?
Where can I compost?

10. Avoid it – host experiences – photo booths, meals, movie screenings, repair stations, etc. 
Upcycle/reuse - consider options that don't require buying new such as hosting DIY activities and clothing swaps
Useful and ethical – if you must purchase new, consider products that students will actually use, are durable, and come from trusted ethical sources. 

11. How do we measure success?

12. Questions?
Thank you!