1. Communication and Promotion |
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Go all/more digital: invitations, websites, decorations, etc. |
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Go big: biodegradable banners (more effective than posters), make them re-usable and shareable. |
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If paper copies must be used, Imagine and Bound and Copied can make them small, on recycled paper and with a recycling logo. |
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Rethink your giveaways: Make them original , functional and desirable. |
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Announce your efforts in all 5 of these areas to guests on the day! Get the credit and make your event memorable. |
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Recruit a green team for energy, water and waste reduction. |
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2. Food and Beverage |
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Use the local catering options provided by campus caterers. |
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Use the vegetarian catering options provided by campus caterers for at least 50% of catering. |
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Use the fairtrade catering options provided by campus caterers. |
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Provide the best dinnerware and napkin catering options for your event. |
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Provide no cups or giveaway cups instead of single-use paper cups. |
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Provide hydration stations instead of bottled water. |
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3. Waste Disposal |
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Provide receptacles for all of the waste streams. |
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Use the U of C posters to clearly label what can be placed in each receptacle. |
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4. Transportation and Energy Conservation |
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Choose a venue that is easily accessed by public transport, bike and foot. |
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Increase carpooling through the U of C carpool program |
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Increase transit use through U of C-specific information and incentives |
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Increase cycling through U of C-specific information and incentives |
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Obtain renewable energy credits for your event |
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Turn off lights, computers and other equipment when they are not being used |
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5. Budget |
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Use money saved from cost reducing actions to fund cost increasing actions |
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Many companies offer sponsorship, donations and reductions for greening |
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Ask! The more people that request these services the more cost effective they become |
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