Lower Your Event's Footprint

Hosting an event on-campus? Ensure that the environmental impact of your event is minimized by following our tips below. We've created guidance for whether you're just starting out and looking for a few best practices to implement or if you're a planning pro looking to fully green your event.

Low-Waste Events

The links below offer tips for low-waste events, whether big or small. You can choose a few practices to implement, and we even scale from Good, Better, and Best practices.

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Zero-Waste Events

What is a zero-waste event? It's when you host an event where 90% or more of its waste is diverted from the landfill or incinerator. Take a step further in your event planning and check out our guide below!

Zero-Waste Events Guide

Green Eats

Our office has created a Green Eats List and interactive map that can be used the next time you are looking for a vendor for a campus event, your next office lunch, or simply a personal meal. All of the vendors listed are local and within 2 miles of our campus. They were evaluated on their green practices through plant-based menu options, bulk options (food, beverages, condiments) for catering, compostable/biodegradable wares (plates, utensils, cups), and sourcing locally. The information gathered is from businesses’ responses. We hope to grow this list, so make sure to check back periodically for new Green Eats!

Green Eats List

Green Eats Map

If you use our Green Eats List, we would love for you to let us know if the information we have posted about the business you choose is correct by taking this brief survey. General feedback also is welcome and appreciated.

If you are a vendor, are within 2 miles of our campus, meet some of the green practices above, and are interested in being on our list, please fill out this form.

Download PDF Copies of Event Waste Signs

Encourage the correct diversion of waste at your event by using these signs. Print out and laminate your blank signage and items sheets, and tape the items that will be composted, recycled, or trashed and incinerated after your event. Re-use for your next event, and customize as needed!

Compost Event Waste Signage

Recycling Event Waste Signage

Trash Event Waste Signage

Compostable Items for Event Signage

Recyclable and Incinerated Items for Event Signage