Are you trying to host a more sustainable event? We can help.

Please check the

items you’d prefer to use at your event.

Event Dinner Set up Options

1. Utensils:

____ Single-Use Plastic

____ Single-Use Compostable

____ Reusable SU Silverware from the Dining Hall

2. Dinnerware:

____ Single-Use Plastic

____ Single-Use Paper

____ Single-Use Compostable

____ Reusable SU Dinnerware from the Dining Hall

3. Napkins:

____ Single-Use Paper

____ Reusable Cloth

Food

4. Water:

____ Single-Use Plastic Bottles

____ Tap Water Served in Pitchers

5. Carbonate Beverages:

____ Single-Use Plastic Bottles

____ Single-Use Aluminum Cans and Glass Bottles

____ Fountain Beverages Served in Pitchers

6. Food Options:
____ Special Purchase Food Order

____ Local Food Items (where available)

____ Chef’s Choice (food already purchased in bulk by SU Dining Services)

Décor and Prizes

7. Event Decorations:

____ No Balloons

____ Plastic Balloons

____ Biodegradable Balloons

____ No Confetti

____ Plastic Confetti

____ Biodegradable Confetti

____ No Wall Decorations (Standard Room Appearance)

____ Single-Use Plastic and Paper Wall Decorations (Event, Holiday, and/or SU-Themed)

____ Reusable Cloth Decorations

8. Door Prizes and Giveaways:

____ No Door Prizes and Giveaways

____ Single-Use Door Prizes and Giveaways

____ Reusable Door Prizes and Giveaways

PR, Marketing & Registration

9. Event Invitations and Announcements:

____ Paper Invitations

____ Electronic Invitations

10. Would you like SU to place recycle bins at your event?

____ No

____ Yes
Assessment

Solicit sustainability statements from venues/vendors to influence your selection process

Include green meeting questions in your surveys to assess successes

Evaluate success and areas for improvement for future meetings.

Avoid any paper handouts,

Avoid using flip charts

Non-toxic dry-erase markets

Rooms with natural light and open shades when possible to reduce energy consumption

Turn off all electronic equipment and lights during breaks (when safe) to reduce energy consumption.

Encourage guests to bring reusable water bottles and coffee mugs to reduce water and energy use.

Cloth napkins and china

Request condiments be served in bulk and not individually packaged

Offer breaks to fill up reusable water bottles at stations in buildings

Avoid boxed meals

Use donatable or reusable decorations and sustainably grown flowers

Reception menus that feature easy-to-eat, bite-sized foods to eliminate utensils

Serve at least one plant-forward or vegetarian meal in order to reduce water footprint and promote
sustainable eating.

Highlight local foods

Announce compost and recycling options at the event to increase successful diversion.

Signage that can be reused

Attendees pre-register or RSVP to limit over-purchasing

Choose to Reuse event

Send an email two days before the event to inquire about cancellations, and adjust accordingly

If giveaways, don’t date them so they can be used again

Policy or overall goal by agreeing to the XYZ event committee is committed to an environmentally
responsible event while working with our organization's financial constraints.

Sustainability awareness event, brief mention of it and reminders during the event