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Melissa Hamilton

The document summarizes the steps taken to make the Sustainability Town Hall 2013 event more sustainable. Five recycling stations were provided and staffed by boy scouts to collect recyclables. All trash cans were removed except in restrooms. Bathroom paper towels were collected for composting and reusable nametag holders were borrowed and returned. Energy and water conservation measures were also taken, such as controlling lighting levels and using low-flow fixtures. The catering featured many local foods and compostable serving ware was used with tap water for beverages. Attendees were encouraged to use alternative transportation and surveys tracked transportation methods used. Educational signage was provided in English and Spanish.

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Sustainability Town Hall 2013 Steps Toward a MoreSteps Toward a More Sustainable EventSustainable Event Compiled by Andrea Norris, OSU Campus Recycling Andrea.Norris@oregonstate.edu or (541) 737-5398
A Model Sustainable Event Waste Steps OSU Campus Recycling provided five recycling stations; local boy scout troop #163 volunteered to staff bins, helping attendees sort All trash cans removed from building (except in restrooms) Bathroom paper towels collected for composting Collected reusable paper during clean-up
A Model Sustainable Event Waste Steps Everything served by Valley Catering was compostable Exhibitors and attendees were asked to avoid bringing or distributing non-recyclable items Borrowed nametag holders from OSU University Events and returned for reuse
A Model Sustainable Event Energy Steps OSU Sustainability Office controlled lighting levels during the event to conserve energy Offsets provided by Pacific Power Blue Sky offset alloffset all electricity usedelectricity used (560 kWh) and will avoid 1,248 lbs of CO2, which is equivalent to not driving 1,265 miles1,265 miles or planting 15 trees15 trees.
A Model Sustainable Event Water Steps Bathroom faucet flow rates labeled so attendees could choose by efficiency Restrooms had only low flow toilets and urinals, and were labeled as such
A Model Sustainable Event Food Steps Menu from Valley Catering featured many Local 6 foods (from the counties touching and including Benton Co.). CheeseCheese from Full Circle Creamery, Scio CrackersCrackers from Oregon Cracker, Corvallis FlourFlour from Lonesome Whistle Farm, Eugene FruitFruit from Stahlbush Island Farms, Corvallis HummusHummus from De Casa, Eugene PotatoesPotatoes from Oven and Earth, Philomath SalsaSalsa from De Casa, Eugene Tofu PateTofu Pate from Tobys Tofu, Eugene Tortillas and ChipsTortillas and Chips from Carmens, Eugene VegetablesVegetables from Stahlbush Island Farms, Corvallis Wild RiceWild Rice from Oregon Jewel, Brownsville
A Model Sustainable Event Food Steps Compostable serving ware from EcNow Tech Municipal tap water provided for beverage service (vs. bottled or shipped water) Signage used to identify local foods
A Model Sustainable Event Transportation Steps Marketing materials promoted alternative transportation Surveys used to determine modes of transportation used by attendees
A Model Sustainable Event Social Sustainability Marketing posters were made in English and SpanishEnglish and Spanish Educational signagesignage posted so attendees learned how to duplicate efforts
A Model Sustainable Event Economic Sustainability Purchased and promoted locallocal foodfood and serving wareserving ware Provided a venue to promote local businesseslocal businesses and organizations Local author and keynote speaker Rob Dietz spoke about his book, Enough Is Enough
Model Sustainable Events Other Resources OSU Green Event Guide recycle.oregonstate.edu Resources > Signage and Documents Other local organizations and events?
Model Sustainable Events Your Turn! Questions? Contact Andrea Norris, OSU Campus Recycling: Andrea.Norris@oregonstate.edu or (541) 737-5398 What are you working on? What have you seen others accomplish?

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Model sustainable event

  • 1. Sustainability Town Hall 2013 Steps Toward a MoreSteps Toward a More Sustainable EventSustainable Event Compiled by Andrea Norris, OSU Campus Recycling Andrea.Norris@oregonstate.edu or (541) 737-5398
  • 2. A Model Sustainable Event Waste Steps OSU Campus Recycling provided five recycling stations; local boy scout troop #163 volunteered to staff bins, helping attendees sort All trash cans removed from building (except in restrooms) Bathroom paper towels collected for composting Collected reusable paper during clean-up
  • 3. A Model Sustainable Event Waste Steps Everything served by Valley Catering was compostable Exhibitors and attendees were asked to avoid bringing or distributing non-recyclable items Borrowed nametag holders from OSU University Events and returned for reuse
  • 4. A Model Sustainable Event Energy Steps OSU Sustainability Office controlled lighting levels during the event to conserve energy Offsets provided by Pacific Power Blue Sky offset alloffset all electricity usedelectricity used (560 kWh) and will avoid 1,248 lbs of CO2, which is equivalent to not driving 1,265 miles1,265 miles or planting 15 trees15 trees.
  • 5. A Model Sustainable Event Water Steps Bathroom faucet flow rates labeled so attendees could choose by efficiency Restrooms had only low flow toilets and urinals, and were labeled as such
  • 6. A Model Sustainable Event Food Steps Menu from Valley Catering featured many Local 6 foods (from the counties touching and including Benton Co.). CheeseCheese from Full Circle Creamery, Scio CrackersCrackers from Oregon Cracker, Corvallis FlourFlour from Lonesome Whistle Farm, Eugene FruitFruit from Stahlbush Island Farms, Corvallis HummusHummus from De Casa, Eugene PotatoesPotatoes from Oven and Earth, Philomath SalsaSalsa from De Casa, Eugene Tofu PateTofu Pate from Tobys Tofu, Eugene Tortillas and ChipsTortillas and Chips from Carmens, Eugene VegetablesVegetables from Stahlbush Island Farms, Corvallis Wild RiceWild Rice from Oregon Jewel, Brownsville
  • 7. A Model Sustainable Event Food Steps Compostable serving ware from EcNow Tech Municipal tap water provided for beverage service (vs. bottled or shipped water) Signage used to identify local foods
  • 8. A Model Sustainable Event Transportation Steps Marketing materials promoted alternative transportation Surveys used to determine modes of transportation used by attendees
  • 9. A Model Sustainable Event Social Sustainability Marketing posters were made in English and SpanishEnglish and Spanish Educational signagesignage posted so attendees learned how to duplicate efforts
  • 10. A Model Sustainable Event Economic Sustainability Purchased and promoted locallocal foodfood and serving wareserving ware Provided a venue to promote local businesseslocal businesses and organizations Local author and keynote speaker Rob Dietz spoke about his book, Enough Is Enough
  • 11. Model Sustainable Events Other Resources OSU Green Event Guide recycle.oregonstate.edu Resources > Signage and Documents Other local organizations and events?
  • 12. Model Sustainable Events Your Turn! Questions? Contact Andrea Norris, OSU Campus Recycling: Andrea.Norris@oregonstate.edu or (541) 737-5398 What are you working on? What have you seen others accomplish?