Group Activites
Events
Meetings
Dining & Catering
Travel
Driving
- Drive safely for better fuel economy
- Pack lightly
- Carpool (university vans may be available)
Flight
- Fly economy
- Choose a direct flight without stops
- Pack light
- Fly during the day
- Do your research on offsets before paying for one
- One long trip > several short ones
Lodging
Shopping
In-Person Tips
- Don't take receipts
- Bring your own bags
- Consider bulk buying
- Look out for third-party certifications (See “Certification” section of this guide)
Example Brands
- Evaluating Vendor Swag Quick tips
- Go Green Banners: Banners, banner stands, backdrops, and table runners
- Notpla Condiments and water
- Botanical Paperworks Invitations, packaging, confetti, promotional cards, etc.
- Green Party Goods
- Greenline Paper Company paper
- Allmade Blank t-shirts
- Ecoplum Swag & Stuff promotional products
- EcoPromotional Online Products promotional products
Amazon FAQ
What is Amazon’s commitment to sustainability?
- Renewable energy commitment
- Climate Pledge Arena
What is Climate Pledge Friendly?
Amazon created the Climate Pledge Friendly label to guide consumers to companies that meet general sustainability standards, not necessarily climate-related. Companies must have at least one certification from Amazon’s qualifying certifications page to receive the label.
Tips for Amazon Shopping
- Combine orders
- request less packaging
- look for the climate pledge friendly symbol (and read why it is there!)
- Visit the sustainable brands spreadsheet