Group Activites

Events

Meetings

Dining & Catering

Off Campus:

- Green Restaurant Association Certification

- Happy Cow Vegan & Vegetarian shop locator 

Travel

Driving

- Drive safely for better fuel economy

- Pack lightly

- Carpool (university vans may be available)


- FuelEconomy.gov 

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


- Alternative Airlines

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

What are Amazon alternatives?

Note that some may not have a tax-deductible status with the university.


- EarthHero

- Better World Books

- Natural Candy Store

- eBay