Sustainability Principles & Practices in Student Affairs
Sustainability in student affairs involves developing eco-conscious students and fostering pro-environmental behaviors within the campus community. Learn about defining sustainability, using the triple bottom line, planning zero waste events, and more.
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Sustainability 101: Principles & Practices for Student Affairs Connie Frey Spurlock, PhD Associate Professor of Sociology Successful Communities Collaborative, Director
Sustainability 101 Student Affairs plays a critical role in both developing sustainability-minded students and in reshaping the institutional culture to foster more pro- environmental behaviors by all campus community members. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: define sustainability, use the triple bottom line to make decisions, and plan a zero waste event.
WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY?
So, what the bleep is it? Planet *Interconnectedness, systems thinking, relationships People *7th generation thinking Profits *Ecopocentric *Conservation, restoration, preservation *Flourishing, quality of life
WHAT IS A ZERO WASTE EVENT? One that produces no trash that goes to the landfill. Everything is recycled or composted.
Why run a zero waste event? Reduce our carbon footprint and support cleaner air.
How does one run a zero waste event? Planning! Use recyclable or compostable or reusable materials. Request materials from Catering Serve drinks in a pitcher/bubbler with compostable cups Request all items be served in bulk rather than individual packages.
Training Event staff and volunteers Signage for attendees Clear bags, or no bags at all, for recycling Paper bag for composting
What can I compost? Where can I compost?
Questions? Thank you!
