{"id":1802,"date":"2024-06-19T08:18:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T15:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/?page_id=1802"},"modified":"2025-05-29T09:56:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T16:56:02","slug":"greening-events-implementation-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/greening-events-implementation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Greening Events Implementation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"uds-hero-md alignfull has-btn-row \"><div class=\"hero-overlay\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/donald-teel-VCpwhcSL8CM-unsplash-1.jpg\" class=\"hero\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/donald-teel-VCpwhcSL8CM-unsplash-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/donald-teel-VCpwhcSL8CM-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/donald-teel-VCpwhcSL8CM-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/donald-teel-VCpwhcSL8CM-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/donald-teel-VCpwhcSL8CM-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"highlight-gold\">Greening Events Implementation Guide<\/span><\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"uds-section alignfull allowed-after-hero bg-color \" style=\"background-color: ;\" style=\"\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-circular\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/Photo-Jan-10-10-31-59-AM-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/Photo-Jan-10-10-31-59-AM-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/Photo-Jan-10-10-31-59-AM-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/Photo-Jan-10-10-31-59-AM-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/Photo-Jan-10-10-31-59-AM-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/01\/Photo-Jan-10-10-31-59-AM.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-4f9f0532 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greening Events Implementation Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SCN Greening Events Implementation Guide (aka Greening Events Guide) is a collaborative project of the cities of Phoenix, Mesa and Glendale via ASU\u2019s Sustainable Cities Network\u2019s Steering Committee. The Guide was created to help event planners host sustainable events in a cost-effective manner. Within the Guide, you\u2019ll find helpful ideas and sustainability actions suitable for public and private events, varying from green procurement and planning to waste management, measurement, and recognition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"uds-section alignfull allowed-after-hero bg-color bg-gray-1 \" style=\"\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our goal is to help groups <span class=\"highlight-gold\">host more green, local events<\/span> that produce less waste, <span class=\"highlight-gold\">increase sustainability knowledge<\/span> , and <span class=\"highlight-gold\">lower the event\u2019s environmental impact<\/span> and while at the same time increase local interest and even exposure.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Greening Events Guide includes actions to support green initiatives related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carbon neutrality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social ethics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By taking certain sustainability actions included in the Guide and keeping track of these efforts (which count for points), you obtain a voluntary Green Events Level recognition for event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"uds-section alignfull allowed-after-hero bg-color \" style=\"background-color: ;\" style=\"\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and read the Guide\u2019s information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to score your event, fill out the Sustainable Event Application form and email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sustainablecities@asu.edu\">sustainablecities@asu.edu.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep score of your \u201cPlanned\u201d and \u201cAchieved\u201d sustainability actions during the planning and implementation of your event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the event is completed, fill out the completed form Guide scoring sheets, scan, and submit to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sustainablecities@asu.edu\">sustainablecities@asu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5. If points result in achieving a Green Event Recognition level, publicize the success of your event\u2019s sustainability efforts as appropriate! (Registered Green Event, Silver Green Event, Gold Green Event or Platinum Green Event)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>*For the purposes of this guide, the terms \u201cSustainable Event\u201d and \u201cGreen Event\u201d are used interchangeably.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"uds-section alignfull allowed-after-hero bg-color bg-gray-1 \" style=\"\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide supports the learning outcomes of the Arizona State Academic Standard. The guide can be used as a supplemental resource to help students engage with learning in a practical application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*For the purposes of this guide, the terms \u201cSustainable Event\u201d and \u201cGreen Event\u201d are used interchangeably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-uds-sm\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-asu-maroon-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/nlk18vqxc9z52tgvhhfxi\/Greening-Events-Guide_ONLINE_FINAL_.pdf?rlkey=qrr0aqdd7k0eydzuimx5gf56e&amp;dl=0\">Download the guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-uds-sm\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-asu-maroon-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/09\/Application-Schools-Greening-Events-Guide-Worksheet-Form-Fillable-2022.pdf\">Download the application<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-uds-sm\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-asu-maroon-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"sustainablecities@asu.edu\">Submit your green event<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/06\/Greening-Events-Guide_ONLINE_FINAL__Page_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/06\/Greening-Events-Guide_ONLINE_FINAL__Page_01.jpg 612w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainable-cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/06\/Greening-Events-Guide_ONLINE_FINAL__Page_01-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1802","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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