Society Sustainable Event Guide

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YOUR GUIDE TO BUILDING A MORE SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY

This guide aims to help societies plan successful, sustainable events by making little changes. ADD A SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER TO

YOUR COMMITTEE

It's useful to nominate somebody in your committee who will take responsibility for all things green. You can take inspiration from each other! BECOME MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE

UNIVERSITY

SUSTAINABILITY

CHECKLIST

Check out this handy booklet to ensure you 'know your impact' when designing events. Can you make one small change?

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The Brundtland Report - WCED (1987)

SAEDI TNEVE

ELBANIATSUS

• Collaborate with the University's Sustainability Team • Creative upcycling • Host a book club with an eco focus • Litter picking • Plant-based food festival • Sustainability workshops

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are an urgent call for action amongst all countries. We encourage every society to focus on one goal for their academic year. They range from ending poverty and ensuring gender equality to climate action and preserving our oceans. There will definitely be one that suits your society! FFUTS RUOY WONK

Check out the SU's Environmental Impact webpage for tips, to view our progress and to get involved. Get in touch with your VP Community to chat about any ideas you have. Join the Green Movement Society to get involved with fun activities to help the environment. Check out the University's Environment and Sustainability Plans. Join the StudentSwitchOff Competition Facebook Page which empowers students to live a more sustainable life.


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