Sustainable Programming Checklist — OkState Residence Halls Association

Sustainable Programming Checklist:

Does my BoD use reusable shopping bags to get supplies for events? If not, investing, or making some out of t-shirts is a good idea!
Am I buying minimally packaged foods, with as little plastic as possible? (buying food in cardboard is better than plastic, even if it is #1, 2 or 5 which can be recycled)
Am I buying snacks in bulk from Sprouts when possible to avoid plastic packaging? If your event will have snacks- instead of buying packaged snacks from Walmart, take a small reusable bag to Sprouts and use their bulk bins! They have great snacks and it is not much more expensive, plus you buy by the pound.
Am I buying organic or fair trade foods?
Am I purchasing only what is needed for the event to avoid waste? Do I have a plan for leftovers?
Have I considered having finger foods that do not require me to buy plastic utensils or plates, only napkins?

Am I only printing one flyer for each floor, and utilizing hall GroupMes and social media to market my event, instead of printing a ton of flyers and hanging them everywhere?
Is there a convenient recycling receptacle next to each trash can at my event?
Instead of using solo disposable cups for drinks at my event, have I considered buying aluminum cans of soda and making sure they get recycled?
If I am supplying cups, plates, or utensils, am I buying environmentally friendly paper or bamboo products? Am I avoiding styrofoam?
If my event has a prize involved, am I buying locally or from a sustainable brand?
During my event am I role modeling positive habits around recycling, energy, and water conservation?
At the end of my event, am I recycling the acceptable items and turning off all electronics and lights?