LivingGreen Events Assessment
Complete each of the items and enter the number of points out of the amount possible for
actions taken by the event planner. Please select "N/A" if there is an area that is not relevant to
your event space so that this area will not be counted towards your certification.
Be sure to review and complete all items.
In the last block, you will have an opportunity to write comments and/or additional details on your
innovative measures.
The certification rankings (Subject to change):
Gold
90%
Silver
80%
Bronze
70%
Initial Score
The UCSF LivingGreen Event Program seeks to recognize UCSF events that have taken steps to
implement green practices and reduce their environmental footprint. This effort -- jointly
implemented by the UCSF Green Campus Program and the Office of Sustainability -- identifies a
set of conditions and actions (some optional and some required) that office staff can take.
Certification is contingent on documenting all of the required prerequisite criteria and specified
number of the total optional criteria. Certification is good for 2 years; criteria and other
requirements may change over time.
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Carbon Neutrality
Points
Awarded
At my event electronic communications is used for
registration, announcements, and updates.
1 point for >50%, 2 points for <50%, 3 points for 85%, 4 points for 100%
electronic communications
Points
Possible
4
NA
All unavoidable printing is double sided on 30%-100%
post-consumer recycled and chlorine-free paper.
3
Reusable name tags are provided and collected for
reuse
3
1 point for 30%, 2 points for 50%, 3 points for <75% paper
At my event reusable dry-erase boards, blackboards
or electronic projectors are used instead of paper
flip charts. 1 point for some alternatives are provided, 2 points for
2
100% utilization of reusable items
At my event reusable, compostable or recyclable
dinnerware is used.
3
At my event reusable or high post-consumer recycled
content for paper napkins, towels and tablecloths are
used.
4
1 point for <75% recyclable, 2 points for <75%compostable, 3 points for
<75% reusable dinnerware is used
1 point for <30%, 2 points for 50%, 3 points for 75% post-consumer
recycled content paper, 4 points for reusable linens
At my event the utilization of alternative lighting and
heating options when appropriate are implemented.
2 point for an energy efficient alternative was chosen
2
At my event, attendees are encouraged to take public
transit and are provide information to simplify their
travel to/from the venue
4
Other innovative items to help eliminate carbon
emissions (Please List):
1 point
per item
Total:
Out of:
Sustainable Food
Points
Awarded
Points
Possible
At my event there are vegetarian and vegan options
available.
4
At my event bulk foods (i.e. chips, pretzels, and side
dishes) are preferred as opposed to single serving
container foods.
4
1 point for having a vegetarian option, 2 points for having <50%
vegetarian meals, 3 points for clearly identifying vegan options, 4 points
for having all vegetarian/vegan foods
1 point for having >50% of food in bulk containers, 2 points for 75% in
bulk containers, 3 points for 90% items in bulk containers, 4 points for
all bulk serve containers
N/A
At my event there are no pre-made meals (i.e.
sandwiches, lunch boxes)
3
At my event information is provided on the
sustainable qualities of the food.
1
3 points for no pre-made meals
1 point for yes
Other innovative items encouraging sustainable food
(Please list):
1 point
per item
Total:
Out of:
Toxic Reduction
Points
Awarded
At my event Green Seal approved cleaning products
are available for clean-up.
Points
Possible
N/A
2
2 Points for yes
Other innovative items to reduce toxics (extra
credit!):
Water Conservation
1 point
per item
Total:
Out of:
Points
Awarded
At my event water and other beverages are served
from pitchers or water filling stations.
Points
Possible
N/A
4
2 points for no disposable water bottles, 3 points for compostable cups
at water stations, 4 points for advertising bring your own bottle/cups
Other innovative items to reduce conserve water
(Please List):
1 point
per item
Total:
Out of:
Zero Waste
Points
Awarded
Points
Possible
At my event there are clearly marked trash,
recycling, and compost bins.
4
At my event leftover food is donated to charity
organizations, soup kitchens, campus departments, or
students. 2points for yes
2
At my event sugar, salt, and pepper is served in
refillable dispensers not single serve. 2 points for yes
2
1 point for 1 regular trash can, 2 points for a recycle bin, 3 points for a
compost bin, 4 points for signs teaching how to sort waste
N/A
At my event, use of plastic coffee stirrers, paper
doilies, and straws is avoided 2 point for yes
2
At my event participants and presenters are given
the opportunity to distribute resources and
communications electronically.
4
Reusable name tags are provided and collected for
reuse
3
At my event there is a convenient drop off point for
all unwanted handouts and accessories.
2
Other innovative items to reduce waste (Please List):
1 point
per item
1 point for emailing individuals, 2 points for posting material or sending
resources beforehand, 4 points for prefilled data storage devices
provided
1 point for providing a trash can, 2 points for providing a recycle bin
Total:
Out Of
Culture Shift
Points
Awarded
Points
Possible
At my event there are no balloons present.
2
At my event food is not served using latex gloves.
2
At my event we remove unnecessary straws, and
napkins served with drinks.
2
At my event dietary or sustainability information is
provided on the menu. 2 points for yes
2
At my event there are no non-perishable purchases
that can be used again after the event. 2 points for yes
2
At my event signage is both durable & reusable.
2
At my event there are sustainable centerpieces and
decorations used as prizes or gifts.
2
At my event free wireless internet is available and
attendees are provided details of how to access it.
2
2 points for yes
2 points for yes
1 point for no straws, 2 point for no napkins
2 points for yes
1 point for yes, 2 points for centerpieces as prizes/gifts
2
points for yes
Other innovative items to help shift culture (Please
List):
Total:
1 point
per item
Out of
N/A