Sustainability Committee
Understanding issues impacting environmental sustainability
Mission Statement: To incorporate community connection by hosting monthly meetings highlighting ASU's sustainability work with activities and guest speakers, organizing different working groups for projects across campuses. Project ideas and implementation come from our committee members, join now!
The Committee meets: First Thursday of the month from noon - 1:00pm via Zoom (link can be found on the Staff Council calendar).
The Sustainability Committee is responsible for:
- Understanding issues impacting sustainability (climate change, pollution, use of non-renewable energy sources, etc.).
- Identifying existing programs and services available to improve or alleviate these issues, or recommend changes, enhancements, or establishments of programs to address these issues.
- Facilitating the communication of programs and services to university staff.
- The committee is encouraged to seek assistance from those who possess knowledge and expertise with regard to the issues they are exploring.
Committee Co-Chairs:
Meeting Minutes
Access the 2022 meeting minutes
Interested in engaging in a Sustainability Project Team? Sustainability Project Sign-Up Sheet
| Project Team | Project Lead(s) | Contact Information |
| Book Exchange Program | Erin Singla | Erin.B.Singla@asu.edu |
| Fashion Forward | Halie Cousineau | Halie.Cousineau@asu.edu |
| Promote Veganism / Sustainable Eating | Darci Parsley | Darci.Parsley@asu.edu |
| Real Plant Initiative | Halie Cousineau | Halie.Cousineau@asu.edu |
| Sustainability at ASU Bookstores | Monica Middendorf | monica.middendorf@asu.edu |
| Public Transportation / Parking Initatives | LEAD NEEDED | LEAD NEEDED |
| Trash into Treasurers | Erin Singla & Emily Percifull | Erin.B.Singla@asu.edu, Emily.Percifull@asu.edu |
| Sustainability Webinar Series | Mary McGillicuddy | Mary.McGillicuddy@asu.edu |
| Sustainable SWAG Research | Travis Buckner | Travis.Buckner@asu.edu |
| Community Garden on the Tempe campus | Halie Cousineau | Halie.Cousineau@asu.edu |
| Soft Plastic Recycling | Stacey Eastwood | sdeastwo@asu.edu |
New Resources
Ever think about the swag that you receive from various events and contests? How much of it do you still own and use? Make a difference by reviewing your department’s swag items so that they are more sustainable by checking out the Staff Council Sustainability Committee’s Purchasing Toolkit for Sustainable Promotional Materials. In the guide, you’ll discover ideas, vendors and popular sustainable item suggestions. Some highlights include:
- Questions to ask yourself
- Questions to ask vendors
- Branding considerations
- Best practices
- New apparel vendors
- Material swag ideas
- Non-material swag ideas
| Resources | Description |
|---|---|
| ASU Sustainability goals and vision | When it comes to a sustainable and resilient future, ASU is committed to leading the world by example with the following initiatives and their associated commitments. |
| Blue bag program | The blue bag program complements the university’s widespread blue bin commingled recycling program. |
| Earth Month Learning series | Recorded presentations from the 2020 Earth Month Learning series. Learn about Earth Month. |
| Labels and signs | Request sustainable labels and signs for your office and events. |
| Recycling | ASU has services to recycle specialty items. Search the content to find out how to recycle at ASU. |
| Seeds of Sustainability course | Take this training to learn the basics in less than an hour and educate yourself on how you can contribute to ASU’s sustainability efforts. After you complete this training and a short assessment, you will receive your “Seedling” certification. |
| Staff Council Sustainability Committee Cookbook | Tips and recipes for a greener and healthier lifestyle. |
| Sustainability digest | The Sustainability Digest is sent each Friday; a weekly summary of select sustainability news, job opportunities, ASU events, and more. |
| Zero Waste | Aims to create and implement programs to reach the university's circular resources goal and strengthen overall institutional sustainability by designing lasting, universal models that support ASU as a global leader in sustainable solid-waste management. |
If you are interested in joining the committee, please complete our google form. If you are interested in becoming an advocate, being added/removed to a communication channel (distribution lists, SLACK), or have any questions about the committee, please contact the committee chairs.