Hollerbach, Kevin JBrosnan-Smith, Ainsley2024-04-262024-04-262017-01-01https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14394/44248As the University of Massachusetts Amherst continues to grow, and as programming for the campus community becomes an ever-rising priority, events organizers will need to consider the waste implications of every event to comply with state and University standards, goals, and policies. This "Guide to Zero-Waste Events" aims to streamline the planning process as well as provide tips and examples for follow-through to implementing a successful zero-waste event. The guide also presents actionable policy recommendations for the University to reduce waste and increase diversion from large-scale outdoor events on the UMass Amherst campus.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/zero-wastewaste reductionrecyclingcompostingeventsumass amherstumasssustainabilitysustainability educationuniversity policyEnvironmental EducationEnvironmental PolicyEnvironmental StudiesNatural Resources and ConservationNatural Resources Management and PolicyOrganizational CommunicationPublic AdministrationSustainabilityarticle