“Celebrations are a time of joy, connection and tradition. Unfortunately, they’re often excessively wasteful. And it’s not just the extra trash that’s a problem. All the fossil fuels, trees and other natural resources that go into producing streamers, plastic utensils, single-use decor, and giveaway prizes make these occasions dreary. All that extra consumption–and the resulting waste–can crop up during campus celebrations and holiday events all year round from winter formals to Valentine’s Day to Halloween. Campus groups have come up with many different solutions to decrease consumption around holidays and celebrations without cutting back on the fun. We’ll be showcasing those solutions here.

This session will share strategies from universities that have cracked the code on low-waste campus celebrations, secondhand gift-giving, and sustainable holidays. From secondhand trading posts to simpler entertaining tips, these case study programs encourage creativity, increase connection, ease stress, and reduce waste. ”

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Presenters

Malia Becker, Organizer, Center for Biological Diversity “Malia Becker leads creative outreach campaigns at the Center for Biological Diversity addressing the intersection of endless growth, reproductive health, inequitable consumption, and the wildlife extinction crisis. She manages two campaigns focused on alternative economies and reproductive rights: Simplify the Holidays and Endangered Species Condoms. Before joining the Center, Malia worked in healthcare patient access and administration. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Macalester College in geography and public health where she was also a student organizer for fossil fuel divestment.”

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