Partner Webinar with HEASC

Doing Good While Doing Your Job – Moving Toward a Circular Economy (during this time of Coronavirus)

Brought to you by the Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium (HEASC) and its members – a network of higher education associations with a commitment to advancing sustainability within their constituencies and the entire system of higher education.

There is an urgent need to move away from the current unsustainable linear economy toward a sustainable circular economy. The circular economy model is designed to save resources and money, maximize the lifespan of resources and products, reduce pollution and climate change, and decrease or eliminate waste.  If US higher education were its own country, it would rank as the 22^nd largest economy in the world. In the short term, with campus shut downs, we can reduce utility bills while safely securing our facilities and specialty labs. With the reality of finite resources, it is imperative to prioritize and incorporate sustainability into procurement processes and policies in all departments. Target audiences include staff from the following areas: planning; facilities; business and finance; procurement; housing; auxiliary services; food and catering; waste management; building construction and renovation; recreation; student life, sustainability offices; and IT.

The webinar will consist of:

1. Overview of the need for a circular economy and sustainable procurement in higher education
2. Real-world examples from many campus areas
3. Useful resources for all campus staff on sustainable procurement, the circular economy, and actions you can take today in the midst of COVID-19 and campus shutdowns

Webinar brought to you by NACAS, SCUP, AASHE, NIRSA, NAEP, NACUBO, AASCU, ACUHO-I, APPA, I²SL, CSHEMA, and ACPA.

Note: This is a FREE event. If you have any questions about content or registration please contact Debra Rowe.