Sustainability 101: Going Green Maggie Peake, Sustainability Coordinator

There are many shades of green. Each of us brings our own shade of green to the effort. Together, we can make the world a better place.

What is Sustainability? MEETING TODAY ’ S NEEDS WITHOUT COMPRISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS Sustainable Systems: Eliminate Waste & Pollution Eliminate Abuse (to people, animals, planet) Rely on Renewable Resources Change Disposable Mindset Recognize Limits Build Resilient Communities

Partnership for a Green City

What Can I Do? Have more fun getting to campus! Walk Live nearby and get to know your neighbors! Stay fit while walking gently on the Earth! Bike Save money. Get a workout as you go! Find a Safe Route: ridethecity.com/louisville Bus Meet neighbors. Get some work done on the way! Plan Your Trip: ridetarc.org | (502) Carpool Reduce traffic congestion. Make new friends! Guaranteed Ride Home: tickettoride.org | (502)

Idle Free Jefferson Turn the Key and be Idle Free! J EFFERSON HAS COMMITTED TO REDUCE IDLING IN OUR COLLEGE VEHICLES AND ON OUR PROPERTY. It’s easy, just remember to follow the 10 SECOND RULE … If you're going to be stopped in your car for more than 10 seconds, turn the engine off.

Reduce Solid Waste Minimize unnecessary consumption:  Cut paper use in half by duplexing – printing or copying on both sides.  Don’t print s or other documents you won’t really need on paper.  Avoid excess packaging.  Bring your own bags and buy in bulk.  Drink tap water  Bring reusable shopping bags.  At mealtimes, use reusable items like mugs, cups, utensils, cloth napkins & towels rather than disposables. J EFFERSON C OMMUNITY & T ECHNICAL C OLLEGE REQUESTS THAT NO S TYROFOAM PRODUCTS ARE USED AT MEETINGS AND EVENTS. P LEASE CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES, SUCH AS PAPER, CARDBOARD, OR SIMILAR RECYCLABLE / BIODEGRADABLE ITEMS.

Single Stream Recycling Your current office garbage can has become your recycling bin. Everything but restroom waste, food, and Styrofoam will now be recycled from that one container.  You will now use a mini bin for your true waste. Simply take your mini bin to a centrally located ‘true trash’ can or the nearest restroom and dump it when you have true trash.  Your current office garbage can is now your recycling bin.  Everything but restroom waste, food, and Styrofoam will now be recycled from that one container.  Please educate your students about this process. We need their help too.  Other recycling items: Batteries and Toner cartridges – Steve Schiller Ink jet cartridges – Pamela Dumm

Jefferson G IVE WHAT YOU DON ’ T WANT. T AKE WHAT YOU NEED ! Have an item in your office that you don’t want or need? FreeCycle it! o Free for all Jefferson employees! o Post items you no longer need, find items you do, and support the environment by reusing items rather than disposing of them. o A great way to get rid of or find office supplies, laboratory supplies & equipment, computer supplies, etc. to keep them in circulation among Jefferson departments!

Cigarette Litter Prevention Program encouraging enforcement of litter laws, including cigarette litter raising awareness about the issue using public service messages placing ash receptacles at transition points such as near entrances to public buildings distributing pocket ashtrays to adult smokers.

Be an Energy Star!  Set computers to “sleep” when idle (under Control Panel > Power Options)  Turn off lights and equipment when you leave the room.  Unplug chargers and equipment when not in use (or switch off power strips).  Use smart power strips  Purchase Energy Star® rated appliances, electronics, computers

Use Water Wisely  Don’t run water unnecessarily  Report leaks for facilities for repair as soon as possible  Bring reusable water bottle P ARTNERSHIP WITH L OUISVILLE W ATER C OMPANY TO PROVIDE PITCHERS, CUPS, AND COOLERS

Purchasing Thoughts  Purchase products which are recyclable, rechargeable, remanufactured, reusable and/or less toxic.  Green Purchasing Policies  Work with Suppliers returnable shipping containers decrease packaging get listing of green products

At Home Pay as many bills as possible online. Eliminate unwanted mail and phone books you receive Wash laundry in cold water instead of hot. Make your own cleaning supplies: all you need is baking soda, vinegar, lemon, soap Plant an herb garden Collect rainwater, and use it to water your houseplants and garden. Help Your Community Save Money and Natural Resources. americarecyclesday.catalogchoice.or g

Learn More. Get Involved. Join a JCTC Green Team Tell us what you’re doing in your department or classroom Submit ideas and stories to Jefferson’s first sustainability newsletter, Rocko’s Review

Sustainability at Jefferson Maggie Peake Sustainability Coordinator Jefferson Education Building (200 W. Broadway) 6 th Floor – Business Affairs Office |