The Campus Greening Committee Presents: Keeping Vermont Green - A guide to living sustainably on campus, and in your community

Recycling

Recycling: On Campus - What can be recycled? Paper, plastics 1-7, glass, and tin can all be recycled in the large light green recycling receptacles on campus. Its very important to put things in the correct bin, and to make sure items are clean with lids removed to prevent contamination. Those things not in one of the 4 categories should be recycled elsewhere, not stacked on or near the recycling containers. Paper, plastics 1-7, glass, and tin can all be recycled in the large light green recycling receptacles on campus. Its very important to put things in the correct bin, and to make sure items are clean with lids removed to prevent contamination. Those things not in one of the 4 categories should be recycled elsewhere, not stacked on or near the recycling containers. Paper products from the café should be composted or thrown away, not recycled! It is also important to note that corrugated cardboard is not paper and cannot be recycled with the paper on campus, but that cardstock can be recycled with regular paper. Paper products from the café should be composted or thrown away, not recycled! It is also important to note that corrugated cardboard is not paper and cannot be recycled with the paper on campus, but that cardstock can be recycled with regular paper. In addition, batteries and techno trash can be recycled in a box located at the front entrance of the library. In addition, batteries and techno trash can be recycled in a box located at the front entrance of the library.

Recycling: On Campus - Where are the recycling receptacles and where does the recycling get sent? The main recycling receptacles are large light green containers. There is one located in the main entrance to the library, right outside the school café, in the stairwell of Oakes Hall, and by the lockers in Oakes. The main recycling receptacles are large light green containers. There is one located in the main entrance to the library, right outside the school café, in the stairwell of Oakes Hall, and by the lockers in Oakes. The recycling goes to the local Recycling Transfer Station. The recycling goes to the local Recycling Transfer Station. Note - All recycling and composting information is subject to change! - Campus Greening Committee is currently in the process of trying to improve and streamline the schools system for recycling, compost, and trash. Therefore, the look and location of bins may change, as well as what can and cant be recycled. Note - All recycling and composting information is subject to change! - Campus Greening Committee is currently in the process of trying to improve and streamline the schools system for recycling, compost, and trash. Therefore, the look and location of bins may change, as well as what can and cant be recycled.

Recycling: Off Campus - What can be recycled at the local recycling centers? Other than trash and standard recycling items (including plastics 1-7), the Recycling Transfer Station also takes, for a small fee: small appliances and electronics, including: computers, printers, microwaves, TVs, and window air conditioners; household batteries; tires; waste oil; antifreeze; fluorescent bulbs; and metal. Other than trash and standard recycling items (including plastics 1-7), the Recycling Transfer Station also takes, for a small fee: small appliances and electronics, including: computers, printers, microwaves, TVs, and window air conditioners; household batteries; tires; waste oil; antifreeze; fluorescent bulbs; and metal. For more detailed information about what the Transfer Station takes: station/ For more detailed information about what the Transfer Station takes: station/ station/ station/ In addition, its very important to recycle CFLs because of the mercury they contain. They can be properly disposed of at: Welch's True Value 3626 VT Route 14 South Royalton VT In addition, its very important to recycle CFLs because of the mercury they contain. They can be properly disposed of at: Welch's True Value 3626 VT Route 14 South Royalton VT 05068

Recycling: Off Campus - Where is the local recycling center and when is it open? The Town of Royalton: Recycling Transfer Station is located between Royalton and Bethel near Eatons and the Mobil station: Recycling Transfer Station 122 Waterman Rd. South Royalton, VT The Town of Royalton: Recycling Transfer Station is located between Royalton and Bethel near Eatons and the Mobil station: Recycling Transfer Station 122 Waterman Rd. South Royalton, VT The Recycling Transfer Station is not open all the time! It is open: Tues., Thurs., and Fri. from 7am-3pm, and Sat. from 7am-1pm. The Recycling Transfer Station is not open all the time! It is open: Tues., Thurs., and Fri. from 7am-3pm, and Sat. from 7am-1pm. - Note, for those that live further afield, checkout region/ for additional recycling and waste facilities. (Randolph also has a facility, which is not listed online) - Note, for those that live further afield, checkout region/ for additional recycling and waste facilities. (Randolph also has a facility, which is not listed online) region/ region/

Composting

Composting: On Campus -What can and cannot be composted in the new campus composting system? Yes ALL food waste. That includes meat and dairy products, as well as greasy items. No Anything not in the column to the left! That includes all dishware and flatware from the school café. The farm taking our compost cannot handle the amount of paper waste we generate! Bring your own dishware and flatware if at all possible.

Composting: On Campus - Where are the composting receptacles and where does the compost get sent? The compost is in the school café. However, CGC is hoping to improve the system, and add composting receptacles next to all the recycling bins. The compost is in the school café. However, CGC is hoping to improve the system, and add composting receptacles next to all the recycling bins. The compost goes to Hurricane Flats, a local 37-acre organic farm. The compost goes to Hurricane Flats, a local 37-acre organic farm. - Note, Hurricane Flats requires uncontaminated compost and will cancel the agreement if VLS regularly delivers contaminated compost! Please follow the signs to ensure you are putting compostable products into the bins. Ask a CGC member or refer to this presentation if you have questions.

Composting: On Campus - Special Note About Composting on Campus Composting just started on campus late last spring (2010). Were still working on getting the kinks out, so please show the administration we can be good composters by: (1) being careful what you put in the compost, and (2) by bringing your own dishware to the school café to reduce the number of plates and utensils going into the trash. Composting just started on campus late last spring (2010). Were still working on getting the kinks out, so please show the administration we can be good composters by: (1) being careful what you put in the compost, and (2) by bringing your own dishware to the school café to reduce the number of plates and utensils going into the trash.

Composting: Off Campus - Making a home composting system For instructions on how to make various composting bins and systems for both indoor and outdoor home use, checkout: 1/compost/compost/ For instructions on how to make various composting bins and systems for both indoor and outdoor home use, checkout: 1/compost/compost/ 1/compost/compost/ 1/compost/compost/

Food

Food: On Campus - Where does the food served on campus come from? The school is a member of the Vermont Fresh Network, which means it serves fresh, local, and often organic food and produce at the school café and catered events when it is available. The school is a member of the Vermont Fresh Network, which means it serves fresh, local, and often organic food and produce at the school café and catered events when it is available. - Local partners include: Black River Produce, Blue Ledge Farm, Blythedale Farm, Boyden Farm, LLC, Burlington Food Service, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cavendish Game Birds, Champlain Orchards Inc., Cobb Hill Cheese, Crawford Family Farm, Crowley Cheese Inc., Does' Leap, Grafton Village Cheese, Green Mountain Blue Cheese and Boucher Family Farm, Harlow Farm, Jasper Hill Farm, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Maple Meadow Farm, Maplebrook Farm, Misty Knoll Farms, Neighborly Farms of Vermont, Nutty Steph's Granola & Chocolate Factory, Red Hen Baking Co., Squash Valley Produce, Strafford Organic Creamery, Sunrise Orchards, Inc., Taylor Farm, Thistle Hill Farm, Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea Company, Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery, Vermont Fresh Pasta, Vermont Smoke & Cure, Vermont Soy - Local partners include: Black River Produce, Blue Ledge Farm, Blythedale Farm, Boyden Farm, LLC, Burlington Food Service, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cavendish Game Birds, Champlain Orchards Inc., Cobb Hill Cheese, Crawford Family Farm, Crowley Cheese Inc., Does' Leap, Grafton Village Cheese, Green Mountain Blue Cheese and Boucher Family Farm, Harlow Farm, Jasper Hill Farm, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Maple Meadow Farm, Maplebrook Farm, Misty Knoll Farms, Neighborly Farms of Vermont, Nutty Steph's Granola & Chocolate Factory, Red Hen Baking Co., Squash Valley Produce, Strafford Organic Creamery, Sunrise Orchards, Inc., Taylor Farm, Thistle Hill Farm, Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea Company, Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery, Vermont Fresh Pasta, Vermont Smoke & Cure, Vermont SoyBlack River ProduceBlue Ledge FarmBlythedale FarmBoyden Farm, LLCBurlington Food ServiceCabot Creamery CooperativeCavendish Game BirdsChamplain Orchards Inc.Cobb Hill CheeseCrawford Family FarmCrowley Cheese Inc.Does' LeapGrafton Village CheeseGreen Mountain Blue Cheese and Boucher Family FarmHarlow FarmJasper Hill FarmLake Champlain ChocolatesMaple Meadow FarmMaplebrook FarmMisty Knoll FarmsNeighborly Farms of VermontNutty Steph's Granola & Chocolate FactoryRed Hen Baking Co.Squash Valley ProduceStrafford Organic CreamerySunrise Orchards, Inc.Taylor FarmThistle Hill FarmVermont Artisan Coffee & Tea CompanyVermont Butter & Cheese CreameryVermont Fresh PastaVermont Smoke & CureVermont SoyBlack River ProduceBlue Ledge FarmBlythedale FarmBoyden Farm, LLCBurlington Food ServiceCabot Creamery CooperativeCavendish Game BirdsChamplain Orchards Inc.Cobb Hill CheeseCrawford Family FarmCrowley Cheese Inc.Does' LeapGrafton Village CheeseGreen Mountain Blue Cheese and Boucher Family FarmHarlow FarmJasper Hill FarmLake Champlain ChocolatesMaple Meadow FarmMaplebrook FarmMisty Knoll FarmsNeighborly Farms of VermontNutty Steph's Granola & Chocolate FactoryRed Hen Baking Co.Squash Valley ProduceStrafford Organic CreamerySunrise Orchards, Inc.Taylor FarmThistle Hill FarmVermont Artisan Coffee & Tea CompanyVermont Butter & Cheese CreameryVermont Fresh PastaVermont Smoke & CureVermont Soy - Check out the Vermont Fresh Networks homepage for more information - Check out the Vermont Fresh Networks homepage for more information

Food: On Campus - Why does the school café use disposable dishware, and can people bring in their own dishware to use? The school café uses recycled paper plates and corn-plastic utensils, instead of reusable dishware, because the school café does not have an industrial size dishwasher, or a water hook-up large enough to support one, so it must use disposable dishware. The school café uses recycled paper plates and corn-plastic utensils, instead of reusable dishware, because the school café does not have an industrial size dishwasher, or a water hook-up large enough to support one, so it must use disposable dishware. People may bring their own reusable cups, dishware, and plates to the school café. You dont have to use the dishware provided by the school (which has been shown to not be that compostable after all, and which our farmer cannot compost). The school café will put stuff in/on dishes you bring in! Bring your own water bottle, coffee mug, Tupperware/wrap-up mat, and utensils to reduce your waste, and save yourself and the school money. People may bring their own reusable cups, dishware, and plates to the school café. You dont have to use the dishware provided by the school (which has been shown to not be that compostable after all, and which our farmer cannot compost). The school café will put stuff in/on dishes you bring in! Bring your own water bottle, coffee mug, Tupperware/wrap-up mat, and utensils to reduce your waste, and save yourself and the school money. -Dont have reusable stuff to use? Look for the Environmental Law Societys fall fundraiser to buy wrap-up mats and reusable utensils.

Food: Off Campus - How do you join the South Royalton Co-op? The co-op may seem more expensive, but the benefits out-weigh the costs: save gas because youre not driving to West Leb for groceries, rest assured youre buying organic and local produce and products that the co-op carefully chooses, feel good supporting a locally owned and run business, run into friends and get to know the community by shopping locally. The co-op may seem more expensive, but the benefits out-weigh the costs: save gas because youre not driving to West Leb for groceries, rest assured youre buying organic and local produce and products that the co-op carefully chooses, feel good supporting a locally owned and run business, run into friends and get to know the community by shopping locally. You dont have to join the co-op to shop there, but becoming a member helps to build the co-ops equity. You can either go by the Market or download the form from the link below. There are two levels of lifetime membership: Blue, $50, 5% discount; and Gold, $200, 15% discount. Members get discounts on all purchases made on each months Member Appreciation Day, the right to vote on the Board, along with other benefits. Members normally re-coop the cost of joining in less than a year from their monthly savings You dont have to join the co-op to shop there, but becoming a member helps to build the co-ops equity. You can either go by the Market or download the form from the link below. There are two levels of lifetime membership: Blue, $50, 5% discount; and Gold, $200, 15% discount. Members get discounts on all purchases made on each months Member Appreciation Day, the right to vote on the Board, along with other benefits. Members normally re-coop the cost of joining in less than a year from their monthly savings For more information about becoming a member of the South Royalton Market, checkout: For more information about becoming a member of the South Royalton Market, checkout:

Food: Off Campus - What other co-ops are in the area? Co-ops: Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier Upper Valley Food Co-op; White River Junction, Lebanon, and Hanover Upper Valley Food Co-op; White River Junction, Lebanon, and Hanover

Food: Off Campus - Whats a CSA and how can I join one? CSAs (community supported agriculture) are a great way to support local farmers and get delicious fresh produce, meat, eggs, dairy products, and more. Normally members pay a fee in the late winter or early spring that helps the farmer sustain him or herself, and then in return the member gets weekly boxes of fresh food in the summer, fall, and possibly winter. Checkout the websites below for how to join these various CSAs: CSAs (community supported agriculture) are a great way to support local farmers and get delicious fresh produce, meat, eggs, dairy products, and more. Normally members pay a fee in the late winter or early spring that helps the farmer sustain him or herself, and then in return the member gets weekly boxes of fresh food in the summer, fall, and possibly winter. Checkout the websites below for how to join these various CSAs: Luna Bleu Farm, South Royalton, Luna Bleu Farm, South Royalton, Four Springs Farm, Royalton, Four Springs Farm, Royalton, Fat Rooster Farm, South Royalton, Fat Rooster Farm, South Royalton,

Food: Off Campus - Where and when are local farmers markets? From the middle of May through the beginning of October there is a weekly farmers market every Thursday from 3-6:30pm on the South Royalton Village Green. From the middle of May through the beginning of October there is a weekly farmers market every Thursday from 3-6:30pm on the South Royalton Village Green. Checkout: y/farmersmarkets_map.html for a listing of farmers markets in the area and across the state. Checkout: y/farmersmarkets_map.html for a listing of farmers markets in the area and across the state. y/farmersmarkets_map.html y/farmersmarkets_map.html

Transportation

Transportation - Carpooling There are Too Many Cars on Campus! There are Too Many Cars on Campus! -Over 2/3 of VLSers drive to school, and we all live in a pretty small commuting area. Lets work on coordinating carpools! Carpooling Site Carpooling Site -Checkout for coordinating carpooling with neighbors. Special parking spots for carpoolers on campus: Special parking spots for carpoolers on campus: -If you cant walk or bike to campus, then try to carpool. Carpoolers have the advantage of being able to park closer to Oakes Hall and the library. Those extra few seconds can make all the difference if youre running late for class.

Transportation - Zipcars There are two Zipcars at VLS. You must be a Zipcar member to use the vehicles. To sign up, go to There is a $35 annual fee, but new members receive $35 of free driving time to use during the first month. Zipcars must be reserved in advance on-line, and users can reserve mere minutes, hours, or days ahead. Reservations may be made by the hour ($8/weekday or $9/weekend) or by the day ($66/weekday or $72/weekend), depending upon availability. Reservations include 180 free miles per day, and.45 cents per mile over 180 miles. There are two Zipcars at VLS. You must be a Zipcar member to use the vehicles. To sign up, go to There is a $35 annual fee, but new members receive $35 of free driving time to use during the first month. Zipcars must be reserved in advance on-line, and users can reserve mere minutes, hours, or days ahead. Reservations may be made by the hour ($8/weekday or $9/weekend) or by the day ($66/weekday or $72/weekend), depending upon availability. Reservations include 180 free miles per day, and.45 cents per mile over 180 miles.

Transportation - Stagecoach – Shuttle Service Stagecoach provides a commuter route between Montpelier and Vermont Law School, which also picks up and drops off commuters at Park and Rides between Montpelier and South Royalton. The coach runs Mon.- Fri., and leaves Montpelier at 6:50am and arrives in South Royalton at 7:55am, then leaves South Royalton at 5:05pm and arrives in Montpelier at 6:05pm. There is a special minimal fee of $1/per ride for VLSers to ride the coach, which costs far less than driving. Stagecoach provides a commuter route between Montpelier and Vermont Law School, which also picks up and drops off commuters at Park and Rides between Montpelier and South Royalton. The coach runs Mon.- Fri., and leaves Montpelier at 6:50am and arrives in South Royalton at 7:55am, then leaves South Royalton at 5:05pm and arrives in Montpelier at 6:05pm. There is a special minimal fee of $1/per ride for VLSers to ride the coach, which costs far less than driving. Checkout for more information about their other routes, including regular trips to the West Leb shopping areas, Dartmouth Hitchcock, and Rutland. Checkout for more information about their other routes, including regular trips to the West Leb shopping areas, Dartmouth Hitchcock, and Rutland.

Transportation - Greyhound and Amtrak There are Greyhound bus stations in White River Junction and Montpelier (note the Montpelier station is closed on Sundays). There are Greyhound bus stations in White River Junction and Montpelier (note the Montpelier station is closed on Sundays). -Checkout for schedules and pricing. There are Amtrak stations in White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, and Rutland that go to many metropolitan areas on the east coast. There are Amtrak stations in White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, and Rutland that go to many metropolitan areas on the east coast. -Checkout for schedules and pricing.

Buildings

Buildings: On Campus - LEED Certified Campus Buildings Both Oakes Hall, where a majority of classes are held, and Debevoise Hall, which houses classrooms, offices and gathering spaces, are LEED certified buildings, which means they are more energy efficient and have a lighter impact on the environment than the average building. The buildings have features such as: super insulation and windows, efficient lighting, reused and sustainably sourced materials, composting toilets and more. Both Oakes Hall, where a majority of classes are held, and Debevoise Hall, which houses classrooms, offices and gathering spaces, are LEED certified buildings, which means they are more energy efficient and have a lighter impact on the environment than the average building. The buildings have features such as: super insulation and windows, efficient lighting, reused and sustainably sourced materials, composting toilets and more.

Buildings: On Campus - Proposed Buildings on Campus The Proposed Gym The Proposed Gym -Plans for a new gym are still in the preliminary stages. However, the student body, through a survey conducted by the SBA, has expressed great interest in ensuring that it is a green building. Ideas include: a green roof, photovoltaic solar panels on the roof, locally sourced sustainable materials, electricity generating workout equipment, and local contracting. The FREC building The FREC building -The school recently purchased the building on the corner across from 5 Olde. The building will have green features. Some ideas for the building include: a living wall, solar thermal, radiant heating, super windows, day-lighting, and local contracting.

Buildings: Your Home - What can you do to make your house more sustainable when youre renting? Petition your landlord for upgrades – As renters many law students feel helpless about the fact that their houses are inefficient. However, talking to your landlord early might result in some energy and money savings. As renters many law students feel helpless about the fact that their houses are inefficient. However, talking to your landlord early might result in some energy and money savings. Go to Efficiency Vermont for more information about greening your home. Go to Efficiency Vermont for more information about greening your home. Major improvements: air sealing and insulating, upgrading heating systems, upgrading to Energy Star rated appliances. Major improvements: air sealing and insulating, upgrading heating systems, upgrading to Energy Star rated appliances. Small improvements (providing and/or installing): CFLs, programmable thermostats, power strips, weather stripping, outlet covers, etc. Small improvements (providing and/or installing): CFLs, programmable thermostats, power strips, weather stripping, outlet covers, etc.

Buildings: Your Home - Daily Energy Saving Tips Whether or not your landlord is amenable to making energy efficiency improvements or helping you with them, there are still many things you can do to improve your energy efficiency and lower your utility bills. Whether or not your landlord is amenable to making energy efficiency improvements or helping you with them, there are still many things you can do to improve your energy efficiency and lower your utility bills. 1. Use CFLs and turn off lights when youre not in the room. 2. Use a power strip and unplug all appliances when you arent using them. 3. Wear a sweater and use more blankets so that you can keep your thermostat at Use a dishwasher if you have one. 5. Wash your clothes in cold or warm water. 6. Use outlet covers. 7. Install weatherstripping, and hang heavy curtains over drafty windows.

Buildings: Your Home - Energy Audits If your landlord is interested in making energy efficiency improvements, tell him or her to look into having an energy audit first, which will prioritize what energy improvements should be made, show energy and cost savings, and the cost of making the improvements. Efficiency Vermont is a great provider of audits. If your landlord is interested in making energy efficiency improvements, tell him or her to look into having an energy audit first, which will prioritize what energy improvements should be made, show energy and cost savings, and the cost of making the improvements. Efficiency Vermont is a great provider of audits. Also look for more information about energy audits from the Dartmouth Energy Collaborative and CGC. Also look for more information about energy audits from the Dartmouth Energy Collaborative and CGC.

Second-Hand and Consignment Stores

- Second-Hand Stores South Royalton has several great second-hand stores. Check them out for furniture, kitchenware, clothes, and more: South Royalton has several great second-hand stores. Check them out for furniture, kitchenware, clothes, and more: 1. At the back of 108 Chelsea Station (beside the co- op and SoRo Pizza) 2. At the Senior Center (across from the Post Office facing the railroad track)

Who to Talk to About Making Positive Change

- Who is helpful to contact about questions, concerns, ideas, etc.? There are many people in the administration, faculty, and staff who may be helpful to contact if you have concerns related to campus greening, and campus sustainability. Below are some recommended contacts: There are many people in the administration, faculty, and staff who may be helpful to contact if you have concerns related to campus greening, and campus sustainability. Below are some recommended contacts: 1.Dean Atwood – provides funding for many campus greening projects (contact through Peg Trombly). 2.Peg Trombly, Executive Assistant, - contact Peg if you would like to arrange a meeting with Dean Atwood (Dean Atwood likes to receive a 1-page memo that discusses the new project, how it will benefit the school, and a financial estimate). Peg is also very involved in CGC, and a good person to contact for just about anything related to campus greening. More on next page 2.Peg Trombly, Executive Assistant, - contact Peg if you would like to arrange a meeting with Dean Atwood (Dean Atwood likes to receive a 1-page memo that discusses the new project, how it will benefit the school, and a financial estimate). Peg is also very involved in CGC, and a good person to contact for just about anything related to campus greening. More on next page

3. Jim McGrath, Head of Buildings and Grounds (contact through Lori Campbell). 4. Lori Campbell, Buildings and Grounds Assistant, - contact Lori if you would like to arrange a meeting with any of the Building and Grounds staff. She is also helpful for discussing how new projects may impact the buildings and systems on campus, as well as, updates to existing greening measures such as our recycling and composting programs. 5. Lisa Myette, Café Manager, 6. Dean Jefferson, Dean of Students (contact through Theresa Johnson). 7. Theresa Johnson, Executive Assistant, 8. Stephanie Brecko – manages campus event scheduling and room reservations,

Joining Campus Greening Committee

- How do you get involved in the Campus Greening Committee? When we meet - We tend to meet once every other week during the school day at a time most convenient for the largest number in the group. When we meet - We tend to meet once every other week during the school day at a time most convenient for the largest number in the group. What we do: What we do: 1.We make proposals to the administration and student body for ways we can make our school and community more sustainable. 2.We have campaigns and host programs to raise awareness about campus greening issues, and educate the community. 3.We practice what we preach, and try to set a good example for other students. Check out the CGC website for more information about what we do - Check out the CGC website for more information about what we do Upcoming Campaign - We want to promote a Zero Waste campaign on campus this year. We already recycle, compost, and use many recycled materials, but we can do even better. Nothing on our campus should have to go in the trash! Upcoming Campaign - We want to promote a Zero Waste campaign on campus this year. We already recycle, compost, and use many recycled materials, but we can do even better. Nothing on our campus should have to go in the trash!