Sustainability: Challenges and Economic Opportunities Forum Duke Farms November 5, 2014 Shana S. Weber, Ph.D. Director, Office of Sustainability Princeton University President, NJHEPS
Research, Education & Engagement
Campus Systems : -Energy -Buildings -Transportation -Food -Purchasing -Waste Reduction -Landscape -Water
Progress: 20% of graduating class formally engaged in sustainability Progress: new Campus as Lab Innovation Fund established for faculty research
Progress: 12+ student groups active in campus GreenLeaders 500 attendees at 7 th annual Earth Day Festival Active partnerships with the town Progress: Student driven and research- based rollout of single-stream recycling, with tracking of impact First campus-wide dorm energy competition using app-based live data feeds
Even with weather-related bumps, Princeton on track to reach 2020 goal
Strategies for 2020
5.3 megawatt (covering 27 acres) solar PV array, provided 8 % of campus electricity last year
1.24 million square feet of new construction and major renovations built under sustainability guidelines since hours of continuing ed for 50 employees (30 are LEED Accredited Professionals) Commitment to recycle 95% or more of construction and demolition debris continues to be met
520 fewer commuter cars compared to individuals participating in TDM
60% of food purchased last year was sustainable, 44% from within 250 miles
94% of office paper is 100% PCW recycled, chlorine free 55% of cleaners and soaps are Green Seal Certified
48 million gallons of water saved
12 acres of re-established woodlands and 5 acres of new open green space
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