Get a Gold Star by Going Green! Hilary Richardson, MS, MPA ‘09 Department of Environmental Science and Biology 108B Lennon Hall

Discussion Outline How the College is Going GreenHow the College is Going Green Ways to ReuseWays to Reuse Ways to ReduceWays to Reduce Recycling at the College at BrockportRecycling at the College at Brockport Paper use at the CollegePaper use at the College Energy ConsumptionEnergy Consumption What you can do to ‘Go Green and Get a Gold Star!’What you can do to ‘Go Green and Get a Gold Star!’

Did you know: Making paper from recycled material uses 60% less energy than making virgin paper. If every household in the U.S. reused a paper bag for one shopping trip, approximately 60,000 trees would be saved. Making cans from recycled aluminum saves 95% of the energy required to produce cans from virgin material. Approx. 75% of our trash can be recycled.

The College gets a Gold Star! Reduced energy consumption by 35% over the last 10 years. Installed geothermal wells in our new Townhouses that meet LEED certification standards. We have the only comprehensive management of environmental, safety and health system in all of SUNY.

College Cont…. We have recycled 40% of all domestic refuse collected. Implemented a collaborative Stormwater management plan in cooperation with EHS, Earth Science, Monroe County and NYSDEC (produced a video “only rain down the drain” that is used widely for training purposes). Student powered program to use fryer grease (from food service) to power our diesel vehicles on campus

Reuse! Is it as simple as it sounds?Is it as simple as it sounds? – –Try to reuse products as much as possible. reuse water bottles by refilling instead of buying new carry along a reusable mug for coffee- this saves money too! – –Buy used text books- this saves the cost of reprinting and saves hundreds of sheets of paper and therefore trees! – –Buy a canvas or mesh bag and use it when you go shopping instead of using plastic bags.

Reduce! Consider the end life of the product you are using. Be a good consumer- buy products that limit the packaging and are made from recycled materials. Purchase less. When in the dining halls, take only the food you can eat, you can always go back for more but you cannot give back food that you are unable to consume. Consume less. Nothing reduces our recycling rates better than less stuff TO recycle!

Recycling! Did you know that recycling one soda can saves enough energy to power a television or computer for 3 hours! Recycle all your paper and cardboard- including pizza boxes; just make sure it is free from pizza debris. Recycle your glassware - clear, brown and green are the only three types of glass accepted for recycling. Recycle your plastics! Did you know that only number 1 and 2 plastics can be recycled? These consist of water bottles, Gatorade containers, milk jugs, laundry and dish detergent, and most shampoo and conditioner bottles- buy recyclable plastics!

More on Recycling…. Recycle your plastic bags at Wegman’s- don’t put the bags in the garbage! Don’t throw out your old clothes! Brockport has a Volunteers of America and a Salvation Army that accepts clothing donations. Also, ECOS has clothing and sneaker drives once a semester for your unwanted clothes. Recycle your ink cartridges! There are collection boxes set up all over campus- inquire at the information desk. Recycle your batteries. There are collection boxes set up all over campus inquire at the information desk.

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Recyclemania! Recyclemania was a 10-week competition among colleges and universities across the US.Recyclemania was a 10-week competition among colleges and universities across the US. During this campaign, the campus recycled 39,100 lbs of paper in February, more than double last February (17,540 lbs!)During this campaign, the campus recycled 39,100 lbs of paper in February, more than double last February (17,540 lbs!) That's 9,775 lbs a week, or 1 lb per person per week recycled!That's 9,775 lbs a week, or 1 lb per person per week recycled!

Paper Use at the College How much paper does the average College at Brockport student use in a given semester?How much paper does the average College at Brockport student use in a given semester? As of Sunday night, 3,965,873 pages have been printed at the College since the fall semester.As of Sunday night, 3,965,873 pages have been printed at the College since the fall semester. This equates to 7,931 reams or $22,841!This equates to 7,931 reams or $22,841! Daily printing at the College averages 17,864 pages!Daily printing at the College averages 17,864 pages!

Energy Consumption Do you:Do you: Turn off the lights when leaving the room or bathroom?Turn off the lights when leaving the room or bathroom? Turn off your computer, monitor, cell phone, etc.?Turn off your computer, monitor, cell phone, etc.? Leave your car idling? Carpool?Leave your car idling? Carpool? These are a few ways to reduce your ecological footprint.

Be a good consumer! Try to buy only products that: Were produced locally, Can be recycled, Have the least amount of packaging, Look for the triangle with a # 1 or 2 for plastics, only clear, green and brown glass. Everyone can make a difference through small changes.

What you can do! − turning off lights, computers, and appliances when not in use − turning off the water when brushing your teeth − walking around campus- don’t drive! − keeping windows and doors closed during the heating season

Get Involved! − volunteering for ECOS group ( earth day and spring clean ups − help make our campus aesthetically pleasing by acting responsibly; don’t litter and pick up litter where you see it! − helping work on environmental programs that benefit the campus and the local community − check out our Green Campus initiative Website ( to find out more information! International Coastal Cleanup Campus Cleanup Event

Get Involved! April 21st-25th- SUNY Brockport Walk! Bike! Week! Save some gas, get some exercise, and win some great prizes! Check in at the Walk! Bike! Stations around campus all week, get a punch card and enter your name for drawings held April 28 th, Fireside Lounge 11:30 - 1!April 21st-25th- SUNY Brockport Walk! Bike! Week! Save some gas, get some exercise, and win some great prizes! Check in at the Walk! Bike! Stations around campus all week, get a punch card and enter your name for drawings held April 28 th, Fireside Lounge 11:30 - 1! Friday, April 25th- Arbor Day! Come help plant trees from 10:00am - noon at the Park Ave. liftbridge, Brockport.Friday, April 25th- Arbor Day! Come help plant trees from 10:00am - noon at the Park Ave. liftbridge, Brockport. Saturday, April 26th- Earth Day at Hamlin Beach State Park. Join us from 10am until 2pm for Earth Day celebration at Hamlin Beach State Park. Admission to the Park is free for the day. Vendors will be on hand to show their wares and ways to help conserve.Saturday, April 26th- Earth Day at Hamlin Beach State Park. Join us from 10am until 2pm for Earth Day celebration at Hamlin Beach State Park. Admission to the Park is free for the day. Vendors will be on hand to show their wares and ways to help conserve. Monday April 28th- Walk! Bike! Week! Wrap Up Party! Fireside Lounge. Join us from 11:30 until 1pm for treats and prizes!Monday April 28th- Walk! Bike! Week! Wrap Up Party! Fireside Lounge. Join us from 11:30 until 1pm for treats and prizes! Monday April 28 th - Come help Environmental Health and Safety promote water quality through innovative bioballs that promote root growth for cattails. Meet by the basketball courts near the canal at 10:30. Pizza and pop to follow!Monday April 28 th - Come help Environmental Health and Safety promote water quality through innovative bioballs that promote root growth for cattails. Meet by the basketball courts near the canal at 10:30. Pizza and pop to follow!

Help the College go Green! Get a Gold Star! 'The world is not dangerous because of those who do harm but because of those who look at it without doing anything' Albert Einstein.