Campus Sustainability Initiatives 2008 – 2009

 Recycling  Green Landscaping  Public Relations  Energy Conservation  Green Building  Green Cleaning  Food  Earth Week  Academic  Department of Environmental Affairs Sustainability Subcommittees

Recycling Subcommittee

 New campus-wide combined recycling program  one container; no sorting  Containers made from recycled materials  Expanding recyclable materials:  Printer ink collection centers  University Common, Williams Center  Plastic bag recycling containers New Recycling Programs

 New recycling options:  Over 3,000 recycling toters  campus rooms/offices, Residence Halls  new recycling locations  all Residence Halls  new Centre Point Lounge  120 interior, 18 exterior collection containers New Recycling Programs

 16 New Recycling Dumpsters  2 Abitibi Paper Retriever Dumpsters  on campus and public use  Special Event Recycling  Commencement, FredFest, Homecoming, Concerts Recycling Locations & Events

New Combined Recycling Dumpsters placed at all Residence Halls, near several academic buildings

 McGinnies Hall doors  Habitat for Humanity  Construction/demolition debris  Summer construction projects materials  Alumni Hall, Williams Center basement  Scrap metal  Used tires, motor oil, automotive batteries Construction Project Recycling

 RecycleMania 2009!  Move-in weekend collections  residence halls  Using 100% recycled paper Additional Recycling Programs

 Distributed to faculty & staff  Located at recycling centers, in residence halls COMBINED RECYCLING Simply place all acceptable items in the recycle bin – Plastics #1 – 7 (#‘s marked in the recycle logo) – Glass Bottles and Jars (all colors) – Aluminum and Tin Cans – Food or Beverage Containers – Aluminum Foils, Pie Plates, Roaster Pans – Gift Wrapping Paper (except the metallic style) – Office Paper, Colored Paper, Card Stock, Post-it Notes – Newspaper and all Inserts – Clean Paper Towels, Napkins and Plates – Envelopes (manila and regular) – File Folders – Telephone Books – Magazines, Catalogs, Junk Mail – Soft Covered Books – Hard Covered Books with Cover Removed – Flattened B ox Board (cereal, gift, shoe boxes, etc.) – Clean Cardboard (with the corrugated wafer in the middle) – Moving Boxes, Banker Boxes, Shipping Boxes All items must be rinsed Boxes must be broken down Waste Items – Food Waste, Pizza Boxes, Styrofoam, Ceramics – Plastic Cups, Plates or Utensils if soiled – Paper Towels, Plates or Napkins if soiled Plastic Grocery Bags should be returned to the store What can be Recycled

Green Landscaping Subcommittee

 Over 100 trees in 2008  Perennial planting beds  reduces maintenance labor  saves cost of plantings  Native planting area  reduces maintenance costs  reduces water usage Plantings

 EPA approved ice melter: Ice B’Gone  decreases costs  provides safer roadways and walkways  protects lawn areas on campus  Additional bike racks  reduces energy uses  encourages healthful lifestyles Additional Projects

Public Relations Subcommittee

 Publicize on-campus events and initiatives  SUNY Fredonia  proactive and environmentally responsible  internal and external audiences  thought-leader on sustainability Mission

 Go Green website:  Earth Week programming  Weekly “Sustainability Comment” ads: The Leader  Media opportunities on- and off-campus  Monthly e-newsletter: tips and initiatives  Departmental partnerships  Extra-curricular events Accomplishments

 Generate dept. awareness:  current practices  possible new practices  Build camaraderie  Create soft pressure on others Sustainability Partners Program

 Create campus events  leverage success of existing events  Build on-campus media relations  recurring interactions  Allow students to take lead  peer-led initiatives  work with student groups  best ambassadors for cause Goals for

Energy Conservation Subcommittee

 Expanded Energy Management System  remote temperature settings  staging of street lights  Goal:  include and control exhaust fans  domestic hot water Energy Management Programs

 Automatic timers  mechanical rooms  Occupancy sensors  residence hall laundry rooms  Residence halls program  student CFL exchange  Goal:  identify additional areas for occupancy sensors Lighting Control Programs

 Bio-diesel Processing Unit  waste cooking oil  All appliances on campus Energy Star labeled  Alternate funding methods for energy related projects  NYSERDA, utility companies  Energy efficient LED type lamps for exit signs Additional Committee Goals

Green Building Subcommittee

 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)  Executive Order No. 111 Green Building Standards

 Construction Waste Reduction & Recycling  Technology Incubator Project  Benefits of Sustainable Construction  Energy efficiency  Water conservation  Buildings more durable, last longer  Healthy and productive work environments  Conservation  Positive community relations Building Construction Innovations

 Design & Construction Sustainable Guidelines  Science Technology Building Project Green Building Initiatives

Green Cleaning Subcommittee

 New Green Cleaning Program  Touch-less paper towel dispensers  improves hygiene  increases operational efficiency  reduces waste Environmentally-Friendly Products Environmentally-Friendly Products

 Green Seal Certified toilet tissue, paper towels  Foam soap  saves costs  reduces waste Environmentally-Friendly Products Environmentally-Friendly Products

Food Subcommittee

 Reducing Customer Waste  Earth Week initiatives: Meatless Monday, Trayless Tuesday  Reducing Operational Waste  Action plan:  alternative disposable materials  alternative packaging materials Dining Services Sustainability Program Dining Services Sustainability Program

 PETA2 competition “Most-Vegetarian- Friendly College”  advanced to second round  honorable mention: “In recognition of exceptional strides made in vegan and vegetarian dining on campus”  Evaluating “green” initiatives  Focus on triangle: People, Planet, Profitability National Recognition

Earth Week Subcommittee

 7 Days, 30 events  environmental film series  4 major campus/ College Lodge events  3 “keynote” presentations  5 “long-term change” events Earth Week

 13 hour teach-in, 12 events  16 professors – 9 fields, 5 students – 7+ orgs  prominent NYSC activist, area teachers  town-hall meeting, activism workshop  poetry readings, eco-fashion show Earth Day

 Use sustainability principles for events  Complement campus-wide projects  Involve community members, regional speakers  Debut “Rethink. React. Restore.” slogan Earth Week Practices

Academic Subcommittee

 Goal: integrating sustainability content, practices  campus curricula  student life  individual courses  campus events programming  Supported over ten educational events  climate change teach-in  presidential candidates’ environmental records  earth week Goals & Events

 Conducted sustainability course inventory  Comprised of students, staff, and faculty  Exploration of Environmental Studies degree  Creating Reed Library sustainability collection  twenty-five new books and films  Participation in sustainability conferences Additional Accomplishments

Department of Environmental Affairs Subcommittee

 2008: SUNY Fredonia joined American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment  What are presidents & chancellors committing to?  eliminating campus’ greenhouse gas emissions in a reasonable period of time  Creation of the Campus Climate Challenge Presidents’ Climate Commitment

 Worked with Campus Climate Challenge  Urged voters to consider energy, environmental issues  Hosted open mic  voter registration  the Powervote pledge Powervote Campaign

 Teach-in series  educated newly registered voters  taught about energy, environmental policy  Visiting speaker presentations  [[topic of event here – can list 2-3 if you want]]  mountain-top removal (MTR) Educational Campaigns

 Dunkirk High School  environmental issues  what students can do to help  Washington, D.C.  Powershift environmental training  Park Place Apartments  recycling program for students Off-Campus Initiatives

Rethink. React. Restore. E ARTH W EEK

 Recycling Subcommittee Co-Chairs: Kevin Cloos, Director of Facilities Services, Soteris Tzitzis, Director of University Services  Green Landscaping Subcommittee Chair: Kevin Cloos, Director of Facilities Services  Public Relations Subcommittee Chair: Sarah Laurie, Environmental Health and Safety  Energy Conservation Subcommittee Chair: Robert Lawson, Assistant Director, Facilities Services  Green Building Subcommittee Chair: Markus Kessler, Director, Facilities Planning  Green Cleaning Subcommittee Chair: Mark Delcamp, Assistant Director, Facilities Services - Custodial  Food Subcommittee Chair: Mike Proffer, Director of Dining Services, Faculty Student Association  Earth Week Subcommittee Chair: Christina Jarvis, Associate Professor, English  Academic Subcommittee Chair: Christina Jarvis, Associate Professor, English  Department of Environmental Affairs Chair: Adam Malchoff, Student, History & Geology Questions or Interest?

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