1. Slide Information Thanks for using these pre-made slides! You can obviously change the design of the slides and color scheme if you desire If you need any more info about anything on this slide, go to the website bgsu.edu/sustainability because there is tons more info there If you have any questions please just ask! Contact BG Sustainability: ▫Dr. Nick Hennessey ▫greenbg@bgsu.edugreenbg@bgsu.edu ▫419-372-9949 I hope you enjoy our resources!

2. Sustainability and Green Initiatives at BGSU BGSU Office of Campus Sustainability

3. What is Sustainability? Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs It is when social, environmental, and economic factors work together to provide truly beneficial opportunities

4. The Basics of Sustainability Reduce your… ▫Consumption of natural resources ▫Production of waste Reuse… ▫Items for a second life ▫As many things as you can Recycle… ▫Anything that couldn’t be reused ▫Everything possible instead of disposing it

5. Sustainability at BGSU BGSU has an Office of Campus Sustainability that aims to make BGSU a “greener” campus through its programs and initiatives. Green Game Day Recycling reStore When You Move Out, Don’t Throw it Out Green Office Certification Earth Week And much more! Volunteer for them at www.bgsu.edu/sustainability or scan the barcode!

6. Sustainability at BGSU President Mazey signed the Presidents’ Climate Commitment (PCC) in Oct. 2012 This is a promise that BGSU will be environmentally- friendly and strive to eliminate its carbon footprint BGSU has established a plan to become more environmentally-friendly : read the plan on our website! www.bgsu.edu/sustainability

7. Game Day Recycling Volunteers can assist with recycling at home sporting events such as football, basketball, hockey, and more! Green Game Day is our renowned recycling effort at home football games (pictured right) Fill out the v0lunteer form online and make a difference!

8. Orange Bike Program Orange Bikes is a community bikeshare program that offers emission-free transportation on campus for BGSU students for no cost! ▫Students obtain a key that unlocks any of the bikes on campus ▫Go online and follow the easy steps to get a key!

9. Green Office Certification Program The Office of Campus Sustainability is encouraging BGSU Offices and Departments to go “green” ▫There is a checklist of sustainable practices given to Offices to implement ▫Based on how many they implement they receive either Level One, Two, or Three certification

10. BGSU Recycling “All-In-One” Single-Source Recycling at BGSU Plastics (#1-7), Paper, Cans, Bottles, Glass and Cardboard all go into the “Recycling” container Non-recyclables go into the “Landfill” container Utilize the small brown bins in your room and the containers in the Residence Hall floors/lobbies

11. Dine Green Eat your next meal in one of the environmentally-friendly dining centers ▫Oak’s Dining Center – LEED Gold Certified ▫Carillon Place – LEED Silver Certified Choose real plates and utensils instead of disposables wherever you can

12. Student Green Initiatives Fund The Student Green Initiatives Fund is a pool of money that is available to fund projects that further environmental sustainability on campus. ▫Perry Field House LED Lighting Renovation ▫Water Bottle Refill Stations ▫Composting Pilot Program ▫Energy Dashboards ▫Human Powered Treadmills Make your green dream become a reality!

13. Oak’s Green Roof The Oak’s Dining Center has a live green roof ▫Reduces the urban heat island effect ▫Absorbs rainwater to prevent excessive runoff ▫Saves money for heating and cooling by providing more insulation ▫Creates habitats for birds, butterflies, and other flying insects Entrance to the roof is through the BGSU Dining Office entrance (next to Dunkin Donuts). Go up the stairs and turn right!

14. Stay Connected Volunteer for a program today by visiting the Office of Campus Sustainability’s website Follow us on Twitter/Facebook to stay up-to- date with the most recent happenings on campus Follow the “10 Tips to being a Green Falcon” and encourage others to do the same bgsu.edu/sustainability facebook.com/GreenBGSU @GreenBGSU

15. Contact Us! If you have any questions or comments regarding sustainability or any programs/initiatives going on, contact them: ▫E-mail: greenbg@bgsu.edugreenbg@bgsu.edu ▫Phone: 419-372-9949 ▫Sustainability Coordinator: Dr. Nick Hennessy ▫Office: Campus Operations Building, Office 107B