SUNY Fredonia

Transcript SUNY Fredonia

Campus Sustainability Initiatives

2008 – 2009

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

Recycling Subcommittee

New Recycling Programs  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

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

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

Construction Project Recycling  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

Additional Recycling Programs  RecycleMania 2009!

 Move-in weekend collections   residence halls Using 100% recycled paper

What can be Recycled   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

Green Landscaping Subcommittee

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

Additional Projects   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

Public Relations Subcommittee

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

2008-09 Accomplishments  Go Green website: www.fredonia.edu/gogreen  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

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

Goals for 2009-10    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

Energy Conservation Subcommittee

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

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

Additional Committee Goals     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

Green Building Subcommittee

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

Building Construction Innovations   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

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

Green Cleaning Subcommittee

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

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

Food Subcommittee

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

National Recognition   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

Earth Week Subcommittee

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

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

Academic Subcommittee

Goals & Events  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

Additional Accomplishments  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

Department of Environmental Affairs Subcommittee

Presidents’ Climate Commitment  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

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

Educational Campaigns  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)

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

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www.fredonia.edu/gogreen/

Questions or Interest?

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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