Transcript Jefferson Community and Technical College

Sustainability 101:
Going Green
Maggie Peake, Sustainability Coordinator
There are many shades of green.
Each of us brings our own shade of
green to the effort.
Together, we can make the world a
better place.
What is Sustainability?
Sustainable Systems:
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Eliminate Waste & Pollution
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Eliminate Abuse (to people,
animals, planet)
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Rely on Renewable Resources
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Change Disposable Mindset
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Recognize Limits
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Build Resilient Communities
MEETING TODAY’S NEEDS WITHOUT COMPRISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE
GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS
Partnership for a Green City
www.partnershipforagreencity.org
What Can I Do?
Have more fun getting to campus!
Walk
Live nearby and get to know your neighbors!
Stay fit while walking gently on the Earth!
Bike
Save money. Get a workout as you go!
Find a Safe Route: ridethecity.com/louisville
Bus
Meet neighbors. Get some work done on the way!
Plan Your Trip: ridetarc.org | (502) 585-1234
Carpool
Reduce traffic congestion. Make new friends!
Guaranteed Ride Home: tickettoride.org | (502) 267-5400
Idle Free Jefferson
Turn the Key and be Idle Free!
It’s easy, just remember to follow the
10 SECOND RULE…
If you're going to be stopped in your
car for more than 10 seconds, turn
the engine off.
JEFFERSON HAS COMMITTED TO REDUCE IDLING IN OUR
COLLEGE VEHICLES AND ON OUR PROPERTY.
Reduce Solid Waste
Minimize unnecessary consumption:
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Cut paper use in half by duplexing –
printing or copying on both sides.
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Don’t print e-mails or other
documents you won’t really need on
paper.
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Avoid excess packaging.
 Bring your own bags and buy in
bulk.
 Drink tap water
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Bring reusable shopping bags.
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At mealtimes, use reusable items like
mugs, cups, utensils, cloth napkins &
towels rather than disposables.
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE REQUESTS THAT NO STYROFOAM
PRODUCTS ARE USED AT MEETINGS AND EVENTS. PLEASE CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES, SUCH
AS PAPER, CARDBOARD, OR SIMILAR RECYCLABLE/BIODEGRADABLE ITEMS.
Single Stream Recycling
Your current office garbage can has become your recycling
bin. Everything but restroom waste, food, and Styrofoam will now be
recycled from that one container.
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You will now use a mini bin for your true waste. Simply take your mini bin to a
centrally located ‘true trash’ can or the nearest restroom and dump it when you
have true trash.
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Your current office garbage can is now your recycling bin.
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Everything but restroom waste, food, and Styrofoam will now be recycled from that
one container.
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Please educate your students about this process. We need their help too.
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Other recycling items:
Batteries and Toner cartridges – Steve Schiller
Ink jet cartridges – Pamela Dumm
FreeCycle @ Jefferson
GIVE WHAT YOU DON’T WANT. TAKE WHAT YOU NEED!
Have an item in your office that you don’t want or need? FreeCycle it!
o Free for all Jefferson employees!
o Post items you no longer need, find
items you do, and support the
environment by reusing items rather
than disposing of them.
o A great way to get rid of or find office supplies, laboratory supplies
& equipment, computer supplies, etc. to keep them in circulation
among Jefferson departments!
Cigarette Litter Prevention Program
• encouraging enforcement of litter laws, including cigarette litter
• raising awareness about the issue using public service messages
• placing ash receptacles at transition points such as near entrances
to public buildings
• distributing pocket ashtrays to adult smokers.
Be an Energy Star!
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Set computers to “sleep” when idle
(under Control Panel > Power Options)
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Turn off lights and equipment when you leave the
room.
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Unplug chargers and equipment when not in use
(or switch off power strips).
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Use smart power strips
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Purchase Energy Star® rated appliances,
electronics, computers
Use Water Wisely
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Don’t run water unnecessarily
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Report leaks for facilities for repair as
soon as possible
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Bring reusable water bottle
PARTNERSHIP WITH LOUISVILLE
WATER COMPANY TO PROVIDE
PITCHERS, CUPS, AND COOLERS
Purchasing Thoughts
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Purchase products which are recyclable, rechargeable,
remanufactured, reusable and/or less toxic.
Green Purchasing Policies
Work with Suppliers
returnable shipping containers
decrease packaging
get listing of green products
At Home
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Help Your Community Save Money
and Natural Resources.
americarecyclesday.catalogchoice.org
Pay as many bills as possible online.
Eliminate unwanted mail and phone books you
receive
Wash laundry in cold water instead of hot.
Make your own cleaning supplies: all you need is
baking soda, vinegar, lemon, soap
Plant an herb garden
Collect rainwater, and use it to water your
houseplants and garden.
Learn More. Get Involved.
Join a JCTC Green Team
Tell us what you’re doing
in your department or
classroom
Submit ideas and stories to Jefferson’s
first sustainability newsletter,
Rocko’s Review
Sustainability at Jefferson
Maggie Peake
Sustainability Coordinator
Jefferson Education Building (200 W. Broadway)
6th Floor – Business Affairs Office
[email protected] | 213.2113
http://www.jefferson.kctcs.edu/Faculty_and_Staff/Business-Affairs