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  1. FINLEY is:

  2. Finley Green Team Mission Statement Finley Green Team Mission Statement To demonstrate our commitment to Sustainability, Green Initiatives and future generations, the Finley Green team mission is to provide leadership to our community through environmentally sound waste reduction, disposal activity, recycling and resource conservation.

  3. Finley Hospital Green Team Goals for 2010 • Qualify for Petal Project Certification – MET • Combine our food waste with Dubuque’s waste composting program (7.8 tons per year) – In Progress • Cut hospital energy consumption by 10% - In Progress • Upgrade to more fuel efficient vehicles – MET • Implement use of remanufactured medical supplies – MET • Install motion detector lighting in all possible areas – In Progress • Finish analysis and implement non-styrofoam based plates, bowls, glasses, containers and utensils where feasible from a cost perspective – MET • Implement environmentally preferred purchasing (EPP) – In Progress

  4. It’s NEWS!

  5. National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Sustainability Innovation Award Winner

  6. CHALLENGE What is a green business?

  7. “GREEN” CAN BE CONFUSING • It is easy for a business to claim they are “green” or environmentally friendly. • The Petal Project provides businesses • a clear verifiable sustainability framework • technical assistance from a Petal Project representative • a universally understood definition of a green business • Consumers wishing to shop based on their values

  8. Waste Reduction Energy Conservation Pollution Prevention Staff Education Water Conservation

  9. GOALS Provide technical support for businesses looking to “go green” Connect businesses with state and federal resources and additional complimentary certifications Assist with promotion of business sustainability achievements through news media, videos, case studies, and advertising

  10. 2010 PETAL PROJECT BUSINESSES IIW Engineers & Surveyors Calico Bean Market Dubuque Bank & Trust Gronen Restoration Premier Tooling, Inc. • Loras College • Welu Printing • Younkers • Finley Hospital • Addoco Pallet

  11. GETTING STARTED Review the criteria Contact us Download the business toolkit Develop and execute your plan Track your progress Complete all petals Recertification class Yearly review

  12. Waste Reduction Measures17 required plus 4 of 14 optional measures • Recycle or reuse paper including cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper and office paper • Recycle glass, plastics, and metals as specified by your recycling provider • Purchase marketing materials, copy, computer and fax paper along with letterhead, envelopes and business cards with a minimum 30% post consumer recycled content. • Purchase janitorial paper (toilet paper, tissues, and paper towels) with the minimum 50% post consumer recycled content. • Make two sided printing and copying standard practice • Contact the Iowa Waste Exchange to see if your specialized discards could be of value to another Iowa business determine byproducts and wastes produced by your business

  13. Energy Conservation Examples9 measures required plus 5 of 17 optional measures • Contact your heat provider for a free energy audit • HVAC: Complete regularly scheduled maintenance at least twice a year • Assign a person to monitor each energy bill for sudden rises in energy use and log the kWh in a spreadsheet or EPA Portfolio Manager • All hot water pipes and cold suction lines must be insulated • Set the temperature on water heaters to no more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit • Post signs reminding employees to turn off lights and appliances when they are not needed

  14. Pollution Prevention Examples11 measures required plus 2 of 10 optional measures Provide transportation benefits to employees who carpool, take mass transit, or ride their bicycles to work Collect items that are prohibited from the garbage (batteries, CFLs, cell phones and other electronics, etc.) and institute a program for their safe disposal Keep dumpsters covered and impermeable to rainwater. Keep them from overflowing and keep dumpster/parking areas clean Develop a fleet greening plan and provide criteria for buying new and efficient vehicles. Provide secure bicycle storage for staff and customers

  15. Water Conservation Examples10 measures required plus 3 of 8 optional measures Understand your water bill and review it monthly for indications of leaks, spikes, or other problems Check the property for leaks every 6 months. Leaks in toilet tanks can be detected with leak detecting tablets Install low flow aerators or flow reducing valves with flow rates not to exceed .5 gpm for hand washing sinks, 1.5 gpm for kitchen and lavatory sink faucets, and 1.5 gpm high efficiency showerheads. Install toilets with maximum flush volume of 1.6 gpf or less Adjust sprinklers for proper coverage-optimize spacing, avoid runoff onto paved surfaces Institute and/or maintain a “No Running Water” policy. Train staff never to leave water running while cleaning

  16. Staff Education measures – 8 required • Adopt a written environmental policy statement stating your business’ commitment to operate as an eco-friendly business and some practices that your business is implementing as an eco-friendly business • Create awareness of water and energy usage and solid and hazardous waste generation • Provide three ongoing incentives or training opportunities to encourage management and employee participation • Organize a green team to ensure continued monitoring of green practices • Inform your customers about your business’ environmental efforts, successes and certification when achieved

  17. PARTNERSHIPS/RESOURCES LOCAL • DMASWA/Green Vision Schools • Sustainable Dubuque • Campus Sustainability Network STATE • Pollution Prevention Services • Iowa Waste Exchange • Iowa Waste Reduction Center FEDERAL • EPA Portfolio Manager • Energy Star

  18. CONTACT Candace Eudaley Assistant Executive Director & Sustainability Coordinator East Central Intergovernmental Association 563-690-5722 ceudaley@ecia.org www.Petal-Project.com

  19. "The environmental impact we have realized due to our sustainability initiatives has far exceeded our expectations. The Petal Project has connected us with multiple resources, all of which have helped us reduce our impact and save on operating costs.“ Jack Ditmar Finley Hospital Director of Materials Management

  20. Red Bag Waste Reduction • “RED BAG” waste!! Waste Reduction

  21. Waste Reduction Course of Action: Nothing would be brought into a patient room unless the item was needed at that time. Red bag waste was reduced, and products are not being thrown away unused.

  22. Waste Reduction • in the past 3 years Finley has reduced Red Bag medical waste by 7.65 tons, saving $8,874.00!

  23. Energy Conservation Natural Gas Gas Usage in 2004 – 50,445 MMBTU Gas Usage in 2009 – 45,459 MMBTU Savings of 4,986 MMBTU per year Average Usage per Month 2004 – 4,204 MMBTU per Month Average Usage per Month 2009 – 3,788 MMBTU per Month Average Savings per Month 2004 to 2009 – 416 MMBTU per Month

  24. Energy Conservation

  25. Energy Conservation Electric Usage in 2004 – 8,141,932 KWH Electric Usage in 2009 – 8,139,692 KWH Savings of 2,040 KWH per year despite an increase in the number of pieces of equipment that require electricity.

  26. Energy Conservation

  27. Pollution Prevention Until 2010 all Finley purchased copy paper did not have recycled content Finley now purchases copy paper with 30% recycled content

  28. Pollution Prevention Free Energy Audit by DNR Pollution Prevention Services

  29. Pollution Prevention In 2009 Finley began purchasing what we believed to be the best value for fuel efficient vehicles.

  30. General Staff Education • Green Team overview every month at Leadership Team meeting to inform leaders about new initiatives at Finley. • Green Initiative included in new employee orientation • Green information included in yearly required Net Learning for all Finley employees

  31. General Staff Education • Online Transportation Survey conducted in November, 2011. • 95% of Finley employees drive independently to work • 85% of these employees drive independently because they don’t have public transportation or don’t know of anyone to carpool with • 30% of employees WOULD carpool if they knew someone (with similar schedule) • 94% would walk up to 3 blocks to carpool or take public transportation • GOOD NEWS • 64% of Finley employees will consider alternative transportation futuristically

  32. Water Conservation Water Water Usage in 2004 – 33,406,500 Gals Water Usage in 2009 – 17,077,500 Gals Savings of 16,329,000 Gals per year Average Usage per Month 2004 – 2,784,000 Gals per Month Average Usage per Month 2009 – 1,423,000 Gals per Month Average Savings per Month 2004 to 2009 – 1,361,000 Gals per Month

  33. Water Conservation

  34. Overall Water Cost Reductions • $250,000.00 over 5 years (2005 – 2010)

  35. Summary of Finley Hospital/VNA Solid Waste Generated and Recycled in 2o10Final Report Item DescriptionAmount Confidential paper documents (PHI – Shredded) 29.2 tons (recycled) Medical Waste (Regulated – Processed at Company) 32.6 tons * Sharps Waste (Regulated – Processed at Company) 6.2 tons * Pharmacy Waste .01 tons * Hazardous Waste .05 tons * Food Waste 7.8 tons ** Trash (Dumpster) 259 tons Cardboard (Baled) 62.4 tons (recycled) Paper, Plastic, 5% Metal and 5% Glass (Comingled Container) 45.5 tons (recycled) Batteries .5 tons (recycled) Metal Taken Directly to Scrap Dealer 0.7 tons (recycled) Total Solid Waste Generated: 444 tons Total Solid Waste Recycled: 138.3 tons % of Unregulated Solid Waste Recycled: 34% Actual Solid Waste Sent To Dubuque Landfill 259 tons % of All Solid Waste Generated Sent to Dubuque Landfill: 58% Landfill Fees Avoided in 2010 (138tons x $38.67/ton) $5,348.00 * not included in calculation of % waste recycled as these are regulated and processed at the company and are subtracted from overall waste generated total, leaving 405.1 tons of waste recycling opportunities. ** scraps ground up in garbage disposals and handled by sanitary sewer system. Note: Thanks to Allied Waste in helping to determine some of these numbers.

  36. And - of course – There’s the Finley Mascot – FIG • Finley utilizes 11,000 batteries per year • (1,058 pounds) • As of 03/04/11 we have recycled 1,760 lbs of batteries, or 87% of our avg. annual purchase volume

  37. QUESTIONS?

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