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Green Campus Concept --- A Broader View of a Sustainable Campus

Green Campus Concept --- A Broader View of a Sustainable Campus. Frank R. Leslie, DMES 1/16/2005. Abstract. Recycling is an excellent start, but there are many other areas of “greenness” Many universities have green or sustainable programs for us to evaluate or emulate

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Green Campus Concept --- A Broader View of a Sustainable Campus

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  1. Green Campus Concept---A Broader View of a Sustainable Campus Frank R. Leslie, DMES1/16/2005

  2. Abstract • Recycling is an excellent start, but there are many other areas of “greenness” • Many universities have green or sustainable programs for us to evaluate or emulate • Florida Tech can develop a long-term green plan; for example: • Reduce waste • Increase efficiency & effectiveness • Reduce long-term building energy costs • Steer towards affordable renewable energy • Focus on selected issues 1/16/2005FRL

  3. Introduction • Recycling is an important start, but wider concepts should be researched • “Sustainable definition varies” • Some are extremely broad • Choose our version of it carefully • Measurable progress goals are necessary • Quantify values or establish milestones 1/16/2005FRL

  4. Green Campus Project • Guiding principles evaluate: • “Environmental Education, Energy & Utilities, Student Activism & Participation, Solid Waste Management, Dining Services, Landscaping & Grounds, Printing Services, Purchasing, Transportation & Parking” • University of Wisconsin – Madison prepared these guidelines 1/16/2005FRL

  5. Existing Programs at Other Universities • Yale • “Blueprint for a Sustainable Campus” by 450 delegates (46pp.) www.envirocitizen.org/blueprint/blueprint.pdf. • Harvard www.greencampus.harvard.edu • “Sustainable Campus” video online, Buying wind energy certificates for half the load from Minnesota, Best Practices, Biodiesel on shuttles and trucks • Georgia Tech www.sustainable.gatech.edu • Center for Sustainable Technology • U. of California – Santa Cruz (UCSC) www.uscsec.org • Using “Blueprint for a Sustainable Campus”; $3/student green fee; Campus Sustainable Council formed; “Campus Food System, Waste Prevention, Transportation, Green Purchasing, Long-Range Planning, Green Building & Renewable Energy, Curriculum & Campus Ecosystem Preservation” 1/16/2005FRL

  6. Existing Programs at Other Universities • MIT web.mit.edu • Forty solar power installations • Green Building Task Force • Low Flow Bathroom Fixtures • A Few More University Programs • U. Wisconsin • U. Michigan • Brown U. • U. Penn. • Mount Holyoke • U. Minnesota 1/16/2005FRL

  7. Florida Tech Environment • Wild vs. Manicured landscaping • Natural vs. Hazard maintenance • Fertilizer, etc., into waterways? • Water flow and swale management • Walkway flooding • Composting food service scraps? • Driveway – vision hazard for drivers? 1/16/2005FRL

  8. Florida Tech Electricity • Zone control of air conditioning • Improved classroom lighting control • Separate light switch for front area to improve screen contrast without putting students to sleep • Extend solar “Grid” interties • Cost of solar post lamps vs. standard lamp plus conduit cost and installation • Utilities management • Donnie Morlan, Facilities, tracks usage 1/16/2005FRL

  9. Florida Tech Water • Reduce waste • Replacement fixture program? • Irrigation sources? • Natural or city irrigation water? • Durable solar water heating systems • Dorms previously had roof solar collectors, but system had poor valve life – removed several years ago due to high maintenance 1/16/2005FRL

  10. Student Involvement • Educational examples and labs • Student volunteer task force • Work-study assistance • Grad student research • Usage analysis • Psychological studies • Cost assessment • Future planning studies 1/16/2005FRL

  11. What’s Needed • How can we achieve this goal? • Form a small group to research and enhance these concepts • Select approachable objectives for prioritized tasks • Compare progress against goals at the end of each semester • Change programs to pursue the long-term goal 1/16/2005FRL

  12. References Miller, Jr. G. Tyler. Environmental Science, Sixth Edition. Belmont CA: Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1997. Allen, John L. Environment. Dubuque IA: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin 2004. 1/16/2005FRL

  13. Websites • Renewable energy and sustainable living www.solstice.crest.org • Library of Congress lcweb.loc.gov/rr • Int’l Institute for Sustainable Development, Canada iisd.ca • Alt. energy Institute altenergy.org • Alliance for Global sustainability (AGS) globalsustainability.org • Institute for Global Communications/EcoNet www.igc.org • Worldwatch Institute worldwatch.org • Green Campus www.mpirg.org/greencampus • www.envirocitizen.org/blueprint/blueprint.pdf 1/16/2005FRL

  14. Bibliography Heintze-Fry. Green Lives, Green Campuses. 1/16/2005FRL

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