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Eco-Ambassadors

Eco-Ambassadors. Creating change Saving money Protecting the environment. 2008 Eco-Ambassadors. Amanda Parker - Prospect Research & Management Andrea Carlino - Center for Interdisciplinary Studies Anita Robbins - Feinstein International Center

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Eco-Ambassadors

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  1. Eco-Ambassadors Creating change Saving money Protecting the environment

  2. 2008 Eco-Ambassadors • Amanda Parker - Prospect Research & Management • Andrea Carlino - Center for Interdisciplinary Studies • Anita Robbins - Feinstein International Center • James Dolan - Prospect Research & Management • Janet Silvano - Geology • Jeanne Eisenhaure - Office of the Vice Provost • Joanie Tobin - University Photography • Laurie Sabol - Tisch Library • Lori Jackson - Department of Education • Susan Storm - Institutional Research & Evaluation • Kate Chroust - Student Services, Fletcher School • Elizabeth DeWan A’09 • Marissa Timothy A’11 • Neema Chaiban A’11 • Sarah Ullman A’10

  3. Goals • Increase knowledge base on campus • Community building • Spread ‘green’ thinking on campus • Create office representatives • The Office of Sustainability seeks to create: • Leadership • Reduction (in risk, costs, problems & fines) • Integration

  4. Format • 12 meetings (total of 24 hrs) • Rotating meeting locations • Field trips, movies, workshops, learning sessions • All three campuses • elist • Additional events (open to all of Tufts) • Group formation: activities woven throughout • Website (http://sustainability.tufts.edu) • Background reading • Presentations • Assignments

  5. Action

  6. Anita Robbins Feinstein International Center Recycle paper & cans; use recycled paper All printing set to double-sided Low-energy computer screens Installed light sensors Installed programmable thermostats Established use of filtered tap water (no more bottled water!) 200 Boston Ave.

  7. Anita Robbins Feinstein International Center Staff uses own cups, plates, utensils, etc. Reduced “carbon footprint” by implementing phone & video conferencing Environmentally friendly staff (walk and cycle to work, center owns one bicycle) 200 Boston Ave.

  8. Bottled Water Delivery • Center for Interdisciplinary Studies • Education Department • Institutional Research and Evaluation • Arts & Sciences • Purchasing Tufts spends $129,000 a year on Poland Springs delivery

  9. What are you going to do? • What do you see in your office? • Six $200 grants available

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