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Slide Information. Thanks for using these pre-made slides! You can obviously change the design of the slides and color scheme if you desire (I tried to keep it simple)
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Slide Information • Thanks for using these pre-made slides! • You can obviously change the design of the slides and color scheme if you desire (I tried to keep it simple) • If you need any more info about anything on this slide, go to the website bgsu.edu/sustainability because there is tons more info there • If you have any questions please just ask! • Contact me: • Lance Kruse • Sustainability Intern • lancek@bgsu.edu • 937.214.6203 • I hope you enjoy our resources!
Sustainability and Green Initiatives at BGSU BGSU Office of Campus Sustainability
What is Sustainability? • Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs • It is when social, environmental, and economic factors work together to provide truly beneficial opportunities
The Basics of Sustainability • Reduce your… • Consumption of natural resources • Production of waste • Reuse… • Items for a second life • As many things as you can • Recycle… • Anything that couldn’t be reused • Everything possible instead of disposing it
Sustainability at BGSU • BGSU has an Office of Campus Sustainability that aims to make BGSU a “greener” campus through its programs and initiatives. • Game Day Recycling • reStore • When You Move Out, Don’t Throw it Out • Green Office Certification • Earth Week • And much more! • Volunteer for them at www.bgsu.edu/sustainability or scan the barcode!
Sustainability at BGSU • President Mazey signed the Presidents’ Climate Commitment (PCC) in Oct. 2012 • This is a promise that BGSU will be environmentally-friendly and strive to eliminate its carbon footprint • BGSU has established a plan to become more environmentally-friendly : read the plan on our website! • www.bgsu.edu/sustainability
Game Day Recycling • Volunteers can assist with recycling at home sporting events such as football, basketball, hockey, and more! • Green Tailgating is our renowned recycling effort at home football games (pictured right) • Fill out the v0lunteer form online and make a difference!
Orange Bike Program • Orange Bikes is a community bikeshare program that offers emission-free transportation on campus for BGSU students for no cost! • Students obtain a key that unlocks any of the bikes on campus • Go online and follow the easy steps to get a key!
Green Office Certification Program • The Office of Campus Sustainability is encouraging BGSU Offices and Departments to go “green” • There is a checklist of sustainable practices given to Offices to implement • Based on how many they implement they receive either Level One, Two, or Three certification
BGSU Recycling • “All-In-One” Single-Source Recycling at BGSU • Plastics (#1-7), Paper, Cans, Bottles, Glass and Cardboard all go into the “Recycling” container • Non-recyclables go into the “Landfill” container • Utilize the small brown bins in your room and the containers in the Residence Hall floors/lobbies **PICTURES TO BE POSTED IN HERE SOON**
Dine Green • Eat your next meal in one of the environmentally-friendly dining centers • Oak’s Dining Center – LEED Gold Certified • Carillon Place – LEED Silver Certified • Choose real plates and utensils instead of disposables wherever you can
Student Green Initiatives Fund • The Student Green Initiatives Fund is a pool of money that is available to fund projects that further environmental sustainability on campus. • Perry Field House Lighting Renovation • Water Refill Stations • Composting Pilot Program • Energy Dashboards • Human Powered Treadmills • Make your green dream become a reality!
Oak’s Green Roof • The Oak’s Dining Center has a live green roof • Reduces the urban heat island effect • Absorbs rainwater to prevent excessive runoff • Saves money for heating and cooling by providing more insulation • Creates habitats for birds, butterflies, and other flying insects • Entrance to the roof is through the BGSU Dining Office entrance (next to Dunkin Donuts). Go up thestairs and turn right!
Stay Connected • Volunteer for a program today by visiting the Office of Campus Sustainability’s website • Follow us on Twitter/Facebook to stay up-to-date with the most recent happenings on campus • Follow the “10 Tips to being a Green Falcon” and encourage others to do the same @GreenBGSU facebook.com/GreenBGSU bgsu.edu/sustainability
Contact Us! • If you have any questions or comments regarding sustainability or any programs/initiatives going on, contact them: • E-mail: greenbg@bgsu.edu • Phone: 419-372-9949 • Sustainability Coordinator: Dr. Nick Hennessy • Office: Campus Operations Building, Office 107B