Drexel University and Sustainability

1. Drexel University and Sustainability Joe Campbell, Ed.D. Drexel University Sr. Associate Vice President Administrative Operations Vice Chair for Drexel Green 215.895.2876 jac47@drexel.edu http://www.drexel.edu http://www.drexel.edu/sustainability

2. Colleges and Universities Lead the Way… • Colleges and Universities actively engaged in Green, Sustainability initiatives are catalysts for change and provide models for society to follow. • Actively teaching others to learn and apply simply green concepts will positively impact communities providing the engine that drives constructive cultural changes to improve the Earth’s Health.

3. Formula for Successful University Sustainability Programs A Successful University Sustainability Program Blends Macro Elements with Micro Level Participation to Produce Lasting Cultural Changes

4. Macro Elements Are: • Government (Federal, State , and City) • University Administrative Structures • Operational and Mechanical Systems

5. Micro Level Participation Includes: • Students • Faculty • Staff • Alumni • Community

6. What is Cultural Change ? A shift within a culture resulting from outside influences

7. Reasons for Joining Micro Initiatives to Macro Efforts…\ • Responsibility shifts from “yours” to “ours” • Blame becomes shared responsibilities • Individuals feel empowered • Desired outcomes increase • New strategies emerge based on more eclectic perspectives • Pride • Resources (including $$$ ) are saved

8. Drexel’s Position on Sustainability:Think Before You Think Green! • Begin with a "Stop, Start, Continue” approach to plan changes • Know your limitations, do what you can do now and do what others are doing based on real results and data. • Develop a long range plan and incorporate changes in projects when it makes sense and funding incentives are available.

9. Drexel University’s Sustainability Commitment Statement Drexel University is committed to protecting the needs of future generations, promoting excellence in environmental stewardship and sustainability, and encouraging individual members of the University community to develop approaches to their work and lifestyles that improve the Earth’s health. Advancing Sustainability requires education, research, planning, action, accountability, and leadership. Therefore, Drexel University’s policies, practices, and curricula whenever possible will reflect approaches that encourage reductions in life cycle costs, safeguard or restore functioning natural systems, and enhance human well being.

10. Drexel Joins American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment Validating its Pledge for a Greener U “By signing the Presidents’ Climate Commitment, Drexel is firmly establishing itself as a forerunner in climate stewardship, and we are confident that this bold leadership will allow the University to serve as a model for environmental excellence at the national level”… Kelsey Gibbons of the Drexel Sierra Club’s Executive Board

11. Drexel Green’s Sustainability Organizational Structure is Linked to the Board Board of Trustees Academic Buildings and Properties Student Life Board Subcommittees Drexel Green Steering Committee Academic Sustainability Council University Life Committee

12. Goals for Drexel Green Efficiency: Develop and implement strategies that support university priorities related to using water, energy, and transportation more efficiently.Recycling: Develop and implement strategies that support university priorities related to recycling paper, cans, bottles, plastic, glass, cardboard, cartridges, and other materials. Reduction: Develop and implement strategies that support university priorities related to reducing energy consumption, pollution, waste, and carbon footprints.Re-Use : Develop and implement strategies that support university priorities related the re-use of bags, mugs, and other products that can be donated or re-purposed and to promote purchasing recycled Education : Provide/share information and mechanisms for teaching others through class curriculum, programs, events and information sharing vehicles to help individuals adopt and apply green concepts.

13. Drexel Green’s Areas of Concentration Defined EFFICIENCYElectricity  •  Water  •   Transportation RECYCLECans & Bottles  •  Paper  •  Printer Cartridges • Etc… REDUCTIONEnergy  •  Pollution  •  Waste RE-USEBags  •  Mugs • Re-Purpose  • Buy Recycled   EDUCATIONLearn & Apply  •  Investigate Solutions  •  Teach Others

14. EFFICIENCY • Lights Off : Electrical Energy Efficiencies  • Save Water  • Re-Think Transportation In addition to using LEED certification, Drexel University was the first University in the country to commit to using Green Globes. www.thegbi.org

15. Drexel’s Recreation Center was designed to light 87% of interior occupied space using daylighting.

17. April 2010Installed controls on large motorsSharp reduction in May electrical consumption

18. RECYCLE • Drexel recycles over 600,000 pounds of material a year • Drexel Awarded 1st place in Philadelphia in Recycle Mania

19. RECYCLE In addition to Recycling Paper, Cans, Bottles, and Printer Cartridges Drexel Recycles… • Aluminum, Glass, Steel, Printer Cartridges • Cardboard • Plastics • Batteries • Auto and generator batteries are reused for their housings and lead content • Light Bulbs/Ballast • Computers & Other Electronics • Refrigerators • Motor Oil • Tires • Landscape Debris • Ceiling Tiles

20. REDUCTION • Energy   • Pollution  • Waste Drexel’s new Integrated Science Building will include a the 140,000-square-foot, multi-story living Bio Wall operating in conjunction with the building’s mechanical system using the natural respiratory properties of plants to cool the indoor air in summer, and function like a humidifier in the winter.

21. In 2011 Drexel will be 100% Wind Powered • According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator, the environmental benefits are: • Equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 12,904 acres of trees • Equivalent to Removing 11,571 passenger vehicles from the road, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator.

22. Reduce Pollution • In 2011 over 60,518 metric tons of CO2 will be avoided annually through purchase of Wind Generated Electricity • Over 1,802,087 pounds of CO2 avoided annually through reductions in electric consumption utilizing building automation systems and upgrading building equipment •  Greenhouse Gas Inventory • 5-Story Bio Filter Wall • Green Roofs • Solar Trash Compactors and Recycling Units

23. EPA Recognized Drexel University as one of the Nation’s Top 50 Leading Green Power Purchasers, 3rd among all Colleges and Universities, and 1st in the Colonial Athletic Association

24. Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future recognized Drexel for leadership in energy efficiency including being the first university to deploy Viridity’sVPowerSystem

25. Repairs to steam lines pays for itself, reduces energy consumption, and reduces greenhouse gases

26. Reduce Waste • Recycling Cooking Oil in Dining Locations • Construction Waste Management Specifications • Diverting Waste Stream From Landfills • Composting • “Tray less Tuesdays” • Hydration Stations

27. RE-USE • Bags, Mugs, and Other Products/Materials • Buy Recycled • Re-Purpose • Vidas Field an 88,000 square foot outdoor surface uses 100% recycled rubber in-fill •  All carpet purchased for projects includes recycled materials.

28. Hydration Stations at Drexel encourage use of reusable bottles…

29. Re-Purposing encouraged at Drexel through Drexel Surplus Exchange

30. EDUCATION • Learn & Apply • Investigate Solutions  • Teach Others Drexel awarded $25,000 in grants to students through its My Green Cube Engagement Initiative Pledging Program

31. Drexel Using education as a catalyst for change

32. Drexel’s Pledge is on-line and encourages individuals to make environmentally responsible choices everyday

33. Drexel Believes Sharing Green Responsibilities Maximizes Results • Linking Systemic Responsibilities to Individual Responsibilities • Avoiding the “Us” Verses “Them” Perception • Blending Macro Elements with Micro Level Participation drives University Sustainability Program Success

34. How Does Drexel Grows Individual Engagement ? mygreencube.org Drexel’s My Green Cube Engagement Initiative “Improving Our Environment One Person at a Time” Three Fortune 500 Companies recently reported reductions in energy consumption by 15% – 25% through Individual Engagement Programs

36. Drexel’s Green Cube Model Simplifies Participation! 5 Concepts … 3 Actions… EFFICIENCYLights Off  •  Save Water  •  Re-Think Transportation RECYCLECans & Bottles  •  Paper  •  Printer Cartridges REDUCTIONEnergy  •  Pollution  •  Waste RE-USEBags  •  Buy Recycled  •  Mugs EDUCATIONLearn & Apply  •  Investigate Solutions  •  Teach Others

37. The Power of the Cube The Cube is … • An educational tool • A daily reminder of individual responsibilities • A powerful programming model for creating and organizing University-wide green programming directed specifically at engaging faculty, staff, and students. • A promotional item for promoting the University’s Green Initiatives

38. Drexel’s My Green Cube is Tied to an Environmental Responsibility Pledge • Pledge based on concepts and tasks on the cube • Pledge emphasizes individual responsibility improving the environment • Pledge focuses on making environmentally responsible choices everyday to improve Earth’s health • Pledge triggers eligibility for access to grants or gift cards

39. My Green Cube Grows Participation with Event Programming • Each side of the cube provides a theme for organizing events and activities . • Activities focused on environmental awareness, sustainability, and education are planned around college sporting events, school events, community festivals, or state fairs using one day or five day formats

40. My Green Cube Starts Early with its K – 12 Program • Lessons on each of the five tenets with a wealth of information and activities geared toward helping students understand the real-world implications and importance of being a sustainable citizen of the planet were developed. • Lesson plans, pledge forms and event planning materials were already used by elementary and middle school students.

41. Education drives change… • Drexel’s My Green Cube was recognized by Penn Future for engaging individuals to make environmentally responsible choices everyday as well as learning about and changing what kind of energy they use and how they use it.

42. Drexel’s Vision for the My Green Cube Engagement Initiative • Nation-wide individual engagement in Green Initiatives that positively impact the environment. • Encourage individual level, daily, environmentally responsible choices for improving the earth's health. • Use simple, effective, fun tools to teach and reinforce "Green Concepts" to people of all ages. • Utilize My Green Cube Engagement Events as a platform to market and disseminate additional Green/Sustainability practices, resources, and initiatives. • Build a community of active, environmentally responsible individuals collectively working to bring about major improvements in the earth's health.

43. Overall Community Building Strategy Develop Partnerships and Networks that Teach, Promote, Sponsor, Market, and Organize Events to engage individuals in daily actions for improving the Earth’s Health.

44. Strategic Partners • Education: Elementary, middle, and high schools, Colleges and Universities, Community Colleges, technical schools. • Business: Small businesses to large companies from all business sectors. • Organizations: Community organizations and Government Agencies that involve people of all ages. • Athletics: Professional teams, Minor league/semi-pro teams, college sport teams, interscholastic sport teams, competitive youth groups/clubs.

45. Final Comments • Colleges and Universities are catalysts for change. • Use a model for cultural change implementing green concepts on both Micro and Macro Levels • Develop Partnerships to work together on your Initiative to Teach, Promote, Sponsor, Market, and Organize Events • Begin with a "Stop, Start, Continue” approach to plan changes • Know your limitations, do what you can do now and do what others are doing based on real results and data. • Develop a long range plan and incorporate changes in projects when it makes sense and funding incentives are available.

46. Thank You!