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University of Colorado at Boulder Campus Environmental Council

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 3/7/02
Source File: http://ecenter.colorado.edu/greening_cu/policies/campus_env_council.pdf
Text:
University of Colorado Environmental Board Resolution
Whereas the University of Colorado at Boulder has a long history of environmental leadership;
and
Whereas there is currently no comprehensive environmental council or committee which sets
policy or makes policy recommendations to the campus chancellor; and
Whereas 24% of colleges and universities do have environmental councils; and
Whereas CU Boulder is a signatory to the Talloires Declaration, which commits the campus to "
convene university faculty and administrators with environmental practitioners to develop
curricula, research initiatives, operational systems, and outreach activities to support an
environmentally sustainable future"; and
Whereas the Blueprint for A Green Campus, which has been formally supported by the UCSU
and the Boulder Faculty Assembly, recommends the creation of a campus environmental
council; and
Whereas the committee set up by the chancellor to review the Blueprint for a Green Campus is
ad hoc, has a limited scope, and does not represent the full spectrum of campus constituencies
and expertise;
Therefore
1) The UCSU Environmental Board recommends that the chancellor create a campus
environmental council; and
2) The Environmental Board recommends that the council include students, faculty, staff, and
administrators, and include nonvoting members who are representatives from off campus
local, state, and federal environmental agencies; and
3) The Environmental Board recommends that the council be charged with developing
proactive policies and implementation strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of the
university; and
4) The Board recommends that the council be charged to review and develop implementation
strategies for the Blueprint For a Green Campus, develop implementation strategies for the
environmental management section of the campus master plan, and recommend other
policies that will contribute to the long term sustainability of the University of Colorado at
Boulder.
5) The Board recommends that the campus resource conservation committee, the Solid Waste
Advisory Board, and the Hazardous Materials Advisory Board all serve as standing
subcommittees to the environmental council. In addition, other subcommittees may be
formed as needed.
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Category:Colleges
Category:Colorado
Category:Resolutions
Category:Sustainability Policies
University of Colorado at Boulder Student Energy Resolution

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted in March 2001
Source File: http://ecenter.colorado.edu/greening_cu/policies/ucsu_energy_res.pdf
Text:
Whereas the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently came out with a report
saying human-caused emissions contribute substantially to global warming.
Whereas the IPCC report also suggests that if greenhouse emissions are not decreased, average surface temperatures could be expected to increase between 2.5 and 10.4 degrees Fahrenheit (1.4 to
5.8 degrees Celsius) by the end of this century.
Whereas the cost of natural gas has been steadily increasing which will, in turn, raise energy costs for campus.
Whereas energy use on campus has been increasing by 5% a year for the past ten years.
Whereas the University of Colorado-Boulder has been and continues to be an environmental leader.
Whereas students have demonstrated their commitment to clean energy by voting to purchase wind
power by a 5:1 margin.
Whereas the survey conducted by Aspen Research Associates in 1999 shows that over 88% of students support CU investing in energy efficiency throughout campus to delay the possible need for a
new power plant.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislative Council of the University of Colorado Student Union THAT:
1) UCSU calls on the Boulder campus to minimize energy use consistent with the health and safety needs of campus
2) UCSU strongly supports the reduction of campus emissions through a campus-wide lighting upgrade and
other efficiency measures.
3) UCSU urges the University to follow the students' leadership and expand campus use of clean renewable energy such as wind-generated electricity.
4) UCSU urges the University to begin replacing fleet vehicles with hybrid electric ultra-low emission
vehicles.
5) UCSU urges the campus to maintain the existing strong energy conservation standards for new
construction and strengthen them where possible.
Category:Colleges
Category:Colorado
Category:Renewable Energy
Category:Resolutions
University of Connecticut Environmental Policy

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted on 4/22/04 and revised in January 2007
Source File: http://www.ecohusky.uconn.edu/policystate.html
Text:
University of Connecticut
Environmental Policy Statement
In fulfilling its mission as Connecticut’s land grant, public research university and its corresponding obligation to protect and preserve natural resources for an environmentally sustainable future, the University of Connecticut commits to the following principles of environmental leadership:
Performance: The University will institutionalize best practices, comply with environmental laws, regulations and standards, and continually monitor, report on and improve its environmental performance.
Responsible management and growth: The University will endeavor to design, construct and maintain its buildings, infrastructure and grounds in a manner that ensures environmental sustainability and protects public health and safety.
Outreach: The University will promote environmental stewardship in Connecticut and embrace environmental initiatives in partnership with its surrounding communities.
Academics: The University will advance understanding of the environment through its curriculum, research and other academic programs, and will employ an ethic of environmental stewardship in all intellectual pursuits.
Conservation: The University will conserve natural resources, increase its use of environmentally sustainable products, materials and services, including renewable resources, and prevent pollution and minimize wastes through reduction, reuse and recycling.
Teamwork: The University will encourage teamwork and provide groups and individuals with support, guidance and recognition for achieving shared environmental goals.
In March 2007, the University of Connecticut adopted an additional Sustainable Design & Construction Policy, which specifies the University's objectives to plan, design, construct, renovate and maintain sustainable, energy- and water-efficient buildings.
Category:Colleges
Category:Connecticut
Category:Policies
Category:Sustainability Policies
University of Florida Livable Wage Policy

Type: Policy
Status: In Effect
Source File: http://sustainability.ufl.edu/livingwage.html
Text:
The University of Florida should set aggressive hiring and retention goals to ensure the university reflects society’s racial, ethnic and gender diversity. The University should also strive to ensure that all personnel are rewarded with at least a livable wage with benefits appropriate to a world-class institution.
Initiatives
* Require all academic and administrative units to develop student recruitment, and faculty and staff hiring and retention policies that will bring the University of Florida to a position where its students, faculty and staff reflect the State of Florida’s racial, ethnic and gender diversity.
* Increase the levels of gender and equity training of all personnel working at or hired by the University of Florida.
* Ensure that a minimum of a living wage with good benefits is paid to all University employees.
* Engage University faculty and staff in decision-making and formalize this process.
* Increase the level of investment in the training of University employees.
* Take steps to improve campus climate by increasing the campus’ exposure to diverse groups.
Category:Colleges
Category:Florida
Category:Living Wage
Category:Policies
University of Georgia Food Services Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Policy

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.uga.edu/foodservice/aboutdining/sustainability.html
Description:
UGA Food Services takes environmental sustainability very seriously and advocates the concepts of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in all campus food services operations. Food Services has been a long time campus advocate of these concepts. Food Services was recognized with the 2003 Community Champion award for its support feeding the homeless in the community. Some of our other achievements are:
Reduce
* The four dining commons and our two food courts have trash pulper systems installed. These systems drastically reduce the volume of paper and food waste being sent to local landfills. The use of these systems also dramatically reduces water usage in trash disposal systems.
* We consolidate the majority of our deliveries to a central food storage facility, which reduces delivery truck traffic on campus.
* We place napkins on tables instead of at silverware stations, which means it is easy for our customers to use only what they need. We estimate that this reduces napkin consumption on campus by 50%.
* Purchasing products with minimum packing.
* Installing timers on lighting
* Specifying energy efficient replacement equipment
* Use of energy efficient lighting
* Use of electric hand dryers in lieu of paper towels in public restrooms
* Reduction of water use - Example: Snelling Dining Commons reduced water use by 38.9%
Reuse
* The four dining commons and the Eatery at Memorial Hall use permanent dishes, glassware, and flatware. This eliminates the need for disposable products.
* Overproduced food is donated to Full Plate, a local affiliate of America's Second Harvest. They distribute food to local charities that operate emergency shelters, food pantries, after-school programs and soup kitchens in the Athens area. For more information on our involvement with charities, see our community achievements section.
* Our customers can purchase a reusable "Big Swig" mug at any of our retail locations. Refills are discounted to encourage our customers to utilize this program.
* Our employees are encouraged to reuse envelopes and office paper.
Recycle
* In all of our facilities, we recycle our office paper, cardboard, glass, plastic and metal cans. New employees are taught the procedures and value of recycling. They are also given a reusable travel mug with the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" message on it to remind them of the importance of these * We encourage our customers to recycle their newspapers by providing convenient recycling bins in many of our facilities.
* All of our facilities recycle their cooking oil.
* We recycle all of our ink jet and toner cartridges.
* We purchase office paper with a minimum 30% recycled content.
* Providing on campus collection sites for recycling cardboard, newspapers, plastic and aluminum.
* Converting to green cleaners and energy efficient lighting.
Category:Colleges
Category:Georgia
Category:Policies
Category:Recycling
University of Georgia Green Cleaning Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://gogreen.uga.edu/greencleaning.html
Description:
What exactly is Green Cleaning
Green Cleaning is so much more than just the products used in a given building. The "Green Seal" and "Environmental Choice" labeled products used in our program are listed in the campus buildings and will be standardized throughout the entire campus. Our approach includes the use of ergonomic cleaning tools in our program which serves to:
* decrease worker contact with waste
* decrease fatigue
* demonstrate our commitment to workplace safety
* increase productivity
The Services Department plans on establishing a 3-year campus building transition timetable for implementing the "Green Cleaning Program." This process will include establishing a chemical inventory of all Building Service closets for the cleaning agents, identifying buildings for immediate transition, relocation of chemicals and/or equipment to a central location for clearance distribution, Leapfrog training of Building Supervisors, Building Service workers, and staff members about the green cleaning techniques and procedures, establishing a Level I cleaning team for the campus, and implementing a computer software program to track our building service program throughout the campus community. We also plan on implementing green cleaning in all new campus buildings.
* Green Product Selection
* UGA's Action Plan for Going Green
* North Campus Green Corridor - Includes a list of Campus Buildings with green cleaning underway.
Green cleaning is a powerful new trend in the cleaning industry that has now been embraced by:
* State Agencies
* Federal Agencies
* Cities
* Schools and Hospitals
* Private Buildings
* Property Management Companies
Green cleaning is seen as an opportunity to offer their clients and workers a cleaner environment which leads to:
* Less absenteeism
* More worker productivity
* Lower insurance rates
What is the purpose of "Going Green?"
* Enhance public relations by using environmentally sound chemical agents
* Improve environmental hygiene by preventing cross contamination of microbes into sensitive areas
* Improve indoor air quality (IAQ) by reducing chemical and particulate exposure
* Decrease the number of cleaning agents (UGA specifically will decrease the campus wide number of cleaning agents from 325 various chemical products to 3 per building!)
* Decrease cleaning expenditures - Cost analysis per building shows a 20% savings per building (Old College spent only $200 on cleaning agents in fiscal year 2006!)
* Centralized buying (Centralized buying from UGA's Physical Plant Warehouse will increase savings from vendors, which we can in turn pass along to UGA departments!)
* Reduced chemical hazard exposure for Building Service employees
* Update and simplify Right to Know program requirements
Category:Cleaning Products
Category:Colleges
Category:Georgia
Category:Programs
University of Idaho Bulk Business Mail Sustainability Initiative

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://www.dfm.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=110582
Text:
Purpose
The University of Idaho annually receives many tons of bulk business mail, commonly referred to as “junk mail,” almost all of which is immediately thrown away. Delivering bulk business mail consumes valuable staff time, increases fuel and equipment use and increases the volume of waste that must be processed. The policy also helps the University of Idaho fulfill its commitment to the American Colleges and Universities Presidents Climate Commitment program that President Tim White signed onto in April of 2007.
Policy
It is the policy of University of Idaho Sustainability Program for Campus Mail and Receiving (CMR) to no longer deliver the following items:
* Bulk mail that does not have a named recipient on it—either individual or department.
* Catalogues from home and consumer retail establishments. 
* Common catalogues readily available online.
* Personal magazines such as People Magazine and Entertainment Weekly. It has always been a UI policy that personal mail should not be routed through the UI mail service. This will not impact professional and technical publications. Please change any personal magazine and newspaper subscriptions to your home address. Departmental subscriptions will still be delivered and should have the department name in the mailing address.
* Credit card solicitations.
* Advertisements
The above-listed bulk mail will be recycled immediately rather than distributed across campus to be thrown in the garbage. Major sources of the above-listed bulk mail will be contacted to be informed that their mail will not be distributed and to request that they stop sending it. Individuals can opt out of bulk business mail by contacting at:
:Direct Marketing Association
:P.O. Box 9008
:Farmington NY 11735-9008
Or by going to their website and creating a free mail management account at https://www.dmachoice.org/dma/member/home.action
An “opt-out” registry for junk mail distributed from on-campus sources on a department by department basis has also been developed. This will include junk mail and flyers distributed by UI entities to the broader campus through the mail system. The goal is to encourage all on-campus communications to be distributed through electronic media.
Organizations Affected
This policy only impacts the UI unique zip code of 83844 and only UI business mail that is handled by Campus Mail and Receiving operations. This policy does not impact students living in the University Residences using the city of Moscow zip code of 83843.
Exemptions
Exceptions will be made by department on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Darin Saul, Sustainability Coordinator to discuss concerns about this policy.
Definition 
Junk Mail — “unsolicited mail, such as advertisements, mailed out in large quantities indiscriminately.”
Category:Colleges
Category:Idaho
Category:Policies
Category:Recycling
University of Illinois "Inclusive Illinois"

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu/InclusiveAbout.html
Description:
Inclusive Illinois
one campus, many voices
Inclusive Illinois is about promoting and fostering an inclusive and diverse campus community. Inclusive Illinois involves examination, challenge, and change. It encourages the exploration of how perceptions, ideas, and experiences influence conduct and behavior. The University’s goal is to heighten awareness and engagement about issues of identity and importance of examining and respecting differences based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, physical ability, religion, as well as the multiple and intersecting ways we see ourselves and others. In addition, to enhance the working, living, and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students, the University will encourage a standard of conduct and behavior that is consistent with the values of inclusivity. In an environment of inclusivity, there is no place for acts of hatred, intolerance, insensitivity, bigotry, threats of violence, harassment or discrimination. 
How can we appreciate difference to make a difference?
Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. We value it because we know that we have so much to learn from each other in our living, learning, and working environment.
Illinois is the place where we recognize the power of possibility and where great potential is realized. Inclusive Illinois is the vision of that place: a vision made real by leadership and commitment.
Illinois is the place where consensus is forged by discourse and where everyone’s contributions are recognized: significant contributions that elevate us because they are informed and enhanced by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, physical ability, religion, class, and national origin. We are enriched by these perspectives, and we are united by the very discourse that brings these views together.
It is a process. It is transformative. And we celebrate the remarkable changes we set in motion here … taking an important step … crossing boundaries … starting with our own.
It all starts with each of us: with our willingness to embark on the journey in the search for answers, and with our openness and acceptance of the answers we find. Illinois is the place where it all comes together. 
Inclusive Illinois. One campus, many voices.
Category:Colleges
Category:Diversity
Category:Illinois
Category:Policies
University of Iowa Food Waste Composting Pilot Program

Type: Program
Status: Launched in 2007
Source File: http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/ec/compost.htm
Description:
In January 2007, UI Facilities Management Landscape Services, Food Services in University Housing, and the Iowa City Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department agreed to a pilot project proposed by four students from a Civil and Environmental Engineering Sustainable Systems class. The pilot project was to determine the feasibility of a composting project for food waste from the Hillcrest Market food service.
The first load of food waste compost, was delivered from the Landfill to The University of Iowa on October 18, 2007. In only two semesters, the UI, the City of Iowa City and UI students worked together to turn 17 tons of UI food waste into 45 cubic yards of high nitrogen compost to be used for different projects around campus by UI Facilities Management groundskeepers, including in flower beds. This project allowed for food waste to be recycled into compost -- saving water, energy, and creating a saleable product.	 
On Wednesday, September 19 the Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations Board of Directors voted unanimously to give this year's Innovative Waste Management Project Award to Holly Moriarty for her efforts to pilot the Hillcrest dormitory/Iowa City landfill composting project. The award was presented to Holly on October 9th in Coralville at this year's State Recycling Conference.
The collaboration between The University of Iowa, including Facilities Management, University Housing and Landscape Services and the City of Iowa City, along with the student team, led by Holly Moriarty, made this pilot project possible.
Category:City Governments
Category:Colleges
Category:Composting
Category:Iowa
Category:Programs
University of Kansas "Better Bites"

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://union.ku.edu/better.shtml
Description:
"Better Bites" offer students healthier entrées in campus dining services and smarter snacks in the convenience stores.
Entrées include main courses with fewer calories, less fat, additional herbs and spices and better flavor. Dishes are prepared with lean meats, low fat cheese, less sodium, and without butter or cream. Specific "BB" criteria are as follows:
Meat, Poultry, Fish and Seafood:
* Beef Choice: round: bottom, heel, rump, tip or top sirloin or tenderloin (steak or roast) flank steak, ground beef - round or extra lean
* Veal Choices: All cuts
* Pork Choices: tenderloin, sirloin chop, loin-rib or chop
* Lamb Choices: leg-roast, center whole shank, sirloin, loin, rib, shoulder
* Fish Choices: All freshwater and saltwater fish
* Poultry Choices: (No skin) - chicken or turkey breast, Cornish hen, chicken thigh and drumstick, turkey
* Game Choices: pheasant, quail, rabbit, squirrel, venison
Dairy Products:
* Cheese: low-fat cheese (5g fat or less/oz.),
* Eggs: egg substitutes (substitute 2 egg whites per egg yolk when possible),
* Milk and yogurt: skim, 1% or 2% milk, non-fat, low-fat plain yogurt, or "light" yogurt
Fats and Oils:
* Vegetable oils: all with the exception of palm and coconut oils,
* Margarine: margarine with liquid oil listed as first ingredient (tub-style),
* Other fats: mayonnaise: light or fat-free, sour cream: light or fat-free, Coffee creamers: Poly Rich, Dairy Delight, Coffee Rich and others made with allowed oils, salad dressings: low calorie or fat-free
Bread, Cereal, Pasta and Starchy Vegetables
* Breads: all breads (emphasis on whole grains) excluding butter-topped breads, biscuits, croissants, doughnuts and pastries,
* Pasta: all forms except egg noodles,
* Others: potatoes, baked or mashed, all types of beans and peas, corn, squash, sweet potato, yam
Fruits:
* All unsweetened fresh, dried, frozen, canned, or juice
"Better Bites" entrees meet American Heart Association guidelines by limiting fat to 30% of daily total calories - (based upon a 2000 calorie diet and 65 grams of fat). They contain less than 600 calories and less than 24 grams of fat per entrée. They are identified with a logo and sell for comparable prices of other main entrées.
"Better Bites" snack items have fewer calories, less fat, and/or less sugar than traditional snack options. A logo will identify these select items in all campus convenience stores. Develop your body as well as your mind - - "Better Bites" for a better body. "Better Bites" was initiated by H.O.M.E.B.A.S.E. (Healthy Options for Movement, Exercise, Body Acceptance, and Savvy Eating) a campus wide taskforce, and is supported by KU Dining Services.
Category:Colleges
Category:Food-Related Policies
Category:Health
Category:Kansas
Category:Programs