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University of Oregon Food Services Composting Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~recycle/Composting.htm
Description:
Compost makes up an impressive amount of the waste stream. According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, yard debris comprises ~10.5%, food waste comprises ~ 6.6% and miscellaneous organics comprise ~6.7% by volume. In total compost comprises ~23.1% of the waste stream. The unique thing about compost is that it can be captured, processed by nature and turned into a beautiful soil amendment. Another unique thing about these materials is that they are dense and heavy and thus disposal per ton costs are notable. In reducing waste on a college campus, it is important to recognize the impact of these organic materials on the waste stream. Additionally, unlike other materials, they have a direct return in creating a usable soil amendment which saves money in campus and grounds costs. With all of the food waste and disposable/compostable materials generated at university food service areas, athletic events, conferences, outdoor concerts and festivals, composting is creating a new opportunity for Zero Waste on college campuses.
Composting at the UO
The UO composts:
* All yard waste, leaves and branches. This material is managed in windrows and the finished product closes the loop by being used on the campus grounds in place of soil amendment. This saves money and resources while enhancing the overall process.
* Pre-consumer food waste from prep food through an on-site Earth Tub composter. Food that is cooked and not served from the cafeterias, is collected by Food for Lane County which redistributes the food to folks in need.
* Post-consumer food waste is not currently recovered due but Campus Recycling performs food waste audits which encourage people to reduce their waste by taking what they'll eat and going back for more.
* Food waste audits also provide us with valuable information on amount of post-consumer food waste in order to better view possibilities for waste reduction in this area.
* At the University of Oregon, reduced waste has been a new direction at all campus events that use disposables. Through precycling efforts with food vendors and food ware distributors, Campus Recycling has been able to compost plates, napkins, chopsticks,wax cups along with food waste at campus events. See our events recycling section for more information.
With the new movement on Zero Waste and large scale composting, the future looks bright for further reducing campus waste through composting beyond food waste (think of the possibilities!)
Category:Colleges
Category:Composting
Category:Oregon
Category:Programs
University of Oregon Technology Access Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.uoregon.edu/%7Eatl/tapstu.htm
Description:
The Technology Access Program for Students with Disabilities
The Technology Access Program is dedicated to promoting independence through technology for University of Oregon students with disabilities. The purpose of the program is to provide adaptive access to electronic technology that has become a fundamental element of student life. This goal can be accomplished in the following ways:
# By being a resource to the other technology providers on campus
# By promoting access at all computer labs on campus
# By orienting students with disabilities to the available technology
Participating in the program
To participate in the Technology Access Program a student must be referred by Services for Students with Disabilities. Once referred, the student tours the Adaptive Tech Center to gain familiarity with the adaptive technology available. If the student has no experience with adaptive technology, then an evaluation is made to determine the most beneficial technology and a training plan is devised. Students experienced with adaptive technology may use the facilities after a brief orientation.
The Technology Access Program for Faculty of Students with Disabilities
The computer has become an essential tool to every major on campus. Computer literacy has become an expected prerequisite for many of our courses. There are various disabilities that prevent a student from using a typical computer; however, adaptive technologies exist that will grant such a student full computer access. In some cases, the adaptive technologies are already resident on the computer and the student knows how to use them. In other cases though, the adaptive technology may be complex and expensive. It is in those cases that assistance can be provided by the Technology Access Program.
Because requests for accommodation usually go through the Services for Students with Disabilities office, it is easy to predict where computer adaptive technology will be needed. When a need has been identified both the faculty member and the department will be informed. The Technology Access Program will work with the faculty, department and any computing labs involved to ensure that the student in reasonably accommodated.
Category:Colleges
Category:Disability Issues
Category:Oregon
Category:Programs
University of Southern Maine Diversity Plan 2003 - 2005

Type: Policy
Status: Unclear
Source File: http://usm.maine.edu/eeo/diversity/
Text:
VISION/VALUES STATEMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE
The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a university where changes happen in the lives of people, in the community and in the world. These changes occur because USM strives to be a genuinely inclusive community in which differences in background, points of view, and life choices are valued and respected. USM encourages the active examination and exchange of diverse ideas, perspectives and provides the opportunity for all persons to achieve their full potential so they are able to offer their unique contributions to the community and to the world. USM recognizes the complexity of our identities, and is moving as an institution from simply tolerating these identities to integrating these complexities into its organizational and cultural fabric. As a result, it is a community that is willing to investigate and implement strategies that create and sustain innovative and intercultural structures and practices.
USM is committed to the following:
* Shaping the curriculum to reflect our multicultural society;
* Achieving continued and sustained success in recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty, staff and student body;
* Sustaining a climate that encourages and integrates differences;
* Inspiring its members to find their authentic voices; and becoming civically engaged and
* Recognizing the interdependence, and dignity of all participants.
In order to fulfill these commitments, USM will undertake:
1. A broad systemic analysis of its structures, policies and practices through the lenses of power and privilege, recognizing the importance of understanding how privilege can sustain inequity and segregation. (See Provost's memo dated March 18, 2003.)
2. The creation of new collaborations and alignments between academic and nonacademic areas to provide students with scholarly and practical opportunities to experience first hand issues surrounding diversity.
3. The review and revitalization of general education, which will include development of interdisciplinary modules on diversity and multiculturalism.
These are courageous steps. As these steps are realized, USM graduates will become enlightened, civically engaged and caring leaders of Maine's future.
Category:Colleges
Category:Diversity
Category:Maine
Category:Policies
University of Southern Mississippi EcoEagle Bikes

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.usm.edu/green/bikes.php
Description:
* EcoEagle Bike Application
Initially, the first phase of the bike program will be free to students. Students who wish to use a bike simply needs to request one. The process for receiving an EcoEagle Bike for use on campus will take place as follows:
# Apply, on our website, for the use of a bike.
# The Office of Sustainability will contact you once your application has been received and inform you of the current availability of bikes.
# Once the appropriate paperwork (application, responsibility statement, copy of photo ID) has been filled out a bike will be issued.
# All bikes must be returned back to the office of Sustainability by the last week of classes each semester. If the bike is not returned intact, a hold will be placed on that student’s account until it is returned or a fine is paid.
Category:Colleges
Category:Foot-Powered Transportation
Category:Mississippi
Category:Programs
University of Texas-Arlington President’s Sustainability Committee

Type: Policy
Status: Announced on 11/1/07
Source File: http://www.uta.edu/sustainability/committee/
Description:
The University of Texas at Arlington, an award-winner for its recycling and composting programs, is seriously going green. President James D. Spaniolo has formed a President’s Sustainability Committee to develop policies and strategies to advance the university’s commitment to help meet today’s serious environment challenges.
Jeff Howard, assistant professor in the School of Urban and Public Affairs, and Craig Powell, director of Environmental Health and Safety, are co-chairing the committee, which includes university staff, students and faculty, as well as representatives of cities and nongovernmental organizations.
A number of new projects are already in the development stage, including a green roof research initiative spearheaded by School of Architecture and SUPA faculty, students and alumni, under the direction of Assistant Professor David Hopman. The University has already spent $17 million on energy-efficiency improvements and made a commitment to build energy-efficient buildings. The new campus master plan looking outward to 2020 emphasizes adding green space and reflects a commitment to environmental stewardship.
The newly formed committee reflects the mounting recognition that universities must serve as the cutting edge of society’s sustainably efforts, Howard said.
Our Mission
The President’s Sustainability Committee at The University of Texas at Arlington develops and recommends policies and strategies to advance the University’s commitment to help meet today’s serious environment challenges. Under the leadership of co-chairs Dr. Jeff Howard and Mr. Don Lange, the committee addresses opportunities for promoting sustainability in several areas, including facilities management, curricula, research, and public awareness. Its on-going purpose is to propose means by which the University can meet or surpass environmental standards, conserve resources, and minimize waste. In addition, the committee reviews and benchmarks efforts made by higher education peers in order to propose a course of action for administrative decisions at The University of Texas at Arlington. By setting the standard and serving as a role model, the University will strive to expand our efforts to promote environmental awareness and encourage conservation of resources.
Work Groups
* Building & Development
* Communication
* Curriculum, Research & Outreach
* Dining Services
* Energy & Water
* Landscaping & Habitat
* Management Systems
* Purchasing
* Transportation
* Waste Reduction
See also Work Groups on the Forum.
Category:Colleges
Category:Policies
Category:Sustainability Policies
Category:Texas
University of Texas Orange Bike Project

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.utenvironment.org/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=230&Itemid=152
Description:
Orange Bike Project: Lending bikes to students — for free!
Who we are
We are a subcommittee of the Campus Environmental Center at the University of Texas that provides students with more sustainable choices for transportation. We have volunteers, enthusiasm and access to used bikes, tools, and a space in which to work. Through our program, students are able to “check out” a bike just as if they were checking out a library book and keep the bike for the entire semester. This allows many students to make their bike their primary mode of transportation.
Why this matters
Providing bikes to students benefits both students and society. A student who checks out a bike has cheap transportation and is able to lead an active lifestyle, promoting good health throughout life. Society benefits by having fewer cars on the road — a huge problem in Austin — and fewer pollutants in the air.
College is an important time for students to become interested in cycling. During college, students acquire behaviors and attitudes that they retain for the rest of their lives. Showing them how transportation can be fun, healthy and sustainable will have positive long term impacts.
Category:Colleges
Category:Foot-Powered Transportation
Category:Programs
Category:Texas
University of Texas Sustainable Food Committee

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.utenvironment.org/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=127
Description:
The mission of the CEC's Food Committee is to advertise methods of mitigating food waste, provide food disposal alternatives on campus, and strategically align ourselves with the Division of Health and Food Services all to promote sustainable food at The University of Texas.
Meetings: We have meetings twice a month. They are typically on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Honors Quad.
Compost: We have set up a composting system for everyone to use. One composter is next to Prather Hall Dormitory. Another composter is soon to be set up outside of Jester.
When composting, please remember that it is good to compost uncooked veggies, fruit, and
paper napkins but not meat, bread, and oils.
Other Projects: In addition, we are working on ways to educate the student body through film screenings and speakers. While sharing our passion for delicious, sustainable food!
In spring 2006, we successfully worked with the Division of Housing and Food Service to start a program serving locally-grown food in the dining halls.
We are planning to host a screening of the documentary "The Future of Food" next semester. This film investigates the complex world of modern agriculture, exploring the dangers of genetically modified foods and the destructive impact of large-scale corporate agriculture. To learn more about it, visit the website!
Category:Colleges
Category:Food-Related Policies
Category:Policies
Category:Texas
University of Waterloo (Canada) "UW Farm Market"

Type: Program
Status: Established in 2006
Source File: http://www.foodservices.uwaterloo.ca/uwfarm_market/
Description:
UW Farm Market
Students at the University of Waterloo have teamed up with UW Food Services to create the campus’ first ever market. The UW Farm Market made a commitment to bring a local market to the campus. The new market opened in September 2006 and boasts 100% local produce as well as other products from the area, sourced mainly from the Elmira Produce Auction Cooperative.
The UW Farm Market will be open to all students, staff, faculty and to the public. It follows other local initiatives like Foodlink Waterloo Region which promotes food localism. Student volunteers will be operating the not-for-profit market while UW Food Services will handle purchasing and the short-distance shipment to campus.
We’re bringing the fresh harvest of local farms, preserves and honeys made in Waterloo County together with fresh baked goods from our own UW Village Bakery allowing students to purchase fresh, nutritious foods without leaving campus and at the same time reduce their ecological footprint.
It’s another way UW is making a difference and students and staff have responded with enthusiasm.
New this summer, and in support of the environment, we are promoting a "Bring Your Own Bag" program for our market. We will have canvas bags, made in Chatham, available for purchase.
Located in the Student Life Centre, this summer the UW Farm Market will once again feature UW Village Bakery baked specialties and a selection of locally grown product.
Don't miss an exciting opportunity to purchase quality products and enjoy the ambiance of a farmers market.
Category:Agriculture
Category:Canada
Category:Colleges
Category:Farm-Related Policies
Category:Food-Related Policies
Category:Ontario
Category:Programs
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Sustainability Working Group

Type: Policy
Status: Launched in 2007
Source File: http://www.uwrf.edu/sustain/working-group.html
Description:
The Sustainability Working Group (SWG), launched in '07-'08, is the backbone of broad-based campus ownership and success for achieving Goal 2 of our Strategic Plan, that of "Model Sustainability Principles — UWRF will model and champion the principles of sustainable community development" and the nine (9) sub-tasks that define specific outcomes for such. These can be found at Goal 2: Model Sustainability Principles (PDF).
The SWG is an Ad Hoc Committee of the Faculty Senate, consisting of a broad representation of faculty, students, staff, and administrators, and is Chaired by the Director of the SCISCD. SWG Membership (PDF) It quickly re-organized its work around the nine sub-tasks of Goal 2, dividing into four Sub-Groups: Energy, Curriculum, Best Practices for People & Systems, and Outreach. Each sub-group has specific tasks and goals as defined in the University's strategic plan. The SWG as a whole retains responsibility for structure and function of the group, and coordinates and forwards the work of the sub-groups for broader campus consideration through the Shared Governance process between Faculty Senate, Student Senate, and the Administration. SWG Organizational Chart (PDF)
The SWG is responsible for oversight of all nine tasks of Strategic Plan Goal 2: Model Sustainability Principles. Besides oversight of the Sub-Groups and their respective tasks, it is responsible for the following tasks:
:2.1 – Develop an organizational structure (PDF - draft), identify resources and collect background data
::2.1.1 – Develop an organizational structure within the University that will support, enhance, and encourage broadly defined sustainability initiatives within UW-River Falls academic programs, facilities, community and outreach service areas.
::2.1.2 – Determine the fiscal and personnel resources required to support the organizational structure defined in Task #1 and then incorporate the necessary funding into the University’s operational budget.
::2.1.3 – Develop a thorough understanding of previous sustainability efforts, current sustainability efforts, and future sustainability opportunities across campus through various methods including, but not limited to audits, benchmarking, surveys, and review of best practices.
Category:Colleges
Category:Policies
Category:Sustainability Policies
Category:Wisconsin
University of Wyoming Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Committee

Type: Policy
Status: Established in 2007
Source File: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/UW/bikesafety/committee.asp
Description:
The UW Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety (BPS) committee was charged by Sara Axelson, vice president for student affairs, and Mark Collins, associate vice president for administration, in fall 2007 to develop possible new bicycle and pedestrian corridors to help decrease the likelihood of conflicts between both modes of personal transportation. As the university comprehensively reviews and improves parking and transportation issues on campus, and recognizing the prospect of increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic from the university’s commitment to promote sustainable transportation solutions, conflicts between bicyclists and pedestrians on campus will likely increase.
The BPS committee met four times this year and developed three distinct versions of how the UW campus can proactively adapt to the likelihood of increased conflicts between walkers and bikers. The committee is seeking public comment on these versions before making its final recommendation to the UW administration. The committee is also working closely with the student leadership in ASUW to seek their feedback on developing a final plan.
The most important principle guiding the BPS committee is improving the safety of our campus community. Other important principles guiding this process include promoting bicycle use on campus as a sustainable form of personal transportation and improving pedestrian awareness of bicyclists on campus.
Recognizing that the University of Wyoming’s core campus was designed during an era of limited bicycle use, we feel that this is an appropriate time for the UW community to open a dialogue about where and how bicycles are utilized as an important mode of transportation across campus.
Category:Colleges
Category:Foot-Powered Transportation
Category:Policies
Category:Wyoming
Uruguay

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Uruguay
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Uruguay News - http://www.theguardian.com/world/uruguay
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Uruguay's INDC plan - PDF
 http://www4.unfccc.int/submissions/INDC/Published%20Documents/Uruguay/1/INDC%20Uruguay%20(English-unofficial%20translation).pdf
http://www.mapsopensource.com/uruguay?url=uruguay
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Uruguay_%28orthographic_projection%29.svg/541px-Uruguay_%28orthographic_projection%29.svg.png
Category:Uruguay
Category:South America
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Utah State University Resolution in Support of LEED Standards

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://www.usu.edu/fsenate/FS/Agenda/2007-2008/Feb04_2008/LEED_Resolution.pdf
Text:
FACULTY SENATE
LEED Resolution
Whereas: President Stan Albrecht is a charter signatory to the American College & University
Presidents Climate Commitment.
Whereas: This action is indicative of Utah State University’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the sustainability of the University’s operations.
Whereas: Energy costs continue to increase, placing a burden on Utah State University’s operational budgets.
Whereas: The faculty of Utah State University has shown support to President Stan Albrecht’s signing of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment.
Whereas: The faculty of Utah State University understands that there is a compelling case for imminent climate change and a resulting movement towards a new paradigm for the use of energy and
other natural resources.
Therefore: The faculty urges Utah State University to grasp the opportunity to provide leadership in these key early years of the 21st Century, by both altering our consumption of natural
resources and creating new academic programs integrating key knowledge and issues that
will define the future.
We strongly encourage USU to take the following actions:
1. Reduce future energy consumption and the associated financial resources, by requiring
that all new USU buildings be designed and constructed to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ silver certification or equivalent.
2. Encourage and support the faculty to design new academic programs that will integrate
knowledge and ideas that connect climate change to energy, natural resources, sustainability, economics, and various cultural and social issues.
Category:Building Standards
Category:Colleges
Category:Resolutions
Category:Utah