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Connecticut College Reduction of Paper Use Policy

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted in May 1998
Source File: http://greenliving.conncoll.edu/paperreduc.pdf
Text:
Connecticut College Policy on the Reduction of Paper Use
Connecticut College, as a matter of sound management principles, continuously reviews its internal administrative processes and procedures with the goal of optimizing the use of resources, maximizing service levels, and minimizing wastes and costs. Included in the college’s objective to be an environmental model is the reduction of paper use.
Cooperation from all sectors of the college is needed to achieve this reduction, including the Post Office, Print Shop, Information Services, College Relations and all of the faculty, staff and students who wish to carry news and information to individuals or the public.
Guidelines
Connecticut College recognizes the need to disseminate information in a cost-effective and environmentally sound way. In efforts toward these ends, all forms of paperwork, news bulletins, and correspondence should be processed according to these guidelines:
* Whenever practical and possible, internal communications should be accomplished via electronic mail, and existing publications such as Source, the Daily CONNtact and the College Voice. This includes all offices and academic programs.
* The use of recycled and reused paper is encouraged. Letters and essays should be condensed by printing on both sides, single-spaced where appropriate.
* The number of press runs of all publications should be evaluated to be consistent with actual need. These include newsletters, brochures, phonebooks and class hand-outs.
* Announcements that are not urgent or essential for each person to receive their own printing should be circulated within a department, rather than multiple copies being sent. Similarly, faculty, staff and students should share documents whenever feasible.
* Mailers should send written communications only to those individuals who specifically need the information rather than send all-campus stuffings, which are discouraged.
* Reusable campus envelopes or a self-mailer design should be used when practical.
* Departments and clubs are asked to limit the number of posters printed to 25 or fewer. Posters must be removed as soon as their information is no longer pertinent.
The guidelines were written with the best interest of the college and the environment in mind. They are intended not to place undo burden on any department, and to see that the effective flow of information is not impaired. If undertaken conscientiously by all members of the college, these policies will save dollars, labor and natural resources.
Category:Colleges
Category:Connecticut
Category:Connecticut College
Category:Policies
Category:Recycling
Contra Costa County, CA Affordable Housing

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted in October 2006
County Website: http://www.contracostahousing.org/
Description:
In October 2006, the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an inclusionary housing policy for the County of Contra Costa. The policy requires a percentage of the homes in new residential developments to be affordable. 
The new policy will help build homes within existing cities—not on the greenbelt—and help ensure that people don't have to move to the region's outskirts to find a home they can afford. 
Here's what the new policy says and where it applies:
* The new inclusionary ordinance will require all new developments in the unincorporated areas of the county to either: include affordable homes in the new development; provide land for a non-profit developer; or pay a fee to be used by the county to create affordable housing. 
* For new developments that include affordable homes, 15% of the new homes must be affordable.
 
* Homes for sale are defined as affordable if they cost no more than 40% of the income of households making up to $91,000 per year. 
* Homes for rent are affordable if they cost no more than 33% of the income of households making up to $49,000 per year. 
* Communities in the unincorporated areas of the county include North Richmond, Bay Point, Crockett, Rodeo, Kensington, Vine Hill, Alamo, Byron, Bethel Island, Knightson, and Discovery Bay.
Category:Affordable Housing
Category:California
Category:County Governments
Category:Policies
Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CITES
CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals. It was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The convention was opened for signature in 1973, and CITES entered into force on 1 July 1975. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species in the wild, and it accords varying degrees of protection to more than 35,000 species of animals and plants...
Environmental treaties -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Environmental_treaties
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_environmental_agreements
Category:Environmental Laws
Category:Environmental Protection
Category:Green Politics
Category:Green Values
Cook County, IL Prescription Drug Discount Card

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.co.cook.il.us/prescription/
Description:
Introducing the Cook County Prescription Drug Discount Card FREE to County Residents!
Americans are paying more for prescription drugs than ever before. Without prescription coverage, staying healthy can come at a high price. With the Cook County Prescription Drug Discount Card, free to county residents, you can save money on many of your prescription purchases!
Any county resident without prescription coverage can use this program. Even if you have insurance for prescription drugs, you may still benefit from the discount card, since it may save you money on prescription drugs your existing plan does not cover.
* Everyone is eligible!
* No income requirements
* No age requirements
* Unlimited use for the whole family
The Cook County Prescription Drug Discount Card is:
Valuable. Save an average of 20% off the pharmacy’s regular price on all commonly prescribed prescriptions and an average savings of 50% on 3-month supplies of select generics through mail service. Savings are also available on high-tech and injectable drugs through our specialty pharmacy.
Easy. There are no claim forms to fill out and no annual fee to pay.
Convenient. Over 57,000 participating retail pharmacies nationwide, and hundreds are right here in the county! (search for a pharmacy near you at the Caremark website - under Locate a Pharmacy)
Category:County Governments
Category:Health
Category:Illinois
Category:Programs
Cook Islands

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Cook Island's INDC plan - PDF
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Cook_Islands_on_the_globe_%28Polynesia_centered%29.svg/800px-Cook_Islands_on_the_globe_%28Polynesia_centered%29.svg.png
Category:Cook Islands
Category:Oceania
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Cork, Ireland City Biodiversity Plan

Type: Policy
Status: Introduced in 2008
Source File: http://www.corkcityheritage.ie/natural_heritage/biodiversity.shtml
Description:
Cork City Council has prepared a Draft Biodiversity Action Plan for the City. Biodiversity means the variety of life on earth. It includes all living plants and animals whether rare or common as well as habitats, genetic variation and ecosystems.
The aim of the Draft Cork City Biodiversity Action Plan is:
“To promote the appreciation and enjoyment of Cork City’s biodiversity amongst the people of the city and to identify, understand and conserve the biodiversity of the city for future generations”
Cork City Council is undertaking a consultation process to get your views and opinions on how the Biodiversity of the City should be protected and enhanced. Copies of the Plan can be viewed or purchased at the Planning Desk of Cork City Council, and are available in the local libraries. Copies can also be downloaded here: Draft Cork City Biodiversity Action Plan (36-page pdf)
Category:Biodiversity
Category:City Governments
Category:Ireland
Category:Policies
Cornell College, IA Gender Identity and Gender Expression

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 5/6/03
Source File: http://orgs.cornellcollege.edu/senate/docs/giage.shtml
Text:
Resolution on Addition of “Gender Identity and Gender Expression” to the Non-Discrimination Policy of the College
Whereas, people who identify themselves as transgender, as well as people who are perceived to be transgender, are subject to overt forms of discrimination in many areas, including employment, housing, education, emergency medical care, and protection by law enforcement officials; and
Whereas, Cornell College values diversity and works to provide and inclusive and welcoming environment; and
Whereas, to that end, Cornell College has a non-discrimination policy that promises to protect students, faculty and staff from discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, or disability; and
Whereas, institutions and municipalities (University of Iowa, Iowa City, etc.) in surrounding areas, as well as throughout the nation (Boulder, Chicago, Providence, Denver, States of Minnesota and Rhode Island, etc.), have added “gender identity and gender expression” to their non-discrimination policies or statutes in order to protect transgender people and those people who are perceived to be transgender; and
Whereas, the addition of language to the non-discrimination policy of the college that would protect persons on the basis of “gender identity and gender expression,” is supported by the Council on Multiculturalism, Alliance, Sister 4 Sister, Womyn’s Action Group, Womyn’s Resource Group, Men Against Violence, Cornell Greens, Alpha Sigma Pi (Arrows), the Registrar, the Directors of Intercultural Life and Residence Life, the Assistant Director of Student Life and various members of the faculty and staff; and
Whereas, the Student Senate of Cornell College serves as the representative voice of the student body, let it be
RESOLVED That the Student Senate of Cornell College supports and recommends the addition of “gender identity and gender expression” to the non-discrimination statements in use at the College.
Category:Colleges
Category:Iowa
Category:LGBT
Category:Resolutions
Cornell University, NY Agricultural Composting Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu/garbage/agcomposting.cfm
Description:
Agricultural Composting is a project of the Farm Services Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. The primary goal of the program is to reduce the amount of waste Cornell sends to landfills and manage animal waste while producing a quality soil amendment product. The program is currently composting approximately 6,000 tons annually of animal bedding, greenhouse plant and soil waste, food scraps, and other agricultural crop residue on a compacted gravel pad with a runoff collection pond.
Farm Services is an enterprise department (meaning it must earn the funds it needs to operate) so it charges its customers a small fee, which is less than the cost of landfilling. This fee covers labor and equipment costs, and is low enough to provide incentive to other departments to compost their agricultural waste. No waste is accepted from off-campus, and all of the compost is used on Cornell's property.
Beneficial Impacts of Program:
* Approximately 6000 tons of material is kept out of landfills annually.
* Waste disposal costs have been reduced for several departments on campus.
* Compost can be used on farm fields in place of chemical fertilizers.
* Farm Services soils are improved and enhanced by the addition of compost.
* The site provides a working model for others interested in large scale composting.
* Composting is a useful tool in nutrient management Cornell departments
Category:Colleges
Category:Composting
Category:Cornell Univ
Category:Farm-Related Policies
Category:New York
Category:Programs
Cornell University, NY Environmentally Friendly/Green Purchasing Policy

Type: Policy
Status: In effect
Source File: http://www.purchasing.cornell.edu/greenpurchasing.cfm
Description:
Cornell University has a long-standing commitment to leadership in the area of environmental stewardship. As part of that commitment, the Office for Purchasing Services has incorporated the principles of Green Purchasing into many of its contracts and procedures.
Green Purchasing includes the purchase of recycled content products, environmentally preferable products and services, bio-based products, energy and water-efficient products, alternate fuel vehicles, and products using renewable energy. Faculty and staff have the opportunity and are encouraged to purchase environmentally friendly products and services from the following Cornell University contracts:
* Copier Paper 
:* Campus units are encouraged to support Cornell University's commitment to global sustainability by using recycled paper. In 2004, purchases of 30% and 100% post-consumer recycled copier paper accounted for approximately 60% of campus copier paper consumption.
* Cornell Printing and Publishing
:* Using recycled paper is encouraged in offset and digital printing projects of all kinds. Approximately 80% of the orders for printing are done on some type of recycled paper. This includes business cards, envelopes, stationery, and a large variety of publications. Visit each product Web site for more details.
* Copy Services 
:* Cornell's copying preferred supplier agreement defaults to 100% recycled in the online ordering system.
* Office Supplies 
:* All of Cornell's preferred suppliers of office supplies participate in recycled toner cartridge programs and provide many recycled and environmentally friendly products. Visit each supplier's Web site for more details.
* Carpeting 
:* Cornell's carpeting preferred supplier is a leader in the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing, distribution, and installation of carpeting. Visit their Web site for more details.
* Office Furniture 
:* Cornell's preferred supplier for office furniture has received many national awards for their "green" purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution processes. Visit their Web site for more details.
Category:Buy Green Policy
Category:Colleges
Category:Cornell Univ
Category:New York
Category:Policies
Cornell University, NY Food Scrap Composting Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu/garbage/diningwaste.cfm
Description:
Food Scrap Composting is a project of the Farm Services Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Campus Life's Dining and Retail Services at Cornell University. The primary goal of the program is to reduce the cost of disposing of cafeteria food waste by diverting it from landfill disposal while producing a usable agricultural commodity. The program composts over 350 tons of pre- and post-consumer food waste annually.
Dining and Retail Services employees collect scraps in plastic barrels that are picked up daily by Farm Services employees using a pick-up truck with a sealed dump body. The scraps are mixed with agricultural compost material, and windrowed on a compacted gravel pad with a runoff collection pond. Farm Services is an enterprise department (meaning it must earn the funds it needs to operate) so it charges its customers a small fee (less than the cost of landfilling). This fee covers labor and equipment costs. No waste is accepted from off-campus, and all of the compost is used on Cornell's property.
While most of the material in the program is composted behind the scenes in the Dining Halls, Cornell Dining is experimenting with a post-consumer composting program in Trillium. They are purchasing compostable plates and take-out containers, and have a big yellow bin available for their patrons to use after they are done eating.
Beneficial Impacts of Program:
* Reduced landfill tipping fees and hauling charges for cafeteria food waste.
* Incorporating the food waste with the current Agricultural Composting program produces a higher quality product.
* Over 350 tons annually of food scraps are being diverted from landfill disposal.
* Compost can be used on farm fields in place of chemical fertilizers.
* Farm Services soils are improved and enhanced by the addition of compost.
* The site provides a working model for others interested in large scale composting.
Category:Colleges
Category:Composting
Category:Cornell Univ
Category:New York
Category:Programs
Cornell University, NY Green Cleaning Initiative

Type: Policy
Status: In effect
Source File: http://www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu/greenbuilding/greenCleaningInitiative.cfm
Description:
By methodically reviewing cleaning chemicals, paper products, equipment and custodial protocol, we are able to utilize highly effective products in an efficient manner, to help achieve our mission to the campus community.
Key Objectives:
* We strive to maintain a clean and safe environment for the Cornell Community in which to work and study
* We utilize cleaning chemicals, equipment and protocol to protect the health of the Cornell community without harming the environment
* We improve air quality by reducing the amount of contaminants in the air through our custodial maintenance processes
* We preserve the infrastructure by extending the life of carpeting, hard floor surfaces and other materials through a variety of cleaning methods
Environmental: We minimize the risk to customers by eliminating the use of chemicals whenever possible. When chemicals are necessary, we utilize several “Green Seal Certified” products, including Stride Floral, Aquaria Floor Finish, non-ammoniated Glance, Freedom Floor Stripper and several others. By using microfiber cloths, which can be washed and re-used, the department is able to keep non-reusable items, like cheesecloth, out of the landfills and proper care of flooring and other surfaces helps extend the life of these products, keeping them out of the waste stream and landfills as long as possible.
People/Social: Ultra-microfiber is hypoallergenic, thus not creating problems with those suffering from allergies or asthma. We also ventilate the area, to the outside if possible, while performing a floor restoration to decrease the effect on building occupants. In order to decrease the number of harmful pathogens, we disinfect areas or surfaces where pathogens can collect and breed, such as restroom door handles, faucets and other surfaces. When a customer does have an adverse reaction or a chemical sensitivity, a formal process is in place to resolve issues quickly and efficiently without a decrease in service.
Future Objectives and Goals: As with all products used by the department, all Green SealTM certified products will be reviewed by Cornell for their effectiveness and safety. This will result in more Cornell buildings becoming “LEED” certified due to points gained through these cleaning practices, as well as a greater campus awareness and satisfaction with the quality and safety of our cleaning. We will continue to partner with building users/ coordinators to explore and execute Green cleaning principles. Building Care is also working with several student groups affiliated with Cornell’s Sustainability Office in exploring different ways to improve the sustainability of Cornell facilities.
Category:Cleaning Products
Category:Colleges
Category:Cornell Univ
Category:New York
Category:Policies
Cornell University, NY Green Purchasing Task Force

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu/getinvolved/Staff%20orgs/gptf.html
Description:
The Green Purchasing Task Force is comprised of volunteer students, faculty, and staff committed to working with senior administration to facilitate dialog and implement environmentally responsible solutions across the Cornell community. Recognizing that more environmentally friendly purchasing will require not only institutional changes but also cultural changes in consumption, the GPTF hopes to be a part of education and outreach to help create a campus culture of environmental sustainability at the individual level.
Mission Statement
The Green Purchasing Task Force serves the Cornell University community by educating, advising, and engaging students, faculty and staff in the application of ecological principles to achieve Green Purchasing solutions.
Recent Activities Include
* Ongoing selection of environmentally preferrable suppliers, in order to provide the campus community with green purchasing options
* Environmental and Ecological Profile incorporated into all RFPs
* Participation in the regional Environmentally Preferrable Purchasing (EPP) discussions with other entities in Tompkins County
Category:Buy Green Policy
Category:Colleges
Category:Cornell Univ
Category:New York
Category:Policies
Cornell University, NY Kyoto Task Team

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu/getinvolved/Staff%20orgs/kyototeam.html
Description:
To work towards the Kyoto Protocol objectives, the Utilities Department formed the Kyoto Task Team, comprised of students, staff and faculty. This team meets twice monthly to steer the direction of energy conservation efforts and the study of renewable energy sources, with the overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Kyoto Task Team was formed to provide a means for accountability and the open sharing of ideas for pursuit of the Kyoto Protocol goals among facility, students, and staff.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kyoto Task Team is to be the champion of the following environmental efforts.
* Reduce Cornell University's greenhouse gas emissions
* Change the energy-use behavior of the Cornell community such that our community better appreciates the impact of these individual and institutional decisions on the world
* Through interactions with the University community, promote far-ranging intellectual and policy leadership on energy use issues, including the research and use of renewable energy sources to improve our long-term environmental sustainability
* Conceive of, execute, and report on projects which further our mission, in an open and transparent way
Recent Activities Include
* ongoing Energy Conservation Initiative
* energy efficiency retrofits in numerous campus buildings
* heavy involvement in the University effort for Climate Neutrality
Category:Climate Policy
Category:Colleges
Category:Cornell Univ
Category:New York
Category:Policies