Accomplishments So Far

By University Health Services Marketing on March 25, 2010 1:54 PM | 0 Comments | 0 TrackBacks

Eliminating waste by:

recycling exam table paper (UHS)
recycling newspaper
providing composting bins for staff
installing hand dryers in bathrooms (RL)
use of bio-degradable dinnerware for events
decrease/eliminate water bottles--hydration stations
centralized and double-sided printing
centralized purchasing for commonly-used items
recycled printer paper
waste audits (USA)
dashboard indicators
moved career days directory to web (CS)

Improving stewardship over energy use by:

using compact fluorescent bulbs
Interfaith Power and Light (CERA)
new lighting in Frizzel (CERA)
light switch education information

Improving stewardship over water use by:

water metering (RL)

Sharing sustainability resources with faculty and staff by:

touring Penn State recycling facilities
garden produce sharing
SA Sustainability website

Sharing sustainability resources with students by:

Eco Reps Advocates (RL and Dr. Janet Swim)
SA Sustainability website

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