Promoting Environmental Stewardship at the Small Institution

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Promoting Environmental Stewardship at the Small
Institution

• Gregory W. Haselden
• Randy B. Moore

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Erskine College

• Established in 1839
• First four-year church related college in SC

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Erskine College

• Located in Due West, SC
• Rural 95 acre campus

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Erskine College

• Total College Enrollment 600

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Erskine College

• Student-to-FacultyRatio

121
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Genesis of Green on Campus

• Historic Perspective
• Recycling focus primarily
• Little campus-wide interest
• Green and Sustainability Committee
• President driven
• Established in 2008

Develop policies and strategies to advance the
Colleges commitment to sustainability and
environmental stewardship
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Defining Sustainability

• The ability to meet the needs of the present
  without compromising the ability of future
  generations to meet their own needs.
• United Nations, World Commission on Environment
  Development

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Integrating Green

• ARAMARK Higher Education Partnership
• Green Thread Environmental Stewardship Focus
• Dining Services
• Facilities Management
• Student, Campus Community Focus
• Innovative Solutions

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CURRENT INITIATIVES
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Recycling Program
Cardboard 6,240 lbs/year
Aluminum, plastic paper 3,920 lbs/year
Yard waste 100 diversion
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The New Mantra

• Build it Green
• Keep it Green

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Building Demo Reuse
Due West Oil Mill Demolition
Tin Recycled
Brick Reuse
Wood Siding, Flooring Structure Reuse
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Green Cleaning

• CLEANING PRODUCTS
• ALL Green Seal Certified except disinfectant
• Concentrate to Minimize Packaging

• TOOLS
• More efficient ergonomic
• Reduction in water consumption
• Health safety elevated with proper use

• EQUIPMENT
• Reduction in water energy consumption
• Ergonomically designed
• Economically viable and efficient

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Restroom Conversions

• DISPENSER UNITS
• Sensor Activated
• Reduces use by 70
• Cost savings of 6,500/ year

• HAND WASHING
• Minimizes packaging
• Reduces custodial refill needs
• Reduces cost by 6

• CORELESS PAPER TISSUE
• Reduces service intervals
• 95 less packaging waste
• Reduces storage space

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Greener Grounds
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Dining Services
Trayless Dining
Single Use Dispensers w/ 100 recycled napkins
State grown produce when available
The Lasagna Garden
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Transportation
FROM Existing Fleet
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Transportation
TO More Responsible Options
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FUTURE INITIATIVES
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Endless Opportunities

• Carbon Footprint Reduction
• Energy Management, Conservation Reduction
• www.erskine.edu/sustainability
• LEED certification of new buildings
• Elevated education
• Curriculum Communications
• Activities Community Involvement

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Sustainable Processes
Raw Material Needs
Re-Use/ Recycling Recapture
Processing
Consumption
Transportation
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CAMPUS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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Campus Involvement

• Erskines Green and Sustainability Committee
• Appointed by the President
• Robust Committee
• Facilities Management
• Dining Services
• Students
• Campus Community

An Open Collaborative Approach to Real Solutions
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Education Awareness

• SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)
• Trash on the Lawn
• A Hands-On View of our Waste
• Energy Management
• Community Outreach for the Elderly

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Program Funding

• Leveraging ALL Resources
• Erskine College
• State Grants
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
• Supporting Partners

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QUESTIONS ANSWERS
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• Thank you!