Student Sustainability Advisory Council

Fall 2014 Recommendations

1.Past Recommendations2.Subcommittees:

a. Technologyb. Productionc. Consumptiond. Education

Agenda

1. “Sustainability” link on psu.edu homepage2. Council of Sustainable Leaders3. Berkey Creamery renovations

● Recycling indoors and out● Signage for sustainability components● Include creamery employees on Food Science Green Team

4. Findlay renovations● Trayless dining● Educational tabletops● Serving style research

Past Recommendations

● Mission● Past recommendations● Fall 2014 recommendations● What the University can do● Key stakeholders contacted● Summary

Technology

To offer achievable, efficient, sustainable, and informational solutions and alternatives to needed technological, energy, and transportation related areas at Penn State.

Our Mission

● EV Charging Stationso Proposed EV Charging Station Policyo Continued support from administration

● Policyo Support for extended payback period

for sustainable projectso Lighting Upgrade Project

LED outdoor and roadway lighting

Past Recommendations

● Green Zone would be a tailgating area that would be sustainability-orientedo Sustainability demonstrations, Sustainable

Tailgate Contest (STC), Electric vehicle parking spaces, MorningStar solar home open house

● Trial run: Blue and White game○ Zero cost for athletics- simply need

approval and widespread support○ Long run goals- Green Zone at all games

“Green Zone” Football Parking

● Maintenance on lines from Mechanical room to end use

Compressed Air Lines

● 10 gal/min = 1.34CFM = 0.34hp 0.34 hp = 0.22 kW 0.22kW * $0.08kW/hr * 8760 hr

● $154/yr ● 100’s-1000’s of leaks

Compressed Air

● $289 initial cost, 10,000 uses, $39

Flushless Urinals

1 gal standard

⅛ gallon flushless

36,500 gal/yr 4563 gal/yr 20 gal/yr (cleaning)

147 lbs*CO2/yr 19 lbs*CO2/yr ??

● Currently exist at Medlar Field● Recommended in highly

populated areaso HUBo Beaver Stadiumo BJC

● Could introduce slowlyo 1 flushless for every 3 that flush

Flushless Urinals

1.Computer Building2.Data Center3.Campus Wide (Administrative)

IT Services

1. Utilizing the Colocation Space o Encourage more IT service to locate within

the Computer buildingo Saves on cooling and maintenance of

servers and switches2. Switch more servers into Virtual Machines

o Saves on electricity cost and initial purchasing on servers.

Computer Building

● Choose the Munters Unito More sustainable and works better for

changing conditions

Data Center

● Printer Sharingo Faculty and Administration have

excess printerso Share local laser jets, saves on ink

prices and hopefully reduces paper use.

o Secure Printing can be utilized for those afraid of people seeing secure documents

Campus Wide

● Steve Maruszewski, Assistant Vice President, OPP

● Jason Moore, Energy Program Engineer, OPP● Rob DeMayo, Director, Transportation

Services● Jason Thomas, Special Projects Coordinator,

Transportation Services● Judd Michael, Sustainable Business

Management● Mark Saussure, Director of Data Centers● Mack Messner, Facilities Engineer of Data

Centers

Key Stakeholders Contacted

● Continue to support past recommendations

● Green Zone Tailgate ● Compressed Air Maintenance● Flushless Urinals● IT Services

Technology Summary

● Mission● Past recommendations● Fall 2014 recommendations● What the University can do● Key stakeholders contacted● Summary

Production

Our Mission To figure out policies to minimize production waste, find alternative uses for waste streams, and increase food security throughout Penn State’s campus.

Recommendation Outline:● Student Farm● White Building Renovations● Digester Project● BJC

● Goalso Enhance education, create community,

grow good food access● Sustainability Institute fully committed

o Fall 2014- “Visioning” processo Spring 2015- Business plan proposalo Fall 2015- Begin implementationo Spring 2016- First production and minor course

● Resource needso Funding models, SI reinvention fund, capital,

long term operations, institutional home

Past RecommendationStudent Farm

● Current policy: ○ LEED Certified required for building

projects over $2 million● Minimal Effort Needed:

○ Water Use Reduction of 35%○ Building Reuse (55-95%)○ Materials Reuse

● Significant Effort Required:○ On-Site Renewable Energy

White Building Renovation

● ReRev○ Texas State: $19,750 for 30 machines○ UNT, Oregon State, U of Oregon, California

State (SB), U.S. Air Force Bases○ Education○ Student involvement

● SportsArt Fitness ECO-POWR Line○ Upright cycle, Recumbent cycle, Elliptical○ Integrated micro-converters

● Rewards System

White Building: Equipment Research

● Rain Collection/ Green Roof

● Solar panels/ harvesting

● Motion sensor sinks/ lights

White Building: Materials Research

● Green Materials○ Reclaimed building

materials (from White building)

○ Recycled content○ Energy efficient

windows○ FSI or FSC certified

wood

● Eliminate selling of plastic water bottles

● Energy floors● Informational posters about

sustainable efforts (equipment and building)

White Building: Miscellaneous Research

● Require and enforce higher standards for the building of a new gymo Higher LEED Certificationo Sustainable materialso Energy efficiencyo Education

White Building: Action Steps

● SSAC supports Digester Committee for AD at dairy barns

Anaerobic Digester

● Encourage finding ways to incorporate post consumer food waste

● Met with Jeff Spackman, OPP Project Manager

Anaerobic Digester

● Keep funding for AD a priority and avoid postponing constructiono Estimated $6.5M - $8M

Anaerobic Digester: Action Steps

● Set up meeting with Rick James, Manager of Operations

● Review overarching policies in place related to sustainability

● Improving waste reduction● 15,261 seat arena● Waste diversion will be

measured at 3 events before the end of 2014

Future Recommendation: Bryce Jordan Center

● Cristler Center, The University of Michigan○ 13,751 seat arena○ LEED Gold Certified

● All State Arena, De Paul University○ 18,500 seat arena○ 350 tons of waste diverted

● Carver Hawkeye Arena, The University of Iowa○ 15,400 seat arena○ It has gone from 38% waste diversion in

2007 to 90% percent in 2011

Other University Arenas

● Marv Bevan, Project Leader for IM Building Renovations

● Leslie Pillen, Sustainable Student Farm Design Coordinator

● Rick James, Manager of Operations at the BJC● John Holzerman, Hospitality Manager at the

BJC● Jeff Spackman, OPP

Key Stakeholders Contacted

Production Summary

● Mission● Fall 2014 recommendations● What the University can do● Key stakeholders contacted● Summary

Consumption

To reduce consumption and use more sustainable materials in order to lessen waste at Penn State.

Our Mission

● Reach 85% diversion of waste by 2017○ We are currently at 60%

● Efforts up to this point:○ National Recycling Award○ Everyone loves miscellaneous plastics option○ Mobius 1st place

Goals of Penn State

● Confusion of recycling ● Inconsistency of materials

○ Hot coffee cups (It’s not clear if these are compostable or should go to landfill)

● Education ○ Without clear instructions and rules from

food services, it’s hard to educate the public in a quick and easy manner

Barriers to Success

● Standardize materials throughout all food vendors on campus○ Cups would be a good starting

point● Vendor Contracts● Work towards using one type of cup

at most vendors (especially Starbucks)

What can the University do?

● Tonnage of waste diverted from landfill will ultimately equal savings○ Landfill

■ $67/ton■ 73 miles away■ Gas milage on truck: 5mpg

Financial Benefit

● Fossil Fuel Divestmento Next step in Penn State’s

sustainability journeyo Illustrate Penn State’s commitment

on a larger scaleo Support from President Barrono Provide information needed to make

future recommendations

Pre-Recommendation

● Lydia Vandenbergh, Sustainability Institute

● David Quinn, campus food and dining services

● Al Matyasovsky, director of Penn State Recycling

Key Stakeholders Contacted

● Education on Recycling● Consistency of Materials● Fossil Fuel Divestment

Consumption Summary

● Mission● Fall 2014 recommendations● What the University can do● Key stakeholders contacted● Summary

Education

Our MissionTo develop innovative ideas that advance sustainability curriculum and public outreach efforts with the intention of raising awareness and promoting sustainable behavior within the Penn State community. Visibility is keyRecommendations:● New Student Orientation● Sustainability in Public Places

Backround● Informed students will make sustainable

choices, actively improve PSUGoals● Define sustainability● Showcase Penn State’s

sustainability effortso Energy and greenhouse gas reductions o LEED certifications

● Demonstrate what students can do

New Student Orientation

Sustainability is the simultaneous pursuit of human health and happiness, environmental quality, and economic well-being for current and future generations.

Action Steps● Sustainability training for NSO leaders● Penn State Reads: The Boom by Russell

Gold● Incorporate throughout orientation

New Student Orientation

a. Dining-food waste-composting

b. Dorm Life-energy efficiency-water conservation-Mobius

c. Daily Life-sustainability

umbrella

Prioritize changes for NSO 2015

Museum● Dedicated to University’s efforts● Based on model of EMS museum● Works for outreach, education

Action Steps1. Sustainability in EMS museum

o Recruit faculty liaisono Develop guidelines for continued sustainability exhibit

2. Strongly consider STEM museum projecto Ensure potential museum’s sustainabilityo Promote sustainability exhibit as prominent section

Sustainability in Public Spaces

Workspace● Display of PSU sustainability● Visible; Centrally located● Space for collaboration● Appealing to those of all

disciplines

Action Steps1. Identify potential locations

o New or renovated space 2. Create interdisciplinary action

team3. Establish working timeline

Sustainability in Public Spaces

Solar Array Class Gift● Visibility in central campus● Access for classes ● Additional funding to increase size

o Possible Clean Energy Rebates o Request funding from

Development

Action Steps1. Create action team2. Ensure central location for educational purposes3. Campaign for supplemental funding

Sustainability in Public Spaces

New Student Orientation ● Dan Murphy - Director of Student Orientation and

Transition Programs● Chuck Wakefield - Assistant Director of Findlay

Commons

Sustainability in Public Spaces● Russ Graham - EMS Museum Director● Steve Maruszewski - Assistant Vice President, OPP● Geoff Hallett - Senior Class Gift Advisor, Assistant

Director of Annual Giving● Peter Buckland - Reinvention Fund● Alex Scott - Senior Class Gift

Key Stakeholders Contacted

Need for increased sustainability visibility● Sustainability in New Student Orientation - by NSO

2015

● Sustainability in public campus spaceso Museum exhibit - within the next yearo Support for larger museum project - next 10 yearso Sustainability-focused workspace - next 5 yearso Use of solar array - as plans develop

Preliminary Recommendations● General Education Revisions● Stone Valley Recreation Enhancements● Sustainability Curriculum

Education Summary

SSAC Fall 2014 Closing● Past Recommendations

o “Sustainability” link on psu.edu homepageo Council of Sustainable Leaderso Berkey Creamery renovationso Findlay renovations

SSAC Fall 2014 Closing● Technology

o EV Charging Policyo Payback Periodo Compressed airlineso Flushless urinalso “Green Zone”

tailgatingo IT Services

● Productiono Student Farmo White Building

renovationso Anaerobic Digester

● Consumptiono Education and consistency

with recyclingo Fossil Fuel Divestment

● Educationo New Student Orientationo Sustainability in Public

Spaces