Sustainability at UNCWUNCW Sustainability Committee

Summary of Accomplishments

April 22, 2009

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Overview

What is Sustainability ?

UNCW Sustainability Committee

Accomplishments 2008-2009

Goals

Questions

What is Sustainability ?Meeting the needs of the present without

compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs

Imagine a stool where it must rest equally on three legs

Environment Economic Social Justice/

Community Incorporating sustainability into our institutional

commitment is now an expectation from alumni, students, faculty/staff, and the public - Enhance the quality of UNCW’s environment and provide a sustainable campus that is attractive, functional and, above all, safe

Environment

Economy

Social Justice

SUSTAINABILITY

UNCW Sustainability Committee

Strong Commitment since 2007 Diverse committee with representatives from all

divisions and organizational levels at UNCW Committee Working Groupso Campus Diningo Green Buildings & Energyo Waste Reduction & Recyclingo Transportation & Groundso Academics & Cultureo Outreach & Student Initiatives

UNCW AccomplishmentsSeahawk Crossing - LEED certifiedSenior Class Gift – Sustainability Trust FundReplace boilers with high efficiency unitsChancellors walk lighting switched to LED and improved

storm water drainageReplaced thermostats with programmable thermostats

and faucets with low flow heads Installation of storm water vaults for reuse Installation of irrigation water distribution lineECOteal Store and electric vehicle Forest Stewardship Council certified paper Participated in Recyclemania for first time ever Installation of sustainable rain garden at Cultural ArtsTrayless dining

UNCW Accomplishments Replacement of housekeeping chemicals with “green” alternatives Campus Life buildings seeking LEED-EB certification Teaching several sustainability focused courses Participate in National Teach-in Presentations at several national conferences Sustainability Film Series and discussions Farmers market on campus UNCW Sustainability Blog Began benchmarking through AASHE STARS Sustainability Week programs and educational presentations Green Pledge Pervious Pavement Sustainable Green House next to Friday Hall Campus Green Teams: ITSD, HRL, Campus Life Galloway Goes Green and Tunnel of Awareness

UNCW Accomplishments

UNCW Accomplishments

UNCW Accomplishments

Sustainability GoalsUtilize sustainability fund for mini-grant programPartner with regional and governmental agencies to provide

sustainability opportunities Develop Sustainability Policy coordinating with UNC - GAPromote sustainability efforts through signage & kiosksTurn the light off conservation effort Implement sustainability peer educationGray water & storm water reuse Sustainability research projects financial support Complete STARS benchmarking with other institutionsContinued progress toward recommendations of forest

stewardship committeeContinue to expand student involvement within residence

halls and athletics

Questions?

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