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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