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Professional Writing
ENC 3250.791Nayna ParmarCaroline PotterJerrica SerranoAnna Sternberg
Spring 2009
University of South
Florida
Going Green in2010 and Forward
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Table of ContentsExecutive Summary 3
Introduction 4
Financial Benefits/Rewards 5
Environmental Benefits/Rewards 6Health Benefits/Rewards 7
Tax Cuts, Economical, & Quality of Life 8
Benefits/Rewards
Going Green at USF 9
Recycling, Energy/Conservation
Going Green at USF: Transportation 10
Campus Initiatives 11
Sustainability 12
Other Universities & Going Green 13-14
Conclusion 15
Annotated Bibliography 16-19
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The University of South Florida is committed to creating a 21stCentury, which is healthy, sustainable and prosperous for both Floridaand for communities far beyond our borders. This school is a majorstep in that direction. The School of Global Sustainability will leverageUSFs existing strengths to build new opportunities for our studentsand faculty. We are dedicated to preparing our students to face thechallenges of the world we know and of the world that will exist in theirlifetime.
In February 2010, University of South Floridas
President, Judy Genshaft stated:
Executive Summary
The act of Going Green is not a new term to most of us. While each
person may have a different definition or a different mechanism of achieving a
more green lifestyle, at the end of the day, were all trying to achieve the same
goalto preserve our environment in any way possible. Whether that be by
carpooling to work with friends, refraining from using plastic bags at grocery
stores, or participating in a recycling program everyone is capable of
participating in the green movement. We hope that by reading through the
following pages, you will be able to see how the University of South Florida is
already doing their part in trying to preserve our Earth and how much students,
faculty, and prospective students will benefit from the aforementioned efforts. As
Ms. Genshaft said, there are going to be a lot challenges ahead for USF students,
and it is evident that we are well on our way to being fully prepared for such
challenges.
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USFGoingGreen
What are
the benefitsand
rewards?
How doesUSF compare
to otheruniversities?
What are wecurrently
doing to gogreen?
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As team we decided to approach this white paper in
three different sections that we each felt covered the
most important parts of the Green Movement at the
University of Florida. The sections cover the benefits
and rewards of going green, the programs and efforts
that USF is participating in, and what other universities
around the country are doing to become greener.
Looking at other universities and their programs can
serve as a learning experience as well as a sound board
for USF. There are a bunch of programs at other
schools, such as composting, solar panel usage, etc that
could be very successful in Tampa.
With all the speculation about global warming and otherpotential environmental dangers, it is a relief to know
that the University of South Florida, and beyond, is
doing their part to combat those challenges.
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Benefits & Rewards:
Financial
Businesses, homeowners, and universities now account for green aspects when designing
buildings. The cost of creating an initial green structure is perhaps more expansive than the non-
environment friendly building and thus there are tax benefits and other incentives. Some financial
benefits that can accrue over the life of the building are reduced energy and operating costs,
improved employee/student/occupant well being, and reduced insurance costs. A structure thatreduces energy usage and uses water efficiently is good not only for the environment but also for
the business as energy costs continue to rise.
Energy costs can be reduced by taking advantage of natural light through proper placement
of the building site, a buildings shape, and the number and size of the windows. Adequate day
lighting has been shown to heighten student performance by as much as 25 percent. Decreased
operating costs are a measurable benefit to going green. Energy and water operating costs can
be reduced by 20 percent to 40 percent. This could allow colleges to provide a unique educational
opportunity when advanced technology and design are made visible using buildings as a teachingtool. There are numerous fixtures and sensors that can be added to reduce energy costs such as
motion sensors for lights and sink facets, energy efficient toilets, efficient heating and cooling
systems, timed computer sleep mode, and etc.
Insurance companies have begun to offer lower premiums on car and property insurance for
people who drive less, own hybrid cars, or build green homes and buildings. Insurers now realize
that there is a strong correlation between reduced driving and risk. Therefore opting to drive less
can reduce premiums by more than 50% in some cases. Insurers believe drivers of hybrid or fuel-
efficient vehicles can be more responsible, low risk customers. Travelers Cos. and FarmersInsurance offer 5% to 10% discount on premiums for owners of hybrid cars. Businesses are now
building in ways that reduce their impact on the natural environment but also benefit their bottom
line. Almost two dozen insurers offer premium credits and discounts for owners of green
buildings. These buildings are typically Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or
Energy Star Certified.
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Benefits & Rewards:
Environmental
Saving the earth and being environmentally friendly is the overall point of the going
green movement. As our collective actions have done so much to damage our planet, it is those
same collective actions that can help save it. How and where we build has a huge environmental
impact. Buildings account for 38 percent of annual carbon dioxide emissions, 30 percent of
both raw materials waste and landfill waste and 12 percent of potable water consumption.
Environmentally responsible site planning and development, along with energy and water
efficient buildings can make a positive contribution to environmental protection. Ventilated
buildings create 50% fewer emissions than those that are centrally air-conditioned.
Transportation also has a huge impact on the environment. A campus that promotes
public transportation, bicycles, walking, and carpooling positively impacts our environment.
Carpooling or using public transportation reduces emissions and consumption of gasoline.
Walking or riding a bicycle is a much healthier choice for our bodies as well.
Student awareness plays a major role in the greener campus movement. As students do
their part in recycling, reusing, and reducing waste, they are working towards a more
environment friendly community. These actions become a routine and something they naturally
do without even thinking about it. As the students graduate and start their careers, the
knowledge they will bring will help sustain their eco-centered business, as they look ways to
become green.
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Benefits & Rewards:
Health
Going green isnt something that only benefits the Earth. There are very real benefits
that you can enjoy as far as your health is concerned. Pollution enhances asthma, allergies,
and is also linked to lung cancer. Going green can help clean the air space and at the same
time improve your ability to breathe. Reducing pollution will also help your heart. Some
particles in the air from pollution caused by fossil fuel can contribute to heart disease and
other cardiac issues. Pollution from industrial energy use can also cause acid rain. The Clean
Air Act has however reduced the incidence of harmful acid rain. Natural lighting helps your
body absorb calcium and studies show the sun helps mental health and mood.
Changing our transportation habits can improve our health also. Riding a bicycle can
lead to increased heart health and number of other benefits including weight loss. Biking or
walking gives you an opportunity to interact with nature. Being outside, and seeing plants
and animals can help improve health. Contact with nature enhances mood, reduces fatigue,
and increases concentration. Public transportation cuts down on pollution as well as gives
some exercise as you walk to and from your stops. Public transportation has other benefits as
well such as increased productivity. This can be done on the commute since you wont bedriving.
Avoiding pesticides on foods, staying away from pre-packaged foods, drinking non
bottled water, getting produce locally, reducing meat consumption, and eating wild caught
and free range meat and fish is much healthier for your body. Household products can impact
your health. Many products and chemicals used in the home or office are not only bad for the
environment but also harmful to our health. Avoid harmful fertilizers, stop using insecticides,
and clean with healthier household cleaners. Choose high quality paint for your interiors with
a low incidence of volatile organic compounds to reduce headaches and breathe easier. Using
cloth diapers for most needs can reduce environmental impact and help health of your baby. Viruses can live up to two weeks in some disposable diapers. Additionally, infections and
diaper rash are a concern. Using environmentally friendly containers for food storage can
reduce harmful effects to your health. Seasonal illnesses (i.e. colds, allergies, etc.) are lower in
naturally ventilated office buildings.
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Benefits & Rewards:
Tax Cuts, the Economy, &
Quality of Life
There are some serious tax benefits for going green, many of which extend beyond this year.
There are federal tax credits for items that improve energy efficiency in homes, such as
approved windows, doors, insulation, and HVAC units. There are also federal tax credits for
Hybrid and electric cars. Many people are aware of these incentives for embracing
environmentally friendly practices in their personal lives, but may not consider the same
options in their professional lives. Business owners who purchase hybrid vehicles for their
company are also eligible for the federal tax credits. Government and private entities are
offering programs with low or no interest loans, grants, and rebates to energy efficient
companies.
This economy has provided a great opportunity to add
jobs as well as capitalize on the many government
incentives that will reduce emission and energy levels.
The improvements and reduction in energy use results
in more energy independence. This may reduce the
reliance on foreign oil. The United States has always
been an innovator. In order to stay competitive among
other countries green technology may be just the next
big thing to be a leader in.
Living green can give you a better quality of life. By giving some consideration for thethings we use and the environment we live in, bearing in mind the impact of our actions on
the earth, and making an effort to reduce the negative impact we leave behind on earth, we
can look forward to a cleaner and more beautiful environment. As you become more in touch
with the earth, you will experience and appreciate the vast diversity of animals and plant
life.
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Going Green @ USF:
Recycling and Water/Energy
Conservation
University of South Florida has had anactive recycling program since 1994 and thefollowing are some of the items that USF isat this time reprocessing: mixed papers,such as newspaper, cardboard, magazines,
papers; glass and plastics bottles; mixedbottles, fluorescent bulbs and fixtureballast among many other objects. USFoffers throughout the campus recyclecenters that students can use to reprocessplastic bottles, glass bottles, paper, usedbatteries, and many more. In fact, studentscan use those centers to bring recyclematerials from home as well. Some of the
proceeds of the recycled material aredonate to local charity institutions.
There are over 500 containers for paperrecycling and over 100 containers around thecampus for aluminum recycling, which doesnot include baskets located in classroom andresearch center.
As part of the energy conservation, USF hasdeveloped the Green Lights Program which ithas upgraded the lighting system throughoutthe campus. USF is using high efficientelectronic ballast and energy conservingflorescent bulbs. This project alone is saving
over 1 million dollars in energy usage and over11 million kilowatt-hours annually. Whilesusing high quality green resources, USF isable to save money and improve performanceat the same time as sparing the environmentof the aggressive damages of the old lightingbulbs. Also, USF has placed motion sensorsin the classrooms and bathrooms to avoidunnecessary waste of energy. The sensorswill pick it up motion and turn the lights on,
and it will turn it off if there is no activity inthe room. One of the major energyconsumption of the campus is the cooling,A/Cs, and heat systems. Many of USFs
buildings roofs have been replaced with HighSolar Reflective Index roofing materialwhich can deliver a high solar reflectance(reflect wavelengths of the sun), and highthermal emittance (the ability to radiateabsorbed, or non-reflected solar energy),
which will reduce buildings heat load andcooling energy usage.
Using the idea of motion sensors to pick it upactivity, USF has adopted sensors on the waterfaucets and flush valves. It saves water byautomatically turning on when it senses a hand,and turning it off when the object is removed.It eliminates the spread of germs and helps toprevent waste and conserves water.
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Other accommodations available at USFinclude pedestrian walk ways, bicycle lanes,car/van sharing, many parking lots, and masstransit. With all these services, studentsare encouraged to refrain from depending ontheir cars and instead walk, bike, carpool, oruse the USF Bull runner. Our campuses havewell shaded areas as well lighted areas forwalking and riding.
The university also has the Bull Runnerwhich is a bus service that is free to thestudents. HART is a regional bus servicethat has partnered up with USF to offer
free rides to students and 25 cent rides tostaff and faculty. All these efforts are tohelp better the environment. All of thetransportation vehicles that USF offerscome equipped with bike racks.
USF encourages their students to
carpool by sponsoring a program call toRide Share that will match students witha nearby carpooler. This is a veryexciting plan! There are many benefitsof carpooling such as reduces theemission of air pollutions, trafficcongestions, and it also can reduces thefrustration of find a parking spot,specially of the couple first weeks of
class where all students must be presentin class. It also can add some value tonetworking. You may be match to greatpeople that are taking, or have taken, orgoing to take the same classes as you, so
you may want to keep in touch in thefuture.
Going Green @ USF:
Transportation
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Green Curriculums
USFs MBA program for GlobalSustainability, almost 50 courses thatdeal with sustainability themes,
workshops, and grants to promotesustainability. Keeping studentsinterested in our environment andteaching the ways to help save theenvironment is ke to becomin reen.
For Students, By Students
The housing area is improving the quality
of life. USF is adding more food servicelocations to reduce the needs of studentto drive. The university has alsodiscontinued using food trays to reducewater waste as well. They are helpingreduce energy and water usage along withhelping the students increase recyclingby having competitions. There are lots of
activities and organizations around USFto help increase awareness. Conserve-a-Bull has a student energy challenge,Emerging Green Builders (EGB), andEngineers for a Sustainable World (ESW)and many more.
General Campus Initiatives
Erosion control at allconstructions sites
Rain sensor irrigation controls Updated bike racks around campus Increased amount of shady areas
and seating to help promotewalking
Going Green @ USF:
Campus Initiatives
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Going Green @ USF:
Sustainability
As youve probably already noticed thus far, USF is constantly working on going
green on campus. The university is covering all aspects from energy efficientlights and watering systems to educating the staff and students to go green.
USF developed the Sustainability Initiative in 2007. Over the last three years it
has been very successful in getting the staff and students involved and aware ofthe importance of this issue. USF has its own Office of Sustainability as manyother universities do. Its focus is to reduce waste and resource consumption atUSF as well informing students and faculty to pay attention to globalsustainability as well as local sustainability.
The USF Sustainability Newsletter states a few of the USF Office of
Sustainabilitys specific goals:
1. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions2. Enhance Water Conservation, Green Space, and Campus Ecosystems3. Coordinate Environmental Activities on Campus4. Coordinate Educational and Community-based Initiatives on Sustainability5. Seek and Coordinate External Funding for Sustainability Related Campus
Activates6. Coordinate External Evaluations for Campus Sustainability.
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How Are Other Universities in
the Country Contributing to
the Green Movement?
Believe it or not, there are quite a few college and universities around the countryand the world that are making effortful advances towards becoming greener. Whether itbe by promoting recycling, making big changes around campus, or just promoting moreenvironmentally friendly practices, its obvious that little changes can make a bigdifference in the long run. For example, in the blog Green Options Kelli Best Oliver
suggests that every student start by doing the following:
1. Walking, not driving around campus.2. Eat greener. Reduce the consumption of processed foods and empty calories and
increase consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.3. Use environmentally friendly cleaning products. Using green cleaning products
that are biodegradable reduce the use of petroleum and also reduce the releaseof toxins into the already at risk environment.
4. Rec cle ever thin !
The University of Michigans Planet Blue initiative is a campus wide educational as well as
outreach campaign that focuses on actively [engaging] the University of Michigan
community to conserve utilities and increase recycling, thereby saving money andbenefiting the environment. University of Michigans Planet Blue has been in the worksfor the past 30 years and has proven to be quite successful. One of the major goals ofPlanet Blue is to make buildings more energy efficient, which in turn promotes energy
conservation, recycling programs, and environmental sustainability. Planet Blue focuses onthe following goals to help achieve their goals, alternative energy sources, alternative
transportation, green purchasing, and sustainable construction/renovation projects. Forexample, by reducing electrical usage by 1%, the university saved over $1 million! If thatmuch savings can be achieved by reducing usage by just one percent can one imagine the
ossibilities if it were 10%?
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Energy Saver How Does It Save? How Much Does it Save? Amount of CO2 Avoided
(lbs/year)
Adjusting Room
Temperatures
Maintaining
temperatures at specifictemperatures during the
season requires students
to wear appropriate
clothing, rather than
changing temperature to
their own comfort level.
$185 per room 3,082
Decreasing usage of
space heaters
Reducing excess energy
used by space heaters
$100 per unit 1,855
Opening/Closing
Windows
Keeping doors/windows
closed keeps heat/cold
inside
$195 per window 3,252
Office Appliances Turning off appliances
when not in use saves
energy
$2.20 per unit 41
Shutting Down
Computers
Shutting computers off
when not in use, only
turn it on when needed
$30 per computer 557
Prolonged Computer
Inactivity
If inactive for more than
16 minutes, turn the
computer off. Energy
needed to run computer
outweighs start-up
energy.
$3.20 per computer 59
Elevator vs. Stairs If there is a choice, use
the stairs
$1060 per year 19,667
Lighting Problems Always report lighting
problems
$57 per unit 1058
Turning Lights Off Turn off lights when not
in use
$40 per classroom 742
How Are Other Universities in
the Country Contributing to
the Green Movement?
The following chart illustrates the savings the University of Michigan has seen by
implementing a few energy saving changes on campus, all of which would be easily
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In Conclusion
We hope that after reading the previous pages, you have either new found understandingor further understanding of the efforts that the University of South Florida is trying toaccomplish in order to become greener. Not only that, but our goal was to also show ourreaders that becoming green is a phenomenon that is spreading quickly throughout the
country, which is evident in the many programs that other universities have implementedover the years. In order to recognize the schools that have made the effort to become
green, The Princeton Review compiled the Green Honor Roll. Below are a few of theschools recognized this past year
Arizona State University: ASUs Tempe campus
has more energy providing solar panels than anyother university/college in the country. TheirSchool of Sustainability not only offers degreesin environmental related areas, but also raisesawareness about energy conservation.
College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, ME:College of the Atlantic has one and onlymajor, and that is Human Ecology. Inaddition, it has also been carbon neutralsince 2007. The entire campus is run onrenewable water power and new buildingsare now heated by renewable wood pellets.
Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT: MiddleburyCollege is home to the oldest undergraduateprogram for environmental studies. It hopes to becarbon neutral by 2016 through the use ofrenewable fuels, conservation practices, efficiency
measures, and carbon offsets. In 2009, Middleburyalso opened a biomass gasification plant, which
replaces one million gallons of fuel oil annually withsustainably produced wood chips from within a 75-mile radius of campus. The plant is responsible for
reducing their carbon emissions by 40%.
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Annotated Bibliography
5 Benefits of Going Green. Going Green Hints. Retrieved March 15, 2010, fromhttp://www.goinggreenhints.com/5-benefits-of-going-green/#more-47.
This website is dedicated to people being a little bit more greener in their everyday life. They
focus on educating people with simple small steps that together will have a huge impact. They areproviding a place for people to exchange ideas about the very real issues with our planet. Thisparticular article talks about the benefits of going green such as save the earth, save yourhealth, save money, save the economy, and it just feels good. Saving the economy was the maintopic taken from this article.
Benefits of Going Green. Enterprise Green Communities. Retrieved on March 15, 2010, fromhttp://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/green/benefits/.
Enterprise Green Communities is dedicated to transforming the way people think about, design,
and build affordable homes. Their focus is on using environmentally sustainable materials,reduction of negative environmental impacts, and increased energy efficiency. This article wasespecially useful in providing strategic numbers relating to the environment. This article talksabout emissions, water consumption, and waste.
Brand, H., & Krier, J. (July 27, 2009). Green honor roll. Retrieved fromhttp://www.princetonreview.com/green-honor-roll.aspx.
In 2009, the Princeton Review decided to give green ratings to over 600 universities in thecountry. Out of the 600+ universities, 15 of them were chosen to be on the Green Honor Roll.
Some of the school featured on the honor roll featured green ideas that seemed as though USFwas capable of trying to pursue as well. For example, Arizona State University largest amount ofsolar panels that provides energy throughout the campus in the country. If USF invested in solarpanels around campus, it is definite that it would leave a positive mark on the world. Anothernoteworthy school that USF could take pointers off of is Colorado College in Spring, Colorado. In2008 they created an organic garden on campus. Not only to dining services purchase and useproduce from the garden, but also use leftover produce from meals and create their own compostThere is a lot of empty space in front of USFs Marshall Center, which would be a great locationfor an organic garden. If we created our own compost, it would also benefit our botanical gardens.
Cindy. (n.d). Benefits of Going Green. All-recycling-facts. Retrieved March 15, 2010, fromhttp://www.all-recycling-facts.com/benefits-of-going-green.html.
Tjol and Cindy created this website in order to make a difference through sharing with othersabout the importance of protecting our environment and planet. This article teaches about fivedifferent benefits of going green. Of the five benefits, A More Sustainable World and BetterQuality of Life contained the most useful information.
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Devore, Jaclyn (January 6, 2008). How green is USF?. In The Oracle Online. Retrieved February 28,2010, from http://www.usforacle.com/2.5741/how-green-is-usf-1.619308.
After researching couple sites, I found this really interesting website, that outlines manyprojects that USF is involved to go green. For example, it included USF Sustainability Initiatives Physical Plant. This article, provided by University of South Florida, explains the many ways theUSF is leading projects for Energy Conservation, Recycling, and Water Conservation. It is
enlightening to know how much has already been done in this aspect, and much more to come.
Eisenberg, Larry. (September 14, 2008). Green movement yields many benefits. In Community College
Times. Retrieved February 13, 2010, fromhttp://www.communitycollegetimes.com/article.cfm?TopicId=8&ArticleId=1197 .
The author of this article, Eisenberg, is executive director of facilities planning and developmentfor the Los Angeles Community College District (California). The author writes about the manybenefits that can be yielded from a greener college. Larry received a Bachelor of Science inUrban Studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Master of Public Affairs
from the LBJ School of Public Affairs, part of the University of Texas at Austin. Los AngelesCommunity College District has implemented a green college initiative and curriculum programthat induces the development of green buildings as well as curriculum that covers a wide varietyof disciplines.
Green Colleges and Quality of Life. In The Princeton Review. Retrieved February 13, 2010, fromhttp://www.princetonreview.com/green/quality-of-life.aspx .
The Princeton Review helps students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at everystage of their educational careers. They focus on preparation and practice. They help students
improve their performance in the classroom and on standardized tests. Their website, containsinformation to help parents, teachers, students and schools navigate the complexities of schooladmissions. This particular article gives information on green colleges to potential collegestudents that may be interested in learning about green colleges.
Machol, K. (February 4, 2010). USF launches the nations first School of Global Sustainability, holding
inaugural conference next week. The Daily Loaf. Retrieved fromhttp://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/02/04/usf-launches-the-nations-first-school-of-global-sustainability-and-holding-inaugural-conference-211-12/.
The aforementioned article provided me with the opening quote for our white paper. PresidentGenshaft, in a few words, summarized why sustainability and going green is such an importantaspect of college life at USF. Not only is the new sustainability effort meant to create moreopportunities for students to preserve our environment, but it is also preparing students for thechallenges that lie ahead. In addition, the article noted that USF has added a masters program in
Global Sustainability that has a focus on water conservation as well as food security, health,climate change, etc.
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Mincer, J., and Banjo, S. (April 22, 2009). Insurers Offer Rewards for Going Green. The Wall StreetJournal. Retrieved on March 15, 2010, fromhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB124035526071440855.html.
The Wall Street Journal is an international newspaper published by Dow Jones & Company andwas founded in 1889. This article was very helpful in providing the many discounts insurancecompanies are giving for their environment friendly customers.
Office of sustainability for a cleaner, greener USF 2009. Retrieved on March 1st, 2010
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/sustainability
Our school website highlights may things that USF is currently doing to go green. Under each ofthe tabs on this website there was good information on what USF is currently and has done sofar. This website covers the initiatives on: curriculum, energy, green buildings, green house gas,recycling, what students are doing and much more.
Planet Blue. Top 10 Energy Savers. Retrieved March 16, 2010 http://planetblue.umich.edu/energy
savers.php
University of Michigans Planet Blue website was very helpful in learning about the amount ofsaving a university could see if they made some minor changes. Once I read and perused theirwebsite I thought a lot of their initiatives are very achievable and something that all universityshould attempt to do at one point or another. Planet Blue is a great example of what an academicinstitution can accomplish if they all work together towards a common goal.
Ray, Russell. TECO, USF team up on green project. In Tampa Bay Online. Retrieved February 28, 2010,
from www2.tbo.com/content/2009/apr/21/sp...usf...green-project/c_0/
The author explains that it is possible to save money while saving the planet. The authorexplained that USF has engaged in many green projects however, they have not been publicized,so people may not be aware of all the efforts that has been made to a more eco-friendly campusenvironment.
Steph. (September 5, 2009). Benefits of Going Green- 7 and Counting. Greening Families. Retrieved onMarch 15, 2010 from, http://www.greeningfamilies.com/green-saving/benefits-of-going-green-7-and-counting/.
This article talks about the many benefits of going green in families. It provides someinformation on current tax benefits for homeowners who participate in making their homesenergy efficient. The website was created by a husband and wife named Richard and Stephanie inan effort to share their research. After having children they spent enormous time on researchingorganic and non-toxic products for their family.
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The College Sustainability Report Card, 2009. Retrieved on March 13th, 2010http://www.greenreportcard.org/report-card-2009/schools/university-of-south-florida
The Green Report Card website was very interesting to skim through. It gives grades to theuniversities on how well they are doing to go green. This web-site only rated USF a C- and thisrating was higher then last year. They grade the universities in multiple areas. Some of thoseinclude: administration, food & recycling, green buildings, student involvement, and transportation.
Watson, Thomas, Barstow, Erik. (February 29, 2008). Going Green comes with plenty of benefits. All
Business A D&B Company. Retrieved March 13, 2010, from http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/tax-law-tax-incentives/8884986-1.html.
Author, Erik Barstow, is a chair of Wiggins & Nouries Business Law Group. Thomas Watson also
works for Wiggins & Nouries. This article was written in the New Hampshire Business ReviewPublication. Although this article is geared toward the New Hampshire specifically, many of thefinancial advantages discussed in this article pertain to all businesses in any state.
Whiteford, Linda. (Report October 13th, 2009) Executive Summary of the Sustainabilityhttp://www.acad.usf.edu/Office/Strategic-Initiatives/Sustain-A-Bull-USF.htm Retrieved onMarch 5th, 2010
In this summary it covers what the needs are that USF has to go green and why they are needed.They discuss the goals that USF has set to achieve over the next few years. They list each goalalong with the anticipated outcomes. It contains information on the expos that USF holds tosupport going green. This website allows you to see what USF is currently doing to go green. Youalso can find USFs Sustainability Newsletters on this web-site.