April 28, 2009 - SMP Breakout Workshop Notes

Energy and Climate — SMP and S.T.A.R.S. Experience

• www. aashe.org
• Looking to /exploring info on other college campuses locally for how Energy and Climate is managed.
• Write (email) letters to "upper-echalon" directors with proposals for how to implement changes in energy usage
• Pete's intern experience = very improvised pilot program. He clocked his hours based on initiative taken on his own.
• Biking is cool. www.511.org
• www.sustainabilitycoalition.org

Purchasing - Ideas to do better

• Less packaging (food, books, plastics)
• Discounts for greens actions
• Non-toxic materials and recycled
• Textbook options - renting/online/sharing
• Maximize online advantages (handouts, etc.)
• Investing in recycling education and options
• Invest in guides for students and faculty that inform on green merchandise
• Purchasing with future in mind
• Offer more green merchandise

Water

• NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)
• Automomotive Department chemicals
• Film development chemicals
• Toilets (auto vs. manual)
• Cafeteria - old dishwasher?
• Landscape - native plants
• Washing machines - front load
• Pervious pavers
• Water runoff collection  - cistern
• Brushing teeth
• Compost vs. garbage disposal
• Conserving water
• Washing cars and driveways (BOD)
• Prevention vs. restoration
• Litter and water

Waste Minimization

• Cashier receipts - necessary?
• Web site Faculty - greensheets
• Bins are confusing
• Reuse vs. recycle
• Waste paper used for scratch
• Hand towels
  • sticker reminders
  • smaller towels
• E-waste?
  
  • Refurbish computers for students
• Where is away?
• Give reusable drink containers to students/staff
• Accessible Projects Web site (deanza.edu) (jkc note: elaborate)
• Design problem - obsolete
• Counseling classes - recycling curriculum

Green Buildlings

• 1999 commitment to green building began on campus with Measure E, CEAG, LEED and Mike Brandy, then De Anza VP of Finance and College Services
• Commitment continues with Measure C
  • Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies - Platinum
  • Visual and Performing Arts Center - Silver
  • Student and Community Services Building and Science Center - Certified
  • Renovations going forward
• Needs for improvements
  • Closing doors/Education on how to use the facilities
  • Students should be encouraged to ask questions

Landscaping - Missing Notes

• In the beginning of DAC, there was no consciousness regarding landscaping
• Phase I of an earlier plan was to rid non-native plants and replace with natives
• Phase II continues and expands the mission
• DAC is using adapted irrigation controls to water smartly depending on weather, humidity, etc.
• Kitchen compost is happening
• Need signs to inform public what has already been done or what is going to happen