Minimize Environmental Impact Posted on October 9th, 2009 by

Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force:

Use materials and practices that minimize the production of material waste, transportation, and the corresponding energy and water inputs.

This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:

Create a Presidential Environmental Sustainability Advisory Group to promote best practices so the College can meet the goals set forth in the Presidents’ Climate Challenge Initiative, including: reducing energy consumption, shifting to renewable sources, reducing water use, maximizing clean water recharging of aquifers; minimizing the production of material waste and transportation; purchasing recovery-produced commodities; and purchasing locally produced food and other commodities that reflect sustainability.

This recommendation was placed is Tier 1 and is being monitored by the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer.

 

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