This morning’s agenda: 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Coffee and light lunch 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Updates from previous meeting, new projects 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – Setting goals for 2009, discussion This morning’s purpose: • Share new sustainability developments happening at BUMC • Evaluate the progress of on-going sustainability initiatives at BUMC • Set directions and clear goals for 2009 • Explore new ideas and opportunities for BUMC to become sustainable Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Welcome Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
The BUMC Sustainability Committee Current Members Dave Rini, Chair BUSM : Jo Ann Walsh, Quang Nguyen, Andrew Ferree BU SPH : Sally Dwyer, Rachel Pitek BUGSDM : Linda Reed, Dee Gulis BUMC Administration : Lucy Milne, Steve Monstur, Maureen Lacey, Chris Mathieu, Antonietta Gobiel, The committee is overseen by Bill Gasper, VP of Financial and Business Affairs Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
What’s New? 1. BUMC sustainability forum 2. Waste/recycling vendor change 3. Pilot recycling updates 4. Energy conservation updates 5. Transportation updates 6. Student outreach updates Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
BUMC Sustainability Forum Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
BUMC Sustainability Forum www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Pilot Recycling Program Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Waste/Recycling vendor change On January 12, 2009, BUMC switched recycling vendors to the company Save that Stuff (the same vendor that works in the hospital). Save that Stuff will work in the same model as Casella did for us previously. Implications: • Your office may have been without a recycling tote for a few days • New totes have an easy-to-see BU sticker on their lid • Cardboard bailing will begin soon Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Pilot Recycling Program Updates 2008 Progress: 1. Waste removed from BUMC in 2008: 816 tons Average per month: 68 tons 2. Estimated recycled waste: 18 tons Average per month: 1.5 tons 3. BUMC recycling makes up .022% of our total waste. AASHE recommends new program aim to divert 10-15% of total waste from landfills Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Pilot Recycling Program Updates Reasons for low recycling rate: 1. Confusion about how recycling works on campus 2. Lack of engagement with student population 3. Pilot recycling program launched late in the year Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Pilot Recycling Program Updates New Social Marketing Materials and Sustainability Forum Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Pilot Recycling Program Updates Stronger engagement with students Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Pilot Recycling Program Updates More time to recycle 2009 Progress: Facilities Piloted: Talbot (T) Robinson (B) School of Medicine Instructional Building (L) Conte (K) Soon to be piloted: A building (A) Goldman School of Dental Medicine (G) EBRC (X) Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Other Recycling Updates 1. Information about non-traditional locations available on the website (560/580 Harrison Avenue, Harrison Court, Crosstown) 2. Working with Environmental Health and Safety to spread recycling information about batteries, electronics, white material, light bulbs, printer toner, and cell phones across campus. 3. Working with purchasing and BMC Green Team to find suppliers who provide inexpensive, high quality recycling paper and office supplies. Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Energy Conservation Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Energy Conservation New Projects 1. Computer usage at night OIT is investigating the feasibility for saving energy by turning off computers either automatically with software or through behavior-change campaigns. 2. Light sensors Office of Facilities Management continues to install light sensors across campus. 3. New Lighting in 710 Garage Public Safety has installed a new energy-efficient lighting system in the 710 Albany Street garage that will save BU nearly $30,000 annually. 4. Lab Efficiency BUMC SC investigating lab efficiency options, based on ASE best-practices. Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Transportation Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Transportation Hybrid and Carpool Parking Preferential Parking Program initiated June 18, 2007 Doubled preferential parking capacity October 6, 2008. Current Numbers: 85 carpools 184 individuals 83 hybrids Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Transportation BUMC Green Commute www.bumc.mycommuteoptions.com Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
BUMC Green Commute Setting up a carpool www.bumc.mycommuteoptions.com Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
BUMC Green Commute Setting up a one-time trip www.bumc.mycommuteoptions.com Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
BUMC Green Commute Commute Calendar www.bumc.mycommuteoptions.com Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
BUMC Green Commute Determining Your Impact www.bumc.mycommuteoptions.com Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Student Outreach Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Student Outreach Student Surveys Students Participate Class Presentations Student Organizations Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Liaison Actions Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Liaison Actions Biochemistry Department – liaison, Dr. Matthew Layne • Sends out a departmental newsletter with recycling/sustainability policy changes • Implemented a system of student monitoring and reporting Human Resources – liaison, Malissa Cole • Office shares re-usable shopping bags for errands to CVS or other nearby stores • Setup small recycling bins in mail room and kitchen to make recycling more convenient and automatic Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Previous Ideas Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Previous Ideas 1. Energy audit of lab equipment Investigating some best practices from other universities and hospitals across the country. 2. Green Purchasing Plan The BPHC has released a basic green purchasing guide and has offered to give it to BUMC and the BMC as a template for future purchasing ideas. 3. Furniture/Equipment recycling plan The forum might become a sort of ‘internal Craig’s List’ for lab or office equipment. Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
Goals for 2009/Discussion Contact: www.bumc.bu.edu/sustainability | bumcsc@bu.edu BUMC Pilot Recycling Meeting February 6, 2009
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