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Virginia TillEPA Region 8 – March 10, 2020
$ave Green, Be Green
TASTE IT, DON’T WASTE IT
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Disposal
Sustainable Materials Management (SMM)
RECYCLE
REUSE
Influx ofNew Material &
Resources
REDUCE
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EPA Approach
EPA Focus AreasStrategic Priority Areas
The Built Environment
Additional Emphasis Areas
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Sustainable Management
of Food
Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Electronics
Management
Lifecycle Assessment
Measurement
International Efforts
FOOD WASTE Definition
Avoidable & unavoidable uneaten food & food scraps from homes,
business and industry
Check Your Assumptions
Most food waste, wasted food, and food loss happens from:
1) Agriculture2) Manufacturing & Processing3) Distribution, Restaurants, Retail4) Consumers at Home
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Definitions and Numbers (From ReFED)
Agricultural Production and Harvest
Manufacturing and
Processing
Food Loss (17%)
Food Waste (83%)
Distribution & Retail
(Grocers)
Restaurants & Food Service
(All Types)
Consumers (Homes)
40% 43%16% 2%
One More Term
Wasted Food Can Include:
- Unused Food- Extra Food- Post-Consumer Uneaten Food- #2’s, “Misfit” Fruits and VegetablesGenerally… PREVENTABLE Waste!!!
The Situation: Food Waste
22%
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WHY DOES EPA CARE ABOUT WASTED FOOD?
Methane Gas Emissions
$160 billion annually
Wasted Food = Largest Percentage in Landfills10
Nation's First Food Waste Reduction Goals
• 50% by 2030• new partnerships • improve food security• conserve natural resources
Announced 2015 and 2018 USDA & EPA & FDA
Strong Administration Support
• Presidential Announcement, Federal Initiative and Pledge “Winning on Reducing Food Waste” (October 2018, April 2019)
• EPA Administrator Wheeler and Ag Advisor Tate Priority (ongoing)
• New Grants for Anaerobic Digestion (2nd year)
• Continued Funding / Staff across all 10 EPA Regions and HQ (ongoing)
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EPA Approach
- Special Projects- Tools & Technical Assistance- EPA Food Recovery Challenge- Environ. Education Grants- Connecting Stakeholders
Bill Emerson Good Samaritan
Food Donation Act (1996)
Federal Enhancements for Tax Deductions
(2016)
WHO’s THIS GUY????
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EPA Approach
Food Recovery Hierarchy
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Options for Non-Profits
Prep Scraps to Chickens
Used Cooking Oil for Fuel
Plate Waste from Lunchroom
Prep / Storage / Purchasing Adjustments
Donation to Community / Share Table
I LOVE My Job!
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FREE TOOLFood Recovery Challenge
Challenges Members to: reduce wasted food thrown away
BENEFITS (thumbs up)
Join as a Participant or Endorser:1. EPA – Associated Program2. Potential Recognition3. Potential Cost Savings4. Free Technical Assistance5. Community Leadership6. Bench Scales7. Media Opportunities8. Climate Profile (Env Benefits)9. Newsletter
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FREE TOOL: For Schools
Morgridge Academy Food Waste Audit
Local Success: Kids as Leaders
Local Success: Coalition
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LiveWell ColoradoLocal Governments Non-Profits
We Don’t Waste
For-Profit
Active K-12 Schools
Other K-12 Stakeholders
Connections to Agriculture*
Colorado Foundation for Ag
Western Dairy Association
Facilities
Safety/Health Inspectors
CDE
Federal Food Pantries
PTO/PTA/Health Committee
Distributors
Manufacturers
STATES
Local Success: Inter-Faith Donation
Parliament of the World’s Religions - 2015Sikh volunteers and others. Non-Sikh individuals in back row, left to right: Virginia Till
(EPA Region 8), Audra Roberts (Utah Food Bank), Matt (Catholic Community Services), Tom O’Donnell (EPA Region 3). 23
Local Success: Feeding the 5000 Front Range
Quote from Feedback UK:
"A lovely woman named Anita, shared some life philosophy that pierced my heart at Feeding the 5000. As we stood together conversing at the Future Pointe booth, she looked out into the crowd and inquired, "You know why this event is important?" She leaned one arm on the table, closed one eye like a pirate focusing, coughed, and then raised her other hand above the crowd of people eating together in front of us. "Because never, in my 10 years on the streets in Denver, have I seen poor people, rich people, gay people, black & white people, all people eating and conversing together at the same table."
But We Need…
• More measurement (WHY?)• To develop more systems that work (infrastructure)• To develop more teammates (partnerships)• To bridge the urban-rural divide (listen more)
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Messaging for Change Approach(B.A.B.B.S.)
• Behavior • Audience• Barriers / Challenges• Benefits / Offsets• Strategies
LISTEN + REDUCE BARRIERS = CHANGE BEHAVIORS
KEEP ASKING YOURSELF:
#1 - Does what I’m doing SUPPORT the end-behavior I want audience to DO to make change happen?
#2 - Is what I’m doing helping with the audience BARRIERS to DOING the end behavior?
Highlight Your Success!EPA Region 8 SMM Newsletter
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Have Questions? Need Help? Next Steps?
• Join Email List / Coalition• Pledge to Take Action• Encourage and Connect• Use and Share EPA Tools &
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$ave Green, Be Green:Energy programs and requirements in Denver
Sonrisa Lucero, Office of SustainabilityMarch 10, 2020
Climate GoalsReduce CO2 emissions to below 1990 levels
Reduce CO2 emissions to 30% below 2005 levels100% Renewable Electricity for city buildings
100% Renewable Electricity citywideIncrease electric vehicle registrations to 30%
All new buildings are net-zero energy
Reduce CO2 emissions to 80% below 2005 levels
Denver Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Commercial and Multi-family
Buildings57%
Single Family Residential Buildings
14%
Transportation27%
Street Lights1%
Waste1%
Energize DenverAll commercial and multifamily buildings over 25,000 SF are required to annually assess and report their energy performance.
www.energizedenver.org
Report through Energy Star Portfolio Manager by June 1st.
Energize Denver Energy Savings
Energy Codes Glide Path
Codes and policies are online at:www.denvergov.org/buildingcode
C-PACE:Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy
Benefits of C-PACE
Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program• Denver Office of Strategic Partnership manages $2M
Energy Efficiency Assistance Fund • Reduce the energy burden of non-profit organizations
that serve low-income individuals and families• Funds the cost of the audit and provides upgrades with
no financial contribution from to the nonprofit• For more info:
https://www.energyoutreach.org/programs-for-organizations/non-profit-energy-efficiency/
Green Buildings Ordinance• Voters passed the “Green Roofs” ordinance in November 2017• City Council amended and renamed the law in October 2018
www.denvergov.org/GreenRoofs
Cool Roofs (New and Existing Buildings)
• Replacing your roof? Buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. will need a cool roof unless the roof is a character-defining architectural feature
• A simple, flexible option for existing buildings
• A good way to reduce urban heat island effects
Zoning/Building Permits
• Construction work (interior or exterior)
• Renovations, remodels
• Adding square footage (expanding or building)
• Adding/changing uses
Go paper-less: Apply online
• Contractor licenses, permit applications are increasingly being handled electronically
• Visit www.denvergov.org/epermits or www.denvergov.org/DS ("Submit electronic plans")
Use the DevelopDENVER Map
Sustainable Denver Summit
Engaging Business and Community
Energy and Climate
Equity and Affordability
Food Systems
Green Spaces
Mobility
Resource Management
The Sustainable Denver Summit caps a year-long process that engages the community in developing and implementing both long-term strategies and specific written commitments to action to help Denver achieve its sustainability goals.
Thank you!
Questions?
Stewardship in your Congregation with EPA’s ENERGY STAR
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Amanda HongENERGY STAR, Indoor Air, and Radon CoordinatorU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8
Agenda• ENERGY STAR introduction
• Action Workbook for Congregations
• Sure Savers
• Treasure Hunts
• … Let’s go hunt for treasure!
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• EPA protects human health and the environment• This aligns well with
stewardship teachings of most faith communities
• ENERGY STAR provides:• Tools to baseline your energy,
water, and emissions data• Performance tracking • Reliable information, training,
and technical support• National recognition for
excellence in sustainability
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To date, the ENERGY STAR program has helped Americans:
• Save $450 billion
• Save nearly 4 trillion kWh of electricity
• Avoid over 3 billion metric tons of GHG emissions
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Brand Trust Among Consumers
Source: Fairfield Research, July 2015 Survey of Good Housekeeping readers
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What Can YOU Do?• Help your congregation JOIN ENERGY STAR at energystar.gov/joinbuildings• Download Action Workbook at energystar.gov/congregations• BENCHMARK facility in Portfolio Manager at energystar.gov/benchmark
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• On average - use 35% less energy and cause 35% fewer greenhouse gas emissions
• Eligible with 75 or higher ENERGY STAR score, independently verified, based on 12 months of utility data
• Worship facilities first became eligible to earn the ENERGY STAR in 2009
ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings
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ENERGY STAR Certified Worship Facilities
• 116 worship facilities have earned the ENERGY STAR
• Two are located in Colorado:• Calvary Bible Church in
Boulder, CO (2016)• First Unitarian Society of
Denver (2013)
• St. Andrews Episcopal Church (Newport News, VA) has earned the ENERGY STAR 8 times since 2009
Certified Denominational Headquarters:
Christian Reformed Church Presbyterian Church USA
US Conference Catholic Bishops
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Action Workbook for Congregations
7 Steps to Energy Management• Step 1: Make a Commitment to Savings• Step 2: Assess Performance• Step 3: Set Goals• Step 4: Create an Action Plan• Step 5: Implement the Action Plan• Step 6: Evaluate Progress• Step 7: Recognize Achievements
A step-by-step guide to savings: Work sheets, checklists, “how to” finance and work with contractors, equipment information and more resources.
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Action Workbook for Congregations energystar.gov/congregations
Your denomination or faith-based nonprofit can “co-brand” with your cover image, leader’s letter, program info
Assess Performance: Benchmarking
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• A benchmark is a baseline of current energy and water use
• Your 1 – 100 score compares to worship facilities nationally
• Tracks improvement over time
• “You can‘t manage what you don’t measure”
• Learn more at www.energystar.gov/benchmark
• Live and recorded training webinars, short videos, fact sheets, FAQs, glossary and “Ask a Question” at www.energystar.gov/buildings/training
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Sure Savers: Action Workbook Appendix B
• Lighting
• Heating and Air-Conditioning
• Building Envelope
• Office Equipment
• Kitchen Equipment
• Water Savings
• Others
Illustration of energy end use as reported by Houses of Worship; based on Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) 2012 data courtesy of Energy Information Agency, USDOE.
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ENERGY STAR Labeled Products at energystar.gov/products
• Product Finder
• Rebate Finder
• “Learn about” • Videos• Podcasts• Purchasing guides• Calculators• FAQs
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EPA’s WaterSense Resources at watersense/commercial/tools.html
• Water use information by facility type
• Best management practices
• Water-saving tips
• Assessment tools
• Worksheets and checklists
• Live and recorded training webinars
• Case studies and more!
watersense/commercial/tools.html
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WaterSense Labeled Products at epa.gov/watersense
Tank-Type and Flushometer Valve Toilets
Flushing Urinals
Water factors are included in many ENERGY STAR certified products
Irrigation Controllers
Showerheads
Pre-rinse Spray Valves
More than 20,000 productmodels have earned the label
Lavatory Faucets
Energy and Water Saving Spotlight: Central’s Tankless Water Heater Upgrade!
• Old water heaters were leaky and in need of frequent service
• Replacement solution: Tankless water heaters which heat only water as needed
• More efficient: 80% vs 97%• New heater purchase cost: $14,500• EOC Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program grant: $14,500• Savings each year: 1,500 therms per year or $1,275/year
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TOOLS1. Treasure Map for Worship Facilities
2. How-to Guide
3. Detail Sheet
4. Action Workbook for Congregations
Engage Members’ Time and Talent
Four Steps to an Energy Treasure Hunt1. Prepare
a. Pick location, collect background info (utility bills, etc.), gather any materials, assemble teams
2. Pre-hunt meetinga. Prepare team members for treasure
hunt: review map, describe roles and responsibilities, be positive!
3. Treasure hunta. Timing: 1-3 days
4. Follow-upa. Within four weeks of hunt, create
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Customizable posters, social media graphics
Amanda Hong | U.S. EPA Region [email protected]
Jerry Lawson | National ManagerENERGY STAR [email protected]
energystar.gov/congregationsenergystar.gov/JOIN
Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/EnergyStarBldgs
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Grab your pirate hats, parrots and
maps… It’s time to hunt for treasure!
Green Teamsfor Nonprofits of All Sizes
$ave Green, Be Green
March 10, 2020
Putting the “Action” in Eco-Action
Agenda
Welcome & IntroJoan Gregerson, Green Team Academy
Denver Art Museum & Native American CommunityFelicia Alvarez
St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Parish, Care for Our Common HomeRomaine Tacnozsky & Paul Gibson
Best Practices for Green TeamsJoan Gregerson
Discussion
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Have you tried?
► Bringing your own cup to the coffee shop► Signing an online petition► Participating in a march► Being part of big committee meetings► Holding an event in your community where no one shows up► Posting on social media
Did you get the results you were hoping for? Or did you just end up feeling down, realizing that these steps weren't going to get us where we need to be fast enough?
Instead of struggling on your own, wouldn't it be nice if there was another way?
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Goal for Today’s Session:
If you've been wondering how to make a bigger impact in your community, this presentation is for you!
► Hear how Green Teams are spurring change in faith communities and nonprofits of all sizes.
► Learn best practices with the EMPOWER Blueprint.► Discuss your ideas for starting a team in your
community.
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What is a “Green Team”?
► School, workplace, neighborhood, faith community or other community group
► Working together to protect the environment► Aligned with bigger mission and values► Asking, “Can we do better?”
Starting a Green Team is the “missing link”
in being able to make a difference quickly!
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Denver Art Museum Green Team & Denver Native Community
By Felicia AlvarezDoing my best to make a difference
DAM Green Team
►How we are making a difference
DAM Sustainable Projects
► Conducting public recycle & compost days on DAM Free Day
► Recycle activities for Staff
► Encourage Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to every department
► Art Collections move back into the Martin Building 52,000 art objects
► All wood pallets from deliveries & exhibition change outs – now recycled
► All cardboard from gift shop recycled
► Gift Shop moved from plastic bags to paper bags
► Composting for all staff, coffee shop, administration facility, flower council
► Encourage reuse by having the Free Tables in all 3 facilities
What is DAM Currently Planning► Creating a 3 year strategic sustainability plan – to match City of Denver
► Art Collections – reuse of art packing materials (other museum organizations and educational facilities)
► Exhibitions – all drywall recycled 5280 Waste solutions (spill kits/landscaping blocks)
► School Groups – start recycle & composting in April 2020
► Art Studio – planning the use of sustainable art materials in their programming
► Learning & Education department – now working to develop all art making programing with sustainability mindset. Can materials & packing be recycled, composted or donated to be reused.
Denver Native Community►How Are We Making a difference
You can still be tradish and recycle
Denver Native Community Projects
► Working to bring Zero Waste Cultural Events
► Working with Denver American Indian Academy to bring sustainability to their newly started school starting next school year.
► Developing the next summer camp out at Tallbull Memorial Grounds to be zero waste – taking baby steps.
► Started the Denver Art Museum Friendship Powwow recycling and composting event.
► Currently Working with the City of Northglenn to develop a zero waste event for the 6th Annual Healing Hoop Powwow September 12th
& 13th, 2020.
► Setting up education booths on recycling & composting at all cultural events.
My message► Educate, Educate, Educate
► Take baby steps with planning
► Do your best to be consistent with your message, ideas
► Don’t get discouraged – one person educated is success
► Just do it and make it happen
► Be a voice for Mother Earth & her protectors
Need Sponsors & Volunteers
St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Parish Care for Our Common Home
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Based on Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter:
LAUDATO SI’
ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME
Laudato Si Encyclical: On Care for Our Common Home
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Obstructionist attitudes, even on the part of believers, can range from denial of the problem to indifference, nonchalant resignation or blind confidence in technical solutions. We require a new and universal solidarity.
As the bishops of Southern Africa stated: “Everyone’s talents and involvement are needed to redress the damage caused by human abuse of God’s creation.”
All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each according to his or her own culture, experience, involvements and talents.
CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOMEMISSION STATEMENTWe seek to educate and engage the parish and community in making informed choices regarding caring for our common home, the Earth. We can all be part of solutions to environmental challenges.
Started in May 2016
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Glass Only Recycling
April 2018 thru September 2019: 21,683 pounds of glass have been LOCALLY recycled
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1st Annual Electronic Recycling Event4,394 pounds of electronics saved from the landfill
Other Care for Our Common Home Initiatives
● Since inception in May 2016● Battery Recycling: 852 pounds of batteries have been recycled keeping toxic chemicals out of
landfill & ground water● Letter writing to state & local government; letters to editor protecting Colorado’s air quality,
promoting cleaner energy, etc.● Launched a parish garden● Applying for grants to complete Xeriscaping church & school grounds, thus saving thousands &
thousands of gallons of water● Set up compost bin in Brady Hall, church gathering room. Providing compostable flatware,
plates and wooden coffee stirrers ● Launched Engines Off Awareness Program with pledge forms and key chain reminders● 2020 Lenten Carbon Fast Calendar distributed to parishioners
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Best Practices for Green Teams
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Green Team Accelerator Lab: TEAM POWER!
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EMPOWER Green Team Success Blueprint
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Saturday Morning LIVE:How to Make a Huge Eco-Impact Fast
Saturday’s in March
10 am - 11:30 am
Live MasterClass with Joan
www.GreenTeamAcademy.com
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2nd Annual Earth Week Virtual Summit:April 13 - 18, 2020Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the first Earth Day in 1970
Grassroots Climate Action “Teach-Ins”
Free, Online, LIVE & Interactive Workshops with
► 350 Colorado► City of Lakewood Sustainability► Climate Reality Project► Growhaus► Inland Ocean Coalition► Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary► Northside Sustainability Alliance► And more!
Register for FREE at: www.EarthWeekSummit.com
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DISCUSSION
► Where can you start a team?► Who is one person you can start with?► What is your vision for 30 years from now?► What is a project you’d love to tackle?► What help do you need to get going?
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