team 2 - usf, going green in 2010 and forward

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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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Team 2: USF, Going Green in 2010 and Forward

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

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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.
http://planetblue.umich.edu/energy%20savers.phphttp://planetblue.umich.edu/energy%20savers.phphttp://planetblue.umich.edu/energy%20savers.phphttp://planetblue.umich.edu/energy%20savers.php


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Team 2 USF Going Green in 2010 and For ard

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.

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