the green book - e-book version (grad)

7/31/2019 The Green Book - E-Book Version (Grad)

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Welcome

to Duke!

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Food

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Recycling

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Transportation

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Live Green

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Get Involved

As an incoming graduate student, you are about to

embark on an exciting journey as a Blue Devil. While

bleeding blue, however, it is important not to lose

sight of all that is green.

Duke is an impressively green university; we will be

carbon-neutral by 2024 (which, dear Duke fans, is

26 years ahead of UNC). We recycle, conserve energy

and water through various projects, rent bikes, support

local farms, celebrate Earth Day you get the picture.

We need YOUR participation to fully achieve our

sustainability goals as a university even though most

of you will never live on campus as a graduate

student, your actions and choices affect our school

and the surrounding Durham area. This Green Book

Grad Style provides you with important info on how to

do your part while attending Duke. Thanks for doing

your part to support this important mission!
http://sustainability.duke.edu/climate_action/index.phphttp://sustainability.duke.edu/climate_action/index.php


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What and how you eat has a major impact on theenvironment. Reduce your environmental food printby following these simple guidelines.

Eating habits Eat less meat!

Livestock is a major greenhouse gas source

When you do eat meat, look for grass-fed,pasture-raised

Eat local!

Find your local Farmers Market

www.ncfarmfresh.com

durhamfarmersmarket.com

Join a community supported agriculture(CSA) program

Duke Farmers Market on campus, mobile

market to pick up CSAs Eat organic!

Produced without hormones and pesticides

Eat seasonal!

Buy produce, even meats, when in season

Watch your waste Bring meals to campus instead of eating out

Bringing your own lunch can save moneyand reduce your impact on the environment

Reduce waste

Cut down on to-go waste get your foodfor here as much as possible

Composting

Compost at Duke (LSRC A-wingnext to Blue Express) and at home!

Reusable containers

Clamshell Program join for just $5 at the Great Hall

Bring a reusable mug andget discounts on drinks

Use reusable silverware, when available

Sustainable Grocery Store Options Durham Whole Foods (621 Broad St., 27705)

Chapel Hill Whole Foods(81 South Elliot Rd., 27514)

Chapel Hill Trader Joes(1800 East Franklin St., 27514)

Coming Soon: Durham Co-op Grocery!

Most Eco-Friendly Eateries

on West Campus Law School Refectory

Joe Van Gogh

Great Hall

Bon Apptit Caf at the Fuqua School

Sample Eco-Friendly Durham Restaurants Watts Grocery (1116 Broad St., 27705)

Piedmont (401 Foster St., 27701)

Geer St. Garden (644 Foster St., 27701) Guglhupf

(2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., 27707)

Get involved with campus gardens, the DukeCampus Farm, and other local farms with theorganizations listed in the Get Involvedsection (page 10)

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In Durham, Its easy to recycle. Place allacceptable recycling items in one container.There is no need for any sorting. Heres whatcan be recycled:

Paper White and colored paper

Envelopes (plastic windows are okay)

Newspaper

Glossy magazines

Mixed paper products

Cardboard Corrugated cardboard

NOTE: pizza boxes are NOT allowed

Bottles and Cans Lined juice or milk cartons

Solo cups

Plastic containers(all plastics #1 through #7)

Glass bottles and jars

Aluminum cans

Aluminum foil

Food cans Tin/steel cans

Important Notes Rinse out containers before recycling

Plastic bags are accepted for recyclingat local grocery stores

Cell phones and batteries can be recycled

at locations around Dukes campus Other electronic waste can be recycled at

a recycling center in northeast Durham

See the Online Version for:Information on recycling at Dukes campus, andthe entire recycling list for Durham, Orange, andWake Counties.

Recycling
http://sustainability.duke.edu/action/greenbook/recycling.htmlhttp://sustainability.duke.edu/action/greenbook/recycling.html


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TransportationThink about transportation options whenchoosing where to live. Living along a bus routeor within walking or biking distance can saveyou money and time while being better for theenvironment.

Bus Basics You can get a free GoPass at the Duke

Parking Services & Operations office forfare-free travel on all Durham city busesand other regional bus systems

Duke buses connect East, Central and WestCampuses and leave every 5-7 minutesduring the day. Track Duke buses and allregional transit in real-time atwww.parking.duke.edu/track

You can also view a map of area housing thatis close to bus routes that come directly tocampus

Cars Dukes WeCar Program offers 16 cars located

around campus (including electric vehicles)that can be rented by the hour or by the day.www.wecar.com/duke

Register as a Carpool to save on gas and

parking permit fees and get access towaitlisted lots! parking.duke.edu/carpool

BikesIf you live near campus, biking may be faster thandriving or busing!

Register as a bike commuter atww.parking.duke.edu/bikecommute.

Bike Duke (www.bikeduke.com): Includesrecommended routes for biking to campus

and routes and information about cyclingin Durham.

Duke Bikes (parking.duke.edu/bikes): Rentbikes on campus for up to 4 weeks for free!

The Bike Co-op (www.durhambikecoop.org):Purchase or earn a bike, then attend aworkday to learn how to fix up your bike!
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Once youve settled in to your new abode, thereare plenty of ways to reduce your footprint.Follow our tips* to make the best of your move:

Dishwashers Avoid pre-rinsing

Air dry your dishes as an energy savingoption

Run only full loads in the dishwasher

Dryers Dry full loads, but avoid overloading

Consider air drying clothes

Cooking Use the smallest appliance possible to

accomplish the task

Energy Turn off the lights if not in use!

If your renter allows, consider purchasinga programmable thermostat

Wash your clothes on the cold setting

Avoid using large electronics during peakenergy hours (from 5-8) to lessen demandon the grid

Use a powerstrip to easily shut off powerto many electronics at once

Use the sleep or hibernate setting on yourcomputer, not the screensaver

Water Use a reusable water bottle to reduce

plastic!

Shorten your showers to 5 minutes or lessif possible

Only wash full loads of laundry

Report any leaky plumbing to your landlord

Heating/Cooling Set the thermostat slightly higher in the

summer (78F) and slightly lower in thewinter (68F)

Use ceiling or box fans to keep you cool.Turn it off when you are out of the room.

Open windows on cool evenings on bothsides of your living space to create a crossbreeze

Smart PurchasingWhat you buy (or dont buy) sends a powerfulmessagemake it one you believe in.

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!

BUY LESS! Buy used.

Duke Free Store donate gently useditems and take anything you want at nocost.

The Scrap Exchange (923 FranklinStreet) Bring any odd items that youarent sure how to recycle to in TheScrap Exchange in Durham.

Habitat for Humanity Re-Use Centerin Cary and Raleigh

Buy local, organic and fair-trade.

Sustain-a-Bull: shop local in Durham,the Bull City!

Fair-Trade: One World Market(811 Ninth Street)

Eco-boutique: Vert & Vogue(905 W. Main St., in Brightleaf)

Live Green

*Duke Energy Home Energy Saving Tips
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Duke is dedicated to becoming a sustainablecommunity. Find out what you can do toreduce your footprint and help the campusachieve its goals.

Join an environmental activism group!

Duke University Greening Initiative

Students for Sustainable Living

Sustainable Business Club (SBC)

Net Impact Club (Fuqua School of Business)

The Duke/UNC Roots & Shoots group

GPSC (Graduate and Professional StudentCouncil) Green Team

Duke Environmental Law Society

Duke Smart Home

Clean Energy Durham

USGBC Student Group (Sustainable designand building)

Duke Food Project(Duke Campus Farm & gardens)

Farmhand (local sustainable agriculture)

Participate in Green initiatives

Take the Duke sustainability pledge and themonthly Green Devil Challenge and pushyourself to green your lifestyle.

Calculate your contribution to Dukes carbonfootprint and discover ways to reduce it withthe Duke Carbon Calculator

Got a project idea? Apply for STARS andGreen Grant Fund

Take courses or get a certificate in ENV,EOS or environmental engineering

Connect with nature at Duke Gardens, theDuke Forest and other parks in the area

Subscribe to Eno, a new literary magazinethat publishes environmentally themed workscreated by Nicholas School students, faculty,and friends.

Get Involved
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