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Seeing Green: Options for a Sustainable Existence

Seeing Green: Options for a Sustainable Existence. Adwoa Boateng College of Science and Center for Imaging Science Librarian/Liaison, RIT Libraries Erin Dorney Information Delivery Services Technician & Digital Assets Support, RIT Libraries. The GfK Roper Green Gauge Report, 2007

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Seeing Green: Options for a Sustainable Existence

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  1. Seeing Green: Options for a Sustainable Existence Adwoa BoatengCollege of Science and Center for Imaging ScienceLibrarian/Liaison, RIT Libraries Erin DorneyInformation Delivery Services Technician & Digital Assets Support, RIT Libraries

  2. The GfK Roper Green Gauge Report, 2007 Surveyed 2,000 American adults ages 18 and up 87% seriously concerned about the environment 49% would do more for the environment “if they only knew how” Top five environmental issues: Water pollution & rainforest destruction Diminishing fresh water supply Fuel & energy shortages Man-made outdoor air pollution

  3. Four areas where you can make a difference: Home Work Food Transport What is RIT doing? Share your ideas & current projects!

  4. Home Tip: Think about the things you use a lot of. Try to make those things last longer or recycle quicker. Biodegradable Q-tips & garbage bags Energy-efficient light bulbs Energy Audit Most utilities companies offer this for free. Inspectors will go room by room through your home, inspect all appliances, lighting, doors, heating units, etc. According to the EPA, by just fixing the drafts in your home you can save up to 20 percent a year on your utility bills. Solar Panels Sierra Club tips for solar projects under $1000: http://www.sierraclub.org/wecandoit/home/solar.asp

  5. Work Choose Electronic Direct deposit, electronic statements, online taxes, print to PDF, email meeting agendas & minutes, online registration forms Good Energy Use Turn off unneeded peripherals, hibernate your computer, duplex printing, recycle paperwork, staple-free staplers, use refillable pens and pencils Estimate your Power Usage CO2 emissions from 15 computers are equivalent in energy terms to the gas consumption used by one car http://www.localcooling.com/

  6. Food Buy Local Better for you, better for the environment! Recycle & Reuse Purchase items with less packaging, reuse disposable containers, eco-friendly tote bags DIY Plant a garden, compost green waste Water Bottles 90% of water bottles worldwide are not recycled Invest in a tap filter and refillable bottle

  7. Transport Car Buy a hybrid, carpool & rideshare, inflate your tires, empty your trunk, do maintenance Bicycle Enjoy the outdoors, exercise, lower your environmental impact, learn a new sport Take the Stairs Healthy people = lower impact (less medicine consumption & shipment, less surgery, fewer hospital stays) Opt for natural exercise rather than a gym (energy guzzling air conditioning & machines)

  8. Greening of RIT Activities and ongoing research projects 42 hosted RIT events grouped into over 10 categories of RIT greening activities/projects Representation from the RIT facilities management & food service departments as well as Engineering, CAST, CIAS,COS, and COB These grouped categories involved re-discovering old techniques, re-designing processes & products, reusing waste, and changing our habits Source: IMAGINE RIT - May 2008 http://www.rit.edu/imagine/activities_lister.php

  9. Greening of RIT Activities and ongoing research projects The use of plant life - Stephen Garland, CIAS RIT composting activities by Food Services The use of solar energy The use of wind energy The use of waste heat The use of Hydrogen in vehicles & as a source of energy Source: IMAGINE RIT - May 2008 http://www.rit.edu/imagine/activities_lister.php

  10. Greening of RIT Activities and ongoing research projects Geopolymers - Dr. Varela, COE Educational teaching tools: comic book/coloring book prototype - Dr. Perry, COS Recycling projects using BIOCHAR (an ancient technique) - Dr. Shipman, COS RIT Facilities management  recycling activities Different types of vehicles designed at RIT Source: IMAGINE RIT - May 2008 http://www.rit.edu/imagine/activities_lister.php

  11. “Greening of RIT” Honors course started by Dr. Korfmacher in 2003 2003/2004 reports (RIT’s Green Master Plan) available online Surveys & benchmarks with other universities greening activities Past & discontinued RIT greening projects Proposed new greening ideas & projects Source: RIT’s Green Master Plan http://honors.rit.edu/student_projects/greening/greening_report_2003_2004.pdf

  12. A list of web resources is currently available on the Food For Thought website: http://library.rit.edu/foodforthought/schedule.php This PPT presentation will also be available on the Food For Thought website by the end of the day. Thank you for coming!

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