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1. GREEN CAMPUS INITIATIVE2017 GOALS PRESENTATION

2. Foreword 2017 Goals Current Situation/Explanations Awareness/Participation Summary Presentation Agenda
3. History / Action Plan: The 2017 goals should: Comply with international quality standards and campus parameters Be guided by a ‘low-risk based approach’(since they are the first goals formulated by the METU NCC GCI at the institutional level) Address the full range of key performance indicators specified in the Green Campus Strategy Stimulate an outcome-focused performance (because it is a voluntary project) Foreword Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
4. 2017 Goals Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
5. Concentration of chemicals such as carbon monoxide, naphthalene, nitrogen dioxide, radon, hydrocarbons found in the air Depending on the location, measurement of the concentration of such chemicals in the air may not be necessary Measurement of CO2 concentration is of first priority to meet ventilation requirements for schools and office spaces, suggested by the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers), IAQ (Internal Air Quality), ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) standards Measurement of the CO2 concentration in the air will require little equipment but accurate measurement The first measurements involving student associations will start as of the 2014 Fall Semester Based on the relevant standards, the above mentioned goals have been set Secondary Goals Measurement of concentrations for hazardous particle pollution originating from the nearby dumpsite –that relies on research projects More thorough planning in chemistry labs and other specific areas (CO, Rn, etc.) Indoor Air Quality Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
6. Reference: Major energy consumption by the 2012 year end Per capita and indoor unit area energy consumption reduction targets are being tracked The 10 percent reduction which is first achieved in any energy-efficiency initiative within the institution may not require a high investment budget In the long run, creating a variety of projects that comply with the data revealing energy use intensity based on building type and activitity Switching from magnetic to electronic ballasts, regulating transformer compensation system and installing some energy saving upgrades may lead to a substantial decline in energy consumptions Secondary Goals: Towards renewable energy investments The yearlong values of wind potential, PV potential data recorded over 4 years, and the yearlong values of CSP potential will be available within the year 2014 Profitability analysis of the investment will be carried out – based on the three SEES MA theses Relevant laws and regulations will be kept track of – selling what we have produced as an institutional investor is a significant parameter, and the regulation concerned still needs to be negotiated Energy Note: By the end of 2012; a total of 2318 persons, 137000 indoor m2 Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
7. Reference: Major CO2 emissions by the 2012 year end The 2017 carbon footprint reduction targets are limited in scope to the energy-related carbon dioxide emissions Secondary Goals: To complete the analysis of activities that lead to a decline in direct and indirect carbon dioxide emissions on campus and utilize the data gathered, during the formulation of future targets. The following are among the suggested actions: Tree-planting activities Regulations related to campus motor vehicles and projects for a bike-friendly campus Indirect carbon footprint-reduction achieved through the campus solid waste reduction and water use efficiency practices Carbon dioxide emissions Note: A total of 2318 participants per 137000 m2 indoor area, 2.6 kg CO2 emission per diesel litre consumption, 250 g Fuel-Oil 6 / 1 kW-h energy production, 11.27 kg CO2 emission per Fuel Oil 6 US gallon (3.71 kg) Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
8. Water Reference: Water use by the 2012 year end Water transfer project delivering the treated wastewater to nearby campus landscaping areas Reducing water use in landscaping areas Regulating agricultural irrigation and forest irrigation Water use efficiency practices, implemented by the Energy Society, that increase consumer awareness of water use, and minimize water consumption in the residences through a reduction in water pressure Secondary Goal: Analysis of potential for rainwater harvesting (RWH) and water use regulations in rural area, based on a SEES thesis Note: A total of 2138 participants 132,414 ton water use Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
9. Reference: Solid waste inventory by the 2012 year end (excluding non-academic periods) An average of 1200 kg solid waste generated in spring and fall, and an average of 600 kg generated in summer school period per day, collected from the whole campus, were disposed of by the Guzelyurt Municipality (For further information, please refer to the 2012 Inventory)): A SEES master’s thesis provided more in-depth data 70% recyclable waste 30% compostable waste The 2013 Report prepared as a follow up to the METU NCC Workshop on Solid Wastes is being tracked – cooperation needed to properly manage the waste which is incinerated at the nearby dumpsite Secondary Goals: Developing new projects and initiatives which target to end the outdoor waste-burning operations. e.g. Metalic solid waste bins placed at appropriate places across the town of Guzelyurt Landfill suitability analysis of the temporarily designated campus site, and implementation of the project Solid Waste (General) Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
10. The 2012 solid waste data are selected as the reference point e.g.: A composting operation conducted in the spring term could have resulted in a direct return of creating a minimum of per capita 530 gallons of waste * 30% (composting rate)* 25% = 40 gallons of compost stream per day Potential costs for the construction of a new composting facility were calculated within the framework of the aforementioned SEES master’s thesis Developing an infrastructure to activate the composting system, following the completion of the analysis, necessitates careful budgeting Solid Waste (Organic) Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
11. Reference: TRNC Environmental LAW and so forth (Environmental Engineering by Vesilind, A., Morgan, S.M., Heine, L. G.) Some of the environmental noise level measurements were conducted by the Energy Society. Noise level measurement data are as follows: Level of noise generated in the area at the back side of the air conditioning unit adjacent to the cafeteria, which is not filtered out by a noise shield: 79 dBA; near the residences: 58 dBA Level of noise released, through chimney, from the cafeteria kitchen while the air conditioning unit adjacent to the cafeteria is not working (measured around the cafeteria building): 56 dBA Level of noise generated by the lawn mower running in the space between the R and S buildings, measured in the 2nd floor balcony in the R building and outside the building at a distance from the noise source: 68 - 80 Dba Level of noise generated by the air conditioning unit placed on the roof of the S building, measured on the 2nd floor of the R building: 57 Dba Level of noise, measured in the METU bus, while the vehicle is in motion: 67 dBA A measurement plan covering all indoor and environmental measurements taken on a regular basis by the year 2017 will be developed. Additionally; Solutions will be sought to control the level of noise generated by the aforementioned sources Hearing protection will be worn when using a lawn mower or similar machinery. Lawn mowing and other noise-generating work will be scheduled to take place before and after teaching time, as much as possible New vehicle purchase contracts shall include noise-controlling specifications Noise Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
12. Benefits: Setting concrete goals and increasing awareness of METU NCC students, members of community, plus internal and external partners within the goal achievement process Calling for participation to be and remain part of the ongoing efforts; making the institutional 2017 goals a passion for the entire campus; developing a sense of belonging and connectedness Method: Giving student associations a greater understanding of the 2017 goals and encouraging their enthusiasm and commitment to be organized around sustainability efforts, identify and carry out specific projects and initiatives Displaying the goals periodically on the campus website Publishing a bilingual electronic bulletin periodically within the period of 2014-2017 and issuing the bulletin at national and international level Awareness/ Participation Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
13. Based on the information collected from the 2013 Inventory, the GCI Coordination Committee has set the 2017 goals The targets are attainable, quantitative, and as inclusive as possible Ongoing progress will be monitored and validated over time and new projects for delving into the necessary work of achieving sustainability will be created, if necessary Achieving the 2017 goals is very important, primarily because they symbolize the medium-term progress envisaged by the GCI The GCI will continue its efforts by giving priority to target-oriented projects approved and supported by the Campus Administration and sharing the 2017 goals while working in tandem with internal and external partners Summary Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives
14. Perspectives- nccgreen@metu.edu.tr Preface ’17 Goals Current Situation Awareness Summary Perspectives