Green Highlight
From yogurt containers to iced coffee cups... recycle MORE at SCU
The 2008-2009 school year marks the expansion of SCU's recycling program. The University now recycles plastics #1-7!
Items now accepted in co-mingle recycling include: recyclable glass, plastics #1-7, tin, and aluminum (please rinse before recycling). Items like yogurt containers, iced coffee cups, salsa containers, and food jars can now be recycled at SCU! Please place these items in containers labeled "co-mingle recycling", "recycling", "glass", "plastic", and "aluminum".
Visit the following websites for more information and quick-reference guides:
Recycling in residence halls
Recycling in campus offices and common areas
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are also added to the list of recyclable materials at SCU. CFLs can be recycled at residence hall service desks or sent to Facilities via intercampus mailing envelopes. CFLs, along with batteries, ink cartridges, cell phones, and cell phone chargers will be sent to Planet Green, a company that responsibly remanufactures and recycles these items.
While there are exciting changes for next year, other recycling procedures will remain the same.
- Paper
Includes white and colored paper, junk mail, cereal and snack boxes, shoeboxes, newspapers, and magazines - Corrugated cardboard
Includes clean pizza box tops. Please flatten cardboard before recycling - Electronic waste (e-waste)
Includes anything containing a battery or electric cord
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News
Hiring: Student Internships with the Office of Sustainability
The University Office of Sustainability will hire two students for 2007-2008 Sustainability Internships. The following are brief descriptions of the positions. For more information, please visit BroncoLink.
Application Deadline: Friday 9/26/08, 5:00 pm.
Complete applications must be e-mailed to lcromwell@scu.edu with the proper SUBJECT line (see BroncoLink for details).
Sustainability Intern - Student Initiatives
The primary responsibilities of the intern will be to further develop a culture of sustainability within the University student body. This internship will support student organizations (both undergraduate and graduate) by fostering collaboration among the groups. The intern will develop RLC programming as well as represent the University Office of Sustainability at campus events (Campus Sustainability Day, Preview Days, etc.) and in other areas as needed.
Sustainability Intern - Reporting
The primary responsibilities of the intern will be to quantify the University's environmental footprint through a variety of metrics and reporting procedures, including Clean Air Cool Planet's Carbon Calculator and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's Sustainability Tracking and Rating System. The intern will build upon research collected for the University's first campus sustainability assessment completed last fall. The intern will also support the University Office of Sustainability in other areas as needed.
Lucas Hall Dedication
Lucas Hall, the home of the Leavey School of Business, is the newest green building on campus. The 86,000 square-foot, $49 million structure features dual-switched and motion-sensitive lights, energy-optimized heating and air conditioning, and recycled and recyclable chairs. Lucas Hall, designed with LEED guidelines in mind, was dedicated on September 14, 2008.
Read more.
SCU included in Kiwi Magazine's "2008 Green College Report"
Kiwi Magazine has released its "2008 Green College Report," which profiles 75 colleges and universities committed to sustainability. The report is intended to help high school students and parents choose a green higher education institution.
Read more.
AASHE Membership Benefits
SCU recently renewed its membership with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Santa Clara University community members are eligible for discounts, professional awards, networking, and access to a valuable sustainability in higher education resource center.
Learn more about AASHE.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to sign up for the AASHE Bulletin, a free weekly e-newsletter that keeps subscribers up-to-date on the latest news, resources, opportunities, and events related to campus sustainability.
Sign up for the AASHE Bulletin.
Student Opportunities
Internship with Silicon Valley Power
Silicon Valley Power, The City of Santa Clara's municipal electric utility is hiring a new energy Conservation Specialist Intern. Download a PDF with information about the internship.
Campus Ecology Fellowship
The National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology program awards fellowship grants to undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to reduce their campus carbon footprint. Project could include: greenhouse gas inventories, climate action plans, energy conservation and efficiency, habitat restoration, convening climate action gatherings, and more. Fall deadlines: October 1, 2008 and November 14, 2008. Grants award up to $2,000 for Undergraduate Students and up to $5,000 for Graduate Students.
More information.
Chill Out Competition
The National Wildlife Federation is hosting the third annual Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming competition--the only nationwide contest recognizing campuses for their efforts to solve global warming. Students are encouraged to enter projects addressing clean energy, energy efficiency, transportation, habitat restoration, waste reduction, and more. Entries are due November 30. Two ways to enter: 1) write a 500-word essay describing your school’s efforts or 2) create an original three-minute video about your project and upload it to www.GoGreenTube.com.
More information.
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Events
Santa Clarans for Social Justice
Tuesdays, 7:30 pm
Campus Ministry, Benson Memorial Center
Campus Ministry provides the SCU community with a variety of opportunities to actively live out a faith that does justice at local, national, and global levels. Through action, education, and reflection about current events, we work to promote basic rights for all people, employing individuals' gifts and passions to respond creatively and compassionately to injustice. This quarter we focus on the presidential election and deepen our commitment to non-violence.
Learn more.
West Coast Green
Thursday, September 25 - Saturday, September 27
San Jose Convention Center
Over 380 exhibitors will showcase the latest in resource-efficiency among a stunning array of green and healthy building products. Over 100 experts and visionary leaders will present their latest developments, insights, and inspiration at the expanding frontiers of the field. Over 13,000 attendees are expected. Featured Speakers include: Al Gore, Sarah Susanka, and David Suzuki.
Learn more.
Do We Have An Obligation to Vote?
Thursday, October 2, 12:00 pm
Commons at Kennedy Mall
Among the many obligations that we have, is voting one of them? If it is, can we fault people who fail to vote? Low voter turnout in the United States calls into question the fundamental nature of our democracy. Young people today are often said to be politically disconnected and disinclined to vote. In the face of such realities, Professor Scott LaBarge of SCU's Department of Philosophy will assess the obligation to vote.
Learn more.
Habitat Restoration at Ulistac Natural Area
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ulistac Natural Area, Santa Clara
Weed, water, and maintain native plants in Ulistac's Bird and Butterfly Garden. (New volunteers welcomed). Ulistac Natural Area is located along the Guadalupe River on Lick Mill Boulevard, between Hope Dr. and Tasman Dr. in Santa Clara, CA.
Learn more.
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What Can I Do?
Reduce: Saving the world, one flush at a time!
New dual flush nozzles have been installed for trial use in the ladies restroom at Pat Malley Fitness and Recreation Center. Dual flush handles allow users to choose the amount of water needed for each toilet visit: pull up for liquid waste; push down for solid waste.
A "liquid waste" or "Number 1" flush uses 1/3 less water than a typical flush. Test them out, and let us know what you think! E-mail lcromwell@scu.edu with feedback, or leave a comment in Malley Center's Suggestion Box.
Reuse: Use SCU Classifieds
Foster re-use of materials by listing items and responding to others' posts on SCU Classifieds. Not only will you reduce items going to the landfill, but you may also save time and money.
Recycle: Spread the word, expanded recycling program
Please help us inform the campus community about the University's expanded recycling program. Encourage your colleagues and friends to reduce their consumption of materials, reuse what they can, and recycle the rest. Unsure of what you can recycle? Visit Recycling in Residence Halls or Recycling in Campus Offices and download a jpeg 8.5 by 11 inch poster.
Respect: Get ready for Campus Sustainability Week!
Join us as we celebrate the University's achievements in sustainability. Attend events throughout the week of October 20 through October 24! Look for more information in October's Sustainability Update.
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