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• Inclusion of standard contract language regarding Resource Conservation in all Bids/Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Proactively pursuing the purchase ofsustainable products or services
• Effectively storing and e-mailingdocuments in digital form instead ofprinting
• Making forms, statements, and staffdirectories available online
• Partnering with vendors in the use ofonline order systems
• Reconfiguration of bus and deliveryroutes for maximum efficiency andreduction of emissions
• Effective recycling program for paper,batteries, ink cartridges, toner, e-waste, and other recyclables
• Conducting waste audits to reducefrequency of service and increasediversion of waste to landfills
• Incorporating green or sustainableelements in the design of newconstruction projects
• Retrofitting existing buildings withhigh efficiency lighting and installingLEED certified roofs
• Availability of paperless EFT paystubs
The SBCSS Green Steering Committee (GSC) is a collaborative effort of key disciplines within the organization that work as a team, to provide social and environmental solutions issues that affect our students, staff, and community.
As a team, we cultivate awareness and a culture that provides the principles and procedures to create a sustainable future based on resource conservation.
Through the exploration of new and innovative practices, we contribute to the overall strategic plan of transforming lives through education.
As a result of recommendations made by the GSC, the organization has:
• saved $41,085.72 in one year from auditing wastemanagement service frequency.
• projected a savings of $23,000 from the “Unplugged”campaign during furlough and holiday breaks.
• generated NEW revenue from the collection ofe-waste.
• introduced 30% Post Consumer Content recycledpaper to stores inventory, which can potentiallyreduce our annual negative impact on the environment by:
722 Trees* 68,618 lbs. of greenhouse gasses (CO2)* 20,065 lbs. of solid waste* 330,479 gallons of wastewater* 229 million BTUs of energy*
* Based on Environmental Defense Fund’s paper calculator @ http://
www.edf.org/calculator/
Our waste diversion program provides you with many recycling options. We encourage you to take advantage of this great program!
Here is a list of items we currently recycle:
PAPER
White/Color: Deposit in Large Blue Containers located in all common work areas.
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
Cans/Plastic: Deposit in Recycle Centers in all conference rooms, break areas, and lunchrooms.
E-WASTE
Toner/Drums: Generate a work order for warehouse staff to pick up items from support staff for recycling.
Batteries: Send through jet mail to warehouse for proper disposal or look for Battery Collection Buckets at Administrative Sites.
E-Waste: Generate a work order for warehouse staff to pick up computer equipment and peripherals from
support staff for recycling.
Material Decomposition
Time Organic Peel (orange/banana) 1 – 6 months
Leather Shoe 45 years
Tin Can 50 years
Plastic Bottle/Water Bottle 450 years
Disposable Diaper 400-500 years
Aluminum Can 200-500 years
Milk or Plastic Jug 1 million years
Glass 1 – 2 million years
Styrofoam NEVER!!!!!
ALARMING FACTS!
CA Energy Commission http://www.energy.ca.gov/
Cal Recycle http;//www.calrecycle.ca.gov/
Carbon Fund http://www.carbonfund.org/
Certified California Farmers Market http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/
Consumers Union http;//www.greenerchoices.org/
Earth911 http;//earth911.com/
Environmental Defense Fund http;//www.edf.org/home.cfm
Environmental Protection Agency http;//www.epa.gov/
EPA Energy Star Program http;//www.energystart.gov/
EPA Sustainability Site http://www.epa.gov/sustainability/
GreenSeal Approved Product List http://www.greenseal.org
Public Transportation/Ridesharing http;//www.metrolinktrains.com
www.omnitrans.org http://www.ie511.org/commuter-incentives.aspx
San Bernardino County Solid Waste Mgmt Div. http://www.sbcounty.gov/dpw/solidwaste/
Sierra Club http;//www.sierraclub.org/
South Coast Air Quality Management District http;//www.aqmd.gov/
Southern California Edison http://www.sce.com/RebatesandSavings/
Sempra Enery (Southern California Gas Company) http://www.socalgas.com/energyefficiency/
US Department of Energy http://www.energy.gov/
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Contact Us:
909.386.9508
(Procurement Services)