BSU C4/SustainabilityAccomplishments FY 2019

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•Shred Day- The campus shredded about 8-9,000 lbs. of paper or the equivalent of 4-4.5 tons.•8th Annual Food Day Symposium & Mid-Atlantic Food Recovery Summit- BSU along with the MD Dept of Environment and U.S. EPA collaborated on the summit focused on recovering excess food waste before it ends up in landfills.

Successful Continuation of Annual Events

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Fall 2018 Shred Day Annual Food Day Symposium

Academics: Sustainability Libguide

An online library resource for sustainability wascreated and posted on the BSU website to provideseveral links and resources for environmentalsustainability related articles and info.

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Continuation of Water FountainRetrofits

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Additional water fountains were retrofitted.

Activation of Electric Car Charging Stations

Stations were fully activated in September and 4 parking spaces were allocated to charge electric vehicles. Spaces are also marked.

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BSU staff, along with a graduate student, participate in the annual AASHE Conference & Expo in Pittsburgh. This was the first time a grad student attended the conference.

AASHE Conference Attendance- Pittsburgh, PA

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BSU staff, along with graduate student, participate in the annual AASHE Conference & Expo in Pittsburgh. This was the first time a grad student attended the conference.

Second Nature Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit- Tempe, AZ

Campus-wideHomecoming Clean Up

Over 100 (mostly student) volunteers collected over1 ton (2300 lbs.) of trash on the campus followingGame Day Saturday.8/15/2019 8

Minority Entrepreneurs in Sustainability

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During Global Entrepreneurship Week, C4 hosted a panel discussionaround the topic of minority entrepreneurs in sustainability. Sixlocally based entrepreneurs discussed their businesses and how theyare based around principles of sustainability.

Additional Solar PanelsInstalled Across Campus

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The Student Center and FPAC rooftops received solarpanels, which account for an additional estimated 2% ofcampus energy needs.

Installation of AdditionalEnergy Dashboards

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• CNSMN energy dashboard was activated & iscurrently working

• WGL solar energy dashboards: Lot D, Marshall Libraryroof, Athletic field, James Complex roof

• AlsoEnergy solar dashboard for Student Center• AlsoEnergy solar dashboard for Fine & Performing

Arts Center

Decrease of Paper Usage inStandard HR Processes

HR no longer generates paper student contracts. Salary letters are also now sent electronically.

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BSU Continues to Invest inGreen Cleaning Products

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ABM contracts with The Green Laundress (eco-friendlycleaning products) as part of their cleaning supply. Theowner & founder is a BSU alum.

Community Participation-10th Annual Bowie Green Expo

BSU staff members participated in the free, family-fun,weekend event with vendors designed to educate andempower area residents to create a more sustainable andhealthy lifestyle & reduce the environmental footprint.

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Space-inspired Solar Technology Unveiled at BSU for Transportation Shelters

The SolGreen Casini™ Power Hub is a first-of-its-kind technology usingsolar energy to power up mobile and other electronic devices,lighting and other features using a patented powerful PVSE systemthat can integrate with most existing outdoor bus shelters waslaunched at BSU.

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CNSMN ReceivesLEED Platinum Certification

The U.S. Green Building Council awarded its platinumLeadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)designation, its highest designation for a building.

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Keeping Bowie Clean

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A new, dynamic student run group striving to make BSUa cleaner campus while encouraging communityinvolvement. Campus wide clean ups are held everymonth with positive results.

Efficient Infrastructure Upgrades in Athletic Facilities

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New interior doors & windows were placed in James Gym; workis underway on replacement of 6 boilers. LED lighting wasinstalled in James arena and McKeldin; Updated restrooms inMcKeldin; Indoor pool (used partly for health & wellness) isbeing restored.

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Creation of the BSU Resilience Plan

As part of the 2015 Climate Commitment BSU signed, we are toimplement a plan and prepare for the inevitable extremechanges in climate, and how to prepare and mitigate thoselosses.

C4 set out an Electronic Pledge table where BSU communitymembers could pledge their commitment. Games and prizeswere also part of the pledge signing. The pledge is located onthe BSU Sustainability website.

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Earth Week: C4 EnforcesTaking the Electronic Pledge!

Officials from both agencies presented on food waste, reductionof waste/waste management, composting and recycling from anational and county-wide/local perspective.

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Earth Week: U.S. EPA and PG Dept. of Environment Special Presentation

Earth Week: 5th Annual Earth Day Poetry Slam

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Students shared poetry and spoken word in a judgedcompetition relating to Environmental Justice and otherSustainability topics. Top 3 winners received $175, $125, or$50 respectively.

Earth Week: Campus Clean-Up

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Keeping Bowie Clean collaborated with other studentgroups to clean campus after TorchFest week, collectingmore than 60 lbs. of trash.

BSU Bikeshare Program

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Bikeshare coming to BSU! The new program for studentsand employees is slated to be available over the summer.

Beautification of Steam Plant area

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Steam plant area was environmentally enhanced with naturalvegetation to include new trees, shrubbery and berms. The project wasto beautify the area and increase our trees and plant life, which helpassist in air purification and lower our carbon footprint.

Updated Transportation Fleet

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BSU purchased new multi-passenger vehicles (bus/van) to add and/orreplace existing vehicles in our fleet which are much more fuel efficientand environmentally friendly. The coach bus meets the newest EPAregulations and greenhouse gas emissions standards and can recyclefuel before emitting into the air.

Special Thanks to:

C4 Committee

Office of Auxiliary Services

Office of Facilities Management

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