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Institutionalizing Sustainability for UC Reserves
PACES at Sedgwick Reserve
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UC Natural Reserve System 39 sites - over 756,000
acres
Sedgewick Reserve is one of seven reserves managed by UC Santa Barbara
Challenge: Performing sustainable practices without campus resources
Reserves are unique
Location Bills Staff Waste Transportation
Location
Reserve Data - STARSWater and Storm-water
Waste and Land management
Green cleaning
Pest management
Air qualityLimited Access
Lack of trackin
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Energy &
Water
Staff
Waste Reserves need help managing waste from ongoing
operations, temporary occupants, and events. At Sedgwick: Staff previously drove to the nearest landfill every 2-3 weeks and used an aerobic composting initiative
TransportationTransportation alternatives such as public transit are often non-existentStaff and visitors are forced to take single occupant vehicles to get to and from the area
At Sedgwick: Staff and visitors must enter the reserve cautiously at low speeds on a small dirt road to protect wild life
Solutions
PACES at Sedgwick Reserve
Devise an intensive waste management & education plan
Create a sustainable catering and food purchasing guide
Provide a green cleaning policy
PACES Recommends Partner with a campus location Incentivize carpooling Provide sustainable catering
criteria for providers in their area Utilize compost for waste
management Train staff and researchers
GMT Earth Cube
Fully enclosed – no odor or pests Diverting 50lbs/day of waste
from landfill 21 to 30 days in-vessel Off-grid: 50 MW PV
Education & Training Provide educational resources to
residents, visitors, and staff Energy use awareness Compost and recycling plan
Post more consistent signs to inform occupants where materials should be disposed
Mandatory use of compostable utensils and containers
Partner with student groups on campus PACES Environmental Affairs Board Zero Waste Committee Facilities Management Interns
Catering Guide staff through ordering local,
organic, and seasonal foods Ordering in bulk Tips on communicating with a
caterer Ways to limit waste at events Adjust and substitute items when
possible Pick items with minimal to no
packaging
Moving forward
Thank you For more questions, comments, or inquires, please
contact:
Ashley StewartGreen Office Certification Coordinator
UCSB Sustainability- [email protected]
(951) 440-4719