B. LIGHTING AND ELECTRICITY USE
Lighting and Computer Audit
Finish the lighting and computer audit that was started in Winter 1995. Work with the Utilities Department to analyze the current lighting and computer monitor electrical use, and help plan appropriate retrofits. Publicize the findings and proposed retrofits to the SNRE community.
C. WATER USE AND WATER POLLUTION
Water Use Audit
Determine how much water is used in the Dana Building. Audit water use devices (faucets, toilets, drinking fountains, labs, etc.) for leaks, etc. Examine feasibility for implementing water conservation strategies, such as sink aerators, etc. Encourage Dana users to conserve water.
D. GROUNDS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Turf/Prairie Maintenance Practices
Investigate the environmental impacts, user preference, and other issues associated with intensive turf maintenance techniques (mowing, fertlizers, pesticides and watering) versus less intensive techniques. (Assistance from LA Concentration, EPA, A2 Parks & Recreation.)
E. WASTE PREVENTION AND RECYCLING
Managed Photocopy Program
Investigate account/course photocopying behavior in SNRE (Dollar Bill and in-house). Track past trends, compare procedures with similar departments, and research copy machines/services. Recommend potential user and environmentally friendly photocopying service options. Could be expanded to cover computer printing and faxing.
Contaminants B'Gone
Investigate sources of common contaminants in the new combined office paper recycling program. Implement an educational program to increase recycling diversion rate and reduce paper contamination.
F. MISCELLENANEOUS
Information Feedback
Provide Dana Building users with information about past trends in resource use and waste generation. Investigate mechanisms to make this information more readily available in the future.
Space Analysis
Examine how rooms, particularly classrooms, in the Dana Building are used -- for what purpose and time period. Make recommendations to more efficiently utilize available space and to decrease resource consumption (heating, lighting, etc.).