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Direct Connection to Policy Area 6 of The Illinois Commitment Sustainable Initiatives Southern Illinois University - Carbondale What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice? Plant & Service Operations (PSO) has utilized numerous sustainable initiatives to improve the University’s green-friendly atmosphere. These initiatives include energy efficiency improvements, water conservation measures, alternative fuel vehicles, landscape waste reclamation, recycling and solid waste diversions, using biodegradable cleaning supplies, improved building designs and construction requirements, and air quality improvements. Sustainable initiatives enrich our campus and support the goals established in Southern at 150: Building Excellence Through Commitment. Description of the effective practice: Green Purchasing SIUC has made a concerted effort to purchase green products. Custodial Operations is purchasing green products for use in all campus restrooms. These products include cleaning supplies and recycled paper products. SIUC Printing and Duplicating is utilizing paper with recycled content and soybean-based ink. All copiers on campus use recycled paper. PSO recommends the purchase of energy efficient and recycled products for all new construction and renovations. Currently, SIUC is working toward establishing policies governing the purchase of green-friendly products and materials. Pollution and Waste Reduction SIUC provides recycling for all products that can be salvaged locally. Recent initiatives include recycling containers dispersed in housing units and along outdoor pathways, and a semi-automated recycling truck. PSO collects construction byproducts, toner cartridge and overhead film products, and aluminum and steel containers from the dining facilities. Also, an estimated 1,000 lbs. per day of post-consumer food waste is collected and taken to the new vermicomposting facility which produces a nutrient-rich soil additive. In the construction of this facility, concrete was combined with recovered fly ash from SIUC’s Power Plant for the foundation. The heating source is a Clean Burn furnace that is fueled by used motor oil provided by SIUC Travel Service. Green Building Practices University standards specify construction techniques and systems that are energy efficient, conserve resources, and employ green technology and architecture to comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1. Renovation projects are required to recycle all possible waste materials. In 2004, the Altgeld Hall renovation project was one of two Governor’s Green Building Projects. In 2005, SIUC installed the largest geothermal system in the area (60,000 sq. ft.). In 2006, SIUC is in the planning and design phase for the Transportation Education Center, the first LEED-certified building on the campus. PSO has continued to implement a comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade of campus facilities. Improvements included the conversion of all fluorescent lighting across campus from T12 to T8 (23,000 fixtures in 36 buildings), saving 30 percent on lighting demand, and the installation of occupancy sensors in bathrooms. HVAC work included the replacement of inefficient boilers with new modulating-condensing hot water boilers and improvements to the campus steam distribution system. In an effort to better track our utility savings from these projects and improve control, we have been upgrading our campus metering systems and extending a building automation system (BAS) across campus. Currently, we are studying improvements to the campus chilled water system and HVAC optimization with the building automation system. PSO also uses low maintenance landscaping with recycled rubber mulch, photovoltaic (PV) energy collection, clean coal technologies, and a 3-to-1 tree planting replacement policy. 220
Promoting Green-Friendly Policies SIUC has compartmentalized containers along all campus walkways that promote the recycling efforts. A semiautomated recycling truck displays the SIUC Recycling logo as well as the slogan “It’s not waste until you waste it” prominently displayed. The local media is utilized for information distribution of energy conservation efforts across campus. PSO works closely with the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to secure grant funds to achieve the University’s green initiatives. In October of 2005, the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor hosted the Bioneers Conference on campus, annually sponsors the airing of this conference, and makes it available to the local population. SIUC sponsors the annual Earth Day celebration. The University also provides resources for the Southern Illinois Center for a Sustainable Future. PSO also conducts tours for K-12 students of the PV array, vermicomposting, and the Power Plant’s clean coal technology boiler system. How does this practice achieve sustainability? The practice of environmentally friendly initiatives self-perpetuates the attitude of preserving our environment. While initial expenses may be incurred, the long-term cost of “doing nothing” increases SIUC’s debt to society. In some cases, moderate portions of operating expenses are covered by the reclamation of used products and the demand reduction. What are the results/measurable outcomes? An estimated 1,000 lbs. per day of post-consumer food waste is being diverted from local landfills. The heating source at the vermicomposting facility is a Clean Burn furnace that is fueled by used motor oil provided by SIUC Travel Service. Demand for electricity has been reduced where new technologies have been employed, thus reducing costs associated with consumption. Contact Information Name: Phil Gatton Email: philg@pso.siu.edu Phone: (618) 453-4172 221
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